Uk Corporate Bonds News

UK bonds were 2011's best-performing asset

UK bonds were 2011’s best-performing asset, with returns hitting a 13-year high, according to research from Lloyds TSB Private Banking.

At current yields, government bonds are a disaster waiting to happen

To those who thought that gilts (UK government bonds) were "resting on a bed of nitroglycerine", the past year has been an expensive experience.

UK banks 'hiding extra costs' in cheap loans

The UK's largest banks stand accused of "cross subsidising" cheap loans by overcharging for extra services prompting corporate treasurers to warn that competition is being stifled.

GLOBAL MARKETS WEEKAHEAD-Central bank liquidity tap to stay open

* Europe, UK, Australian central banks meet * Brighter economic outlook eyed * Bailout deal for Greece awaited LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - After a blockbuster Januaryfor both equities and bonds - rallies ...

Absolute Return Is Still Absolute Nonsense

A few years back, IFAs declared absolute return funds to be absolutely fabulous, and started vigorously selling them to their clients.It was the second most popular investment fund sector in 2009, attracting ...