Convertible bonds

A sharp rise in the value of subordinated bank debt means the likes of contingent convertible securities (CoCos) face a sharp mean reversion in future, according to Kames Capital's Iain Buckle.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has launched a Global Capital Structure Opportunities fund that will invest across equities, bonds and convertible bonds.

ING Investment Management is to add a further fixed income strategy to its product range following the hire of a pair of managers from Avoca Convertible Bond Partners.

The CoCo conundrum

With the rising dollar, falling equity markets and shifts in the bond market, T. Bailey's Peter Askew highlights the risks facing asset allocators in the last quarter of 2014.

CONVERTIBLE BONDS

Eli Pars, senior vice president and co-portfolio manager on the growth/fixed income team at Calamos Investments, talks to Lawrence Gosling about global convertibles.

The best way to access convertible bonds

CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES

Mirabaud has launched a global bond fund for its head of convertible bonds Renaud Martin.