Debt

The new iShares fund offers access to the fixed-rate debt of emerging market governments which is denominated in their local currencies. The fund invests in physical bonds and provides investors with diversified exposure

ZENCAP Asset Management, an affiliate of the OFI Group, will offer a private-debt type opportunistic approach which allows investors optimised access to distressed and credit assets.

Back on bailout plans granted to countries in the Euro zone encountering severe fiscal deficits since May 2010. How are tens of billions Euros raised, what are they for, and mainly, are those amounts enough to re-establish the public finances and stabilize those countries banking system.

The Greek rescue plan, suggested by a consortium of banks led by BNP Paribas, praises the techniques of structured finance, with this time the politicals’ blessing...

According to Ian Edmonds, manager of the Legg Mason Western Asset Global Multi Strategy Bond Fund, falling default rates, increased M&A activity and surging supply should drive strong returns in the high yield corporate bond market in 2011.