Smith & Williamson to launch global bond fund for Lynas

Smith & Williamson is to launch a global government bond fund for manager Chris Lynas this month.

The new fund, which will be domiciled in Dublin, will be able to invest in both index-linked and conventional government bonds. Lynas, a director at the firm, already runs the group's main fixed interest offerings, consisting of the Smith & Williamson Fixed Interest Trust, as well as the Short-Dated Corporate Bond fund. S&W's economist Robin Marshall will also play a role in the new fund, providing macro input. Lynas said the new fund aimed to preserve clients wealth in the face of growing inflation pressures globally. "Advisers have been telling us they are concerned about the ...