Bondholders are getting back just a few cents on the dollar as a result of weakened covenants, explosion in corporate debt
The European Union's first social bond was vastly oversubscribed, suggesting the market for such securities is underserved
Some managers are exploring other investments, ranging from options to currencies, to provide the protection that traditionally came from Treasuries
The broker-dealer reported a 'negative net worth' of $22 million last year
BlackRock, Wells Fargo analysts see the election and a surge in muni sales shattering the market's calm
Steepener trades are often seen as bets on reflation; investors are also preparing for the possibility of bigger deficits if Democrats prevail in November
Woodward joins from BMO Global and succeeds retiring president Lucille Protas
Such a scenario could lead to greater deficit spending that would be 'massively pro-growth,' analysts say
ESG isn’t just for equities anymore, as financial advisers respond to growing demand for a greener fixed-income market
Savvy advisers are adding value by trimming fixed income and rethinking the 60/40 rule
Deals are likely to start happening more often and will be led by private equity, a report from Cerulli Associates suggests
The agency said Arizona’s Park View School misled investors about its financial condition
The U.S. deficit has ballooned in recent months, but the decline in interest rates has cut the cost of servicing the debt
The firm's research arm sees investment-bond bonds hampered by frothy valuations and rising interest-rate risk, but are somewhat bullish on junk-rated debt
The fund manager criticized the Fed's emergency actions as buoying asset prices and spurring unsustainable corporate borrowing
Investors are exiting such funds at the fastest pace ever as stocks surge and corporate bonds look more appealing
The adjustment in monetary policy could keep interest rates low for years to come
With yields at historic lows, the ability of fixed income to deliver on its storied value proposition as a portfolio ballast in times of stress is challenged
Kara Murphy of Goldman suggests reviewing risk tolerance and focusing on traditional asset classes
The market for insurance-linked securities totals close to $100 billion and has expanded beyond catastrophe bonds to include collateralized reinsurance contracts
