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.
Top Portfolio Products: Franklin Templeton Takes Stake in K2 Fund of Hedge Funds
By Marlene Y. SatterThis week in portfolio product announcements, Franklin Templeton completed a majority stake acquisition in K2 Advisors, MFS added to its target date fund lineup and more.
November 02, 2012
RBS May Face Fines on LIBORThe investigation of RBS by regulators in Britain and in the U.S. over the LIBOR rigging scandal could obscure the bank's performance.
November 02, 2012
China Construction Considering Dim Sum Bond IssueThe second largest bank in China is considering using London as the venue for an issue of yuan-denominated bonds for offshore sale.
November 01, 2012
Bill Gross Channels Flavor Flav for Latest Investment OutlookPIMCOs Bill Gross ups his manic style in his latest investment outlook by recounting a conversation with a genie that looks and talks like rap icon Flavor Flav.
November 01, 2012
Unum continues to face rate pressureGroup long-term disability insurance sales rose, and more LTD claimants recovered.
November 01, 2012
Unum continues to face rate pressureGroup long-term disability insurance sales rose, and more LTD claimants recovered.
November 01, 2012
Moody's Says Sandy Likely to Drive Further Rate IncreasesMoodys reports that one positive result of Hurricane Sandy for insurance companies is that the event will likely help support price increases going into 2013.
October 31, 2012
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