Media review
Fisch AM hires co-head of convertible bonds
Zurich-headquartered Fisch Asset Management has appointed Ivan Nikolov as co-head of convertible bonds, effective January 1, 2024.
UK & Europe grapple with rising interest rates
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.
Corporate bonds shine, yet underinvested
Funds Europe covers new research by Fisch Asset Management, which finds that corporate bonds are less prevalently represented in many standalone investment products.
European high yield market more attractive than the US
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.”
What selling pressure and commodities rally mean for EM debt
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 AM bolsters absolute returns team with two new hires
Fisch Asset Management has appointed two new managers to its absolute return team, the Zurich-based group has announced.
Fisch: “A special kind of animal”
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.
Fisch set to hire after AUM 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.
A-rated Fisch convertibles PM backs sectors hardest hit by Covid-19
According to Stephanie Zwick, this allows investors to participate in a recovery that could be above average. Read her views on Citywire.
Crisis insight: “The situation may be stabilising”
CIO Beat Thoma gives his view on the development of leading indicators and the risks markets currently face. Read the article on Funds Europe.