Tim Haywood, investment director for absolute return fixed income strategies, shares his views on the current macroeconomic environment and opportunities in the bond markets.

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm on trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, reported today that assets invested in ETFs/ETPs listed in Europe have increased 31.2% in the first 9 months of the year to reach a new record of US$751 Bn at the end of September 2017...

BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM') is extending its SRI offering with the launch of Parvest Green Bond, using a proprietary integrated engagement approach to identify investments expected to have the most positive environmental impact.

Larry Young, 41 years old, has been appointed head of BNP Paribas Real Estate's “International Investment Group”, reporting directly to Thierry Laroue-Pont, Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas Real Estate. He takes over from Etienne Prongué, Deputy CEO of BNP Paribas Real Estate UK since September 1st, 2017.

Having reached their highest point since August 2016 ($1,357.6/oz), gold prices slumped, falling below $1,300/oz and weighing on their 100-day average. Janet Yellen's more hawkish speech at the last FOMC pushed up to 70% the likelihood the Fed will raise key rates in December...