Fidelity exec tips China inclusion in global bond indices in 2018
Portfolio manager Bryan Collins does not expect to see mainland bonds included in global bond benchmarks for at least a year. He also plays down concerns about the onshore debt market.
Opinions vary widely about when Chinese bonds will be included in global fixed income indices, with forecasts ranging from three months to two years from now.
One of Fidelity International’s specialists has now contributed to the debate. Bryan Collins, portfolio manager for Asian fixed income, argues that a move by any of the main three bond benchmark providers – Barclays, Citi and JP Morgan – is unlikely for at least a year.
What is certain is that such a move will trigger big …
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