Is the faster pace of tapering and upcoming rate hikes worrying you? In this episode, we answer the golden question on whether bonds can help investors beat inflation. Hear our senior fixed income analyst Dexter Tan explain the impact of tapering bond purchases and interest rates on the economy. We dive deeper into how higher interest rates affect Singapore banks, and share recommendations on how investors can prepare their portfolio to safeguard their interests.

The global economic recovery will continue into 2022. As we see a gradual return to normalcy, we met with senior portfolio manager You Weiren to learn how he would position his portfolio for the year ahead. 

Have you ever wondered what the world would be like without bonds? Would everything change, or nothing at all?  While bonds typically have a reputation of being boring, there must be a reason why this asset class still continues to grow. In this episode, we learn from our Senior Fixed Income Analyst Dexter Tan about the origins of bonds, if we really still need them, and most importantly – why?

You might have heard others say bonds should not be part of a young person’s portfolio. Couple of reasons why: young investors have more time, lesser responsibilities and a vaster field for mistakes. But can you really be too young for bonds? In this episode, we dive deep into this discussion with Ko Yang Zhi, Investment Advisory Team Director at iFAST Global Market and Lim Teng Chong, Fixed Income Analyst from the Bondsupermart Team. 

The most anticipated private equity bond offering for 2021 has been launched, and it comes in three tranches: Class A-1 Retail 3%, Class A2 3.25% and Class B 4.35%. In this episode, we speak with Mr Chue En Yaw, Managing Director and Head of Private...

In a time when bonds are typically made available to institutional investors and HNW investors, Azalea Investment Management made headlines when they issued Astrea IV, the first ever Private Equity bond accessible to retail investors in Singapore. With...

If we could sum up 2020 with one word, it would easily be “Coronavirus”. It has roiled financial markets and resulted in lower for longer interest rates, but it’s also given rise to a new type of bonds – Coronavirus bonds. What exactly do these bonds...

Hard Underwriting, NDRC Quota for Chinese issuers; have you heard of these terms that are important to the Bond Origination process? Investors typically see the end product which is the bond itself, but what goes on behind the scenes before the bond is...

In the second part of our special debate on Bonds vs Bond Funds, we take a closer look at these two fixed income approaches. Does one product really trump the other? Which strategy will deliver more value for investors? 

In the bond universe where you can customise your portfolio with individual bonds or invest in diversified bond funds, which do you choose?In the first of a special 2-part mini-debate, Shawn Teow, Senior Unit Trust Analyst from iFAST Singapore and Tan...

As interest rates continue to remain low, investors may find themselves stretching for yields. In this episode with Colin Low, Senior Macro Analyst from iFAST Singapore, we discuss the opportunities that investors can consider in this terribly low yield...

Some are enthusiastic about the prospects of green financing, whereas many remain skeptical. With the rise of it in Asia, we ask Lynda Lin, Fixed Income Analyst from the Bondsupermart team at iFAST Singapore some tough questions about what green bonds...

We’re used to borrowing money from banks – but have you ever lent money to one? Banks issue countless bonds to finance their operations and meet capital requirements, but why should you lend them money and how do you decide if the bank is credit worthy?...

The best way to overcome a fear of bond defaults is by understanding what they are, and how they happen. Ang Chung Yuh, Fixed Income Manager from iFAST Singapore, guides us through the basics surrounding bond defaults and the processes that take place...

The issuance of sukuks are growing globally, and not just in traditionally Islamic countries. Ganageaswaran Arumugam, Fixed Income Analyst from iFAST Malaysia demystifies sukuk for us, and answers the ever so popular question: do their yields differ...

Municipal bonds are often associated with government bonds for the safety that they provide. However in China, there’s a distinct difference. In this episode conducted in Mandarin, Dwight Luo, Fixed Income Analyst from the Bondsupermart team at iFAST...

As interest rates plunge to near zero this year, the challenges of a yield-starved environment has begun to dawn on investors. Ong Zi Yang, Senior Macro Analyst from iFAST Singapore shares the outlook for fixed income markets ahead, and the strategies and opportunities bond investors can consider.

With air travel grinding to a halt, airlines are facing extraordinarily tough times. In this episode, Lynda Lin, Fixed Income Analyst from the Bondsupermart team at iFAST Singapore shares with us how she identifies airlines who will spread their wings through disruptions, and how they differ from those won’t. 

As the concrete jungles in China continue to grow, so does the amount of debt raised. In this episode, we explore the stability and growth of the Chinese real estate developers with Jackson Chan, Fixed Income Analyst from the Bondsupermart team at iFAST Hong Kong.

The competition to provide entertainment is heating up. While traditional cinemas have faced the growing threats of online streaming services in the past few years, the COVID-19 pandemic may just hasten its decline. In this episode, we explore the film industry's looming threats and bond issues with Dexter Tan, Fixed Income Analyst from the Bondsupermart team at iFAST Singapore.