GAM suspends dealing on Haywood's ARBF funds after redemptions

Outflows would cause 'disproportional shift' in portfolios

Laura Dew
clock • 2 min read

GAM has suspended trading in its unconstrained and absolute return bond funds (ARBF) as a result of the high level of redemption requests following the suspension of manager Tim Haywood earlier this week.

Haywood was suspended by GAM on 31 July following an internal investigation into issues relating to his risk management procedures and record keeping. In a statement, GAM stressed that the investigation into Haywood "has not raised concerns regarding his honesty". The manager is the business unit head for GAM's CHF11bn (£8.5bn) AUM unconstrained/absolute return bond strategy (ARBF). In Haywood's absence, investment directors Jack Flaherty and Alex McKnight have taken joint responsibility for the ARBF and other associated portfolios. However, following the announcement of his suspen...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Fixed Income

Partner Insight: Vanguard's Fixed Income Update - Yields decline on dovish Fed rhetoric in November

Partner Insight: Vanguard's Fixed Income Update - Yields decline on dovish Fed rhetoric in November

The key themes in global bond markets over the past month.

Kunal Mehta, Head of Fixed Income Specialist Team, Vanguard, Europe and Suparna Sampath, Fixed Income Product Specialist, Vanguard, Europe
clock 01 February 2024 • 8 min read
Bond market: Forget the crystal ball and focus on the easy win

Bond market: Forget the crystal ball and focus on the easy win

Fixed income offers more value now than at any time in the last decade

Darius McDermott
clock 28 November 2023 • 5 min read
Why it pays to be nimble in the fixed interest market

Why it pays to be nimble in the fixed interest market

Agility and active management needed when 'the chips are down'

Jerry Wharton
clock 21 September 2023 • 4 min read