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Corporate bonds boosted by deadly embrace

The recent market rally in risk assets has included credit markets. While a rally in high yield corporate bonds is to be expected, the risk rally has also seen a typical investment grade bond fund return nearly 6% over the last quarter. What is driving the corporate bond market? And will the rally continue? More >

Europe - opportunities for income?

Some fund managers believe it is time for income investors seeking diversification to look towards Europe with the yield at 5.2%. But income investors should look beyond the attractions of current payouts. Do European equities offer an opportunity for dividend growth into 2012? Are valuations really cheap? Are you prepared for volatility to overwhelm income attractions? More >