Chris Iggo: Bond liquidity in a post-crisis world
Chasing yield
There has been no shortage of press coverage on financial market liquidity in recent months, writes Chris Iggo, with several examples of asset managers experiencing difficulties with the management of mutual funds that have had exposure to illiquid assets.
Since the financial crisis, of course, the market backdrop - and how liquidity is viewed - has altered significantly. Regulatory changes, such as increased capital requirements as well as macroeconomic...
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