Bonds, Loans and Sukuks: In search of yield – Nana Phiri
Many of the emerging market funds looking for yield pickups will automatically be interested in the African story, given the yield pickup that you can still achieve in this space.
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Glencore’s Optimum: How to chase away foreign investment in one stinky deal
Glencore’s aggressive approach to shrinking the industry’s biggest debt pile is fuelling optimism the trader and miner can retain its investment-grade credit rating amid the worst commodities rout in seven years.
Investing in bonds: What the risks are and how to read the yield curve
If you have savings in a retirement fund, you most likely have a stake in bonds. These are traditionally regarded as safe investments that produce a steady income and are used to act as a counterweight to riskier equities (or shares) in an investment portfolio. Bonds, also called gilts, are a type of debt. In … Read more