Schroders is converting its £380m Strategic Bond fund into an absolute return portfolio in anticipation of rising interest rates.
Skandia has revamped its £60m Strategic Bond fund, cutting charges and giving the portfolio UCITS status.
The fortunes of the top performers in the £ Strategic Bond sector are linked to risk appetite in the aftermath of the credit crunch.
LVAM is mulling the launch of a strategic bond fund to add to its fixed interest range.
Ignis is planning to launch a strategic bond fund for head of credit portfolio management Chris Bowie.
Sales of Global Growth funds on Cofunds hit a record high in January as advisers turn to equities for income at the expense of bond funds.
Threadneedle has altered the investment policy of its £406m Strategic Bond fund to allow the use of derivatives for investment purposes.
Artemis Strategic Bond fund manager James Foster has increased his short position on gilts following Tuesday's stronger than expected UK growth figures.
Axa's Nick Hayes has turned over 40% of the Sterling Strategic Bond fund since joining the group and assuming control of the mandate three months ago.