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| Top Bond Sales |
| Centaline Wealth Management Limited |
| How does Centaline help clients in building a winning portfolio via direct bond investments? |
| Direct bonds are different from bond funds in many aspects, as some of the clients may prefer to invest into the former rather than the latter, due to different circumstances, needs and considerations. With the inclusion of direct bond investment onto our shelf, we believe it can further fulfill the needs of our clients. |
| What are some of the strategies that make your business shine? |
| Transparency in pricing and the in-house risk rating system.
Many financial institutions may sell bonds with charges hidden in the bid and offer spread. Under the iFAST platform all charges are more transparent and clients’ interests are therefore protected. Thus, clients may choose a bond out of his/her risk appetite. For risk management purpose, our research department has introduced a risk rating system for clients to follow. |
| Going into 2013, are you optimistic on bonds? Which is your most favourite asset class within the bond space? |
| We think bonds can still generate positive and steady return in 2013. However, as the price of bonds has surged a lot in the last three years and global interest rate may increase in late 2013, bonds are less attractive now.
We underweight government bonds issued by developed countries, and bonds that are denominated in Asian currencies (like JPY) other than RMB. Higher yield corporate bonds are still our favourite as corporate earnings keep improving. |
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