Viewpoints

From an active manager’s point of view, risk premiums are currently very high in emerging markets and make their corporate bonds an attractive asset class in the stubborn low-rate environment. Wouter van Overfelt, portfolio manager of our Emerging Markets Corporate Bond portfolio, is ready to take advantage of the broad and promising opportunity set, applying a tried and tested investment strategy.

Head of Emerging Market Bonds Luc D’hooge gives you his latest view on EM hard-currency bonds and where he is finding opportunities.

Ethnic minorities account for 40% of the US population, 29% of bachelor degrees, but just 16% of Fortune 500 board seats. Sub-conscious bias plays a big role. A structured approach to hiring and mentoring are required for change. Diversity can drive innovation and shareholder returns.

Developed market corporate bonds have, in our view, become the safest risky asset. Is now the time to purchase developed markets corporate bonds?

The European Union is determined to meet the objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. This article, the second of our two-part series, details how investors can benefit from the additional disclosure requirements for sustainability topics.

We are all susceptible to behavioral biases. Find out the 3 key behavioral biases you need to crush for your portfolio to perform.

The European Union is determined to meet the objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. This article, the first of a two-part series, provides an overview of the EU action plan.

Today’s World Oceans Day serves as a reminder that despite all efforts, population growth and increasing standards of living prevent us from curbing our high water consumption. By 2030, water demand is expected to increase by 40 percent. Over 2 billion people are already living in water-stressed countries.

The latest EM sovereign bond outlook and portfolio positioning from Head of Emerging Market Bonds Luc D’hooge