Aviva Investors launches global high yield bond fund

The asset management business of Aviva said the new fund will invest in below investment grade securities and aims to deliver attractive returns compared with other equity and fixed income asset classes. The fund will be distributed via the Luxembourg-domiciled Aviva Investors Sicav, the group’s primary distribution vehicle, which is registered for sale in the UK and Europe. Josh Rank, lead manager of the fund, said the current market environment is rich in opportunity for a high-yield bond fund. “Recent systematic volatility in financial markets is providing investors with a very attrac...