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Zurich-headquartered Fisch Asset Management has appointed Ivan Nikolov as co-head of convertible bonds, effective January 1, 2024.

The UK and Europe face escalating economic concerns, driven by global long-term interest rate rises and contrasting equity market optimism, Fisch says in its latest economic update.

Funds Europe covers new research by Fisch Asset Management, which finds that corporate bonds are less prevalently represented in many standalone investment products.

Senior Portfolio Manager Kyle Kloc expects a tale of two halves for 2023: “We expect spreads to widen in the first six months before narrowing again in the second half of the year.”

Thomas Rutz says the current commodities rally is not being priced into EM bond markets, creating opportunities down the line for investors playing the long game.

 

Fisch Asset Management has appointed two new managers to its absolute return team, the Zurich-based group has announced.

 

Juerg Sturzenegger, CEO of Fisch Asset Management, talks to Funds Europe about the challenges of the pandemic, the pros and cons of being a niche player – and how the remote working phenomenon will aid international growth.

Switzerland’s Fisch Asset Management’s chief executive indicated the firm would be hiring in 2021 to support its growth after a successful year in 2020. The Zurich-based manager increased assets under management (AUM) by 10% in the past 12 months. Read the article on Funds Europe.

According to Stephanie Zwick, this allows investors to participate in a recovery that could be above average. Read her views on Citywire.

 

CIO Beat Thoma gives his view on the development of leading indicators and the risks markets currently face. Read the article on Funds Europe.