Fixed Income
News and analysis of fixed income markets including the key factors affecting performance such as interest rates, Federal Reserve policy and the state of the economy.
Stocks Rally in May — So Why Are Bonds Rising?
By Ben WarwickAs market gains broaden, with emerging and developed equities finally closing the gap, why are bond prices rising?
May 30, 2017
Janus Capital, Henderson Group Complete MergerThe new firm is now trading at the NYSE under the JHG stock symbol.
May 30, 2017
Citi to Sell Fixed-Income Index Business to LSE for $685 MillionThe proposed deal includes The Yield Book and the World Government Bond Index.
May 30, 2017
Putnam Investments to Launch 3 Alternative Strategies: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Allianz Life introduced two new index variable annuity products.
May 28, 2017
PGIM's Peters Sees Only Downside in Bank Loans, Favors Junk DebtA money manager at Prudential's investment arm says junk bonds look better than bank loans.
May 26, 2017
Fund Expenses Drop 7% in 2016; Vanguard Leads the Pack: MorningstarThe largest fund family had an asset-weighted average expense ratio of 0.11% last year, the research firm says.
May 26, 2017
DOL Looking for Reason to Delay Full Fiduciary Compliance Date: LawyerThe department says it will issue a Request for Information; the findings could give it cover to delay past Jan. 1, lawyer Erin Sweeney says.
May 26, 2017
DOL Fiduciary Deadline Is Coming. Here’s a Compliance ChecklistCompliance firms and attorneys are busy giving advisors, BDs and plan sponsors a to-do list as the June 9 compliance date nears.