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Specialist in Asia Pacific, Japan, China, India and South East Asia and Global Emerging Market equities.

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Our philosophy is very simple. We are constantly searching for high quality businesses and when we acquire them, we will work relentlessly with them to create long-term sustainable value through innovation, ESG-led and proactive asset management.

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Stewart Investors manage investment portfolios on behalf of our clients over the long term and have held shares in some companies for over 20 years. They launched their first investment strategy in 1988.

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Asian Fixed Income

Asian Fixed Income Investments

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Opportunity within fast growing and diverse economies

Having witnessed an unrivalled transformation and expansion over the last decade, we believe Asian Fixed Income markets are set to become the economic engine of the world. 

Investors have the opportunity to benefit from this increasingly diversified asset class, with ample liquidity and volatility akin to that of developed markets. 

Our difference

A proven and differentiated investment philosophy:

We consider risk management as key to our philosophy, and one that permeates every stage of our investment process. We follow a prudent investment approach which aims to achieve consistent income generation and risk-adjusted returns. Country selection reflects the output of our Asian markets assessment which includes quantitative and qualitative analysis. Duration and yield curve management reflect our thematic, factor based approach.

Consistent long-term performance track record:

Positive risk-adjusted returns generated over 3-5 year time horizons.

World-class ESG integration:

We have a vigorous Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) process that is built in at both the company and product level. More importantly, ESG risk factors are an important consideration in the assignment of credit ratings on individual issuers.

Multi-dimensional credit research:

Credit research focuses on assessing credit risk and identifying deteriorating issuers. Our analysis considers a variety of risk dimensions, enabling significant breadth.

All positions in our portfolio are backed by research

We are stewards of our clients’ capital, and we take that very seriously. 

We believe that successful fixed income investing requires a deep focus on risk management, given the inherently asymmetric nature of the investments. For this reason every position in the portfolio is backed by in-depth research.  Identifying rating  migration and defaults is as important as finding relative value opportunities. 

Options and Opportunity

Diversification

Offering our clients diversification within their portfolios:

  • To existing Fixed Income exposure
  • To Sovereign Emerging Markets exposure
  • To Investment Grade developed market exposure
Income

Offering our clients the potential for a stable income stream

Growth

Giving clients exposure to corporate credit companies, driving global economic growth

 

Responsible Investment

Our corporate RI strategy is based upon three strategic pillars of quality, stewardship and engagement.

Our approach to investing is driven by a commitment to providing the best possible outcomes over the long term for our clients. The team considers ESG factors relative to their potential impact on financial performance. We believe that ESG issues have a significant bearing on risk.

Learn more about the Asian Fixed Income team's approach to Responsible Investment

Meet the investment team

Nigel Foo

Head of Asian Fixed Income

Fiona Kwok

Portfolio Manager

Clarissa Soputro

Assistant Portfolio Manager

Jin Hur

Credit Analyst