KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Asset Management Bhd (HLAM), together with Hong Leong Bank Bhd
(HLB), has launched the Hong Leong Asia Value Bond Fund, a new feeder fund for sophisticated investors.
In a statement, HLAM said the fund will be distributed through HLB Priority and Private Bank, providing investors with access to one of Asia’s leading fixed-income strategies managed by Swiss asset manager Lombard Odier Investment Managers (LOIM).
It added that the fund offers sophisticated investors the opportunity to participate in Asia’s growing fixed income markets, which continue to stand out for their resilience and attractive yields
The Hong Leong Asia Value Bond Fund aims to provide regular income and capital appreciation by investing in the Lombard Odier Funds – Asia Value Bond.
The target fund offers a diversified portfolio of Asian bonds, blending investment-grade and high-yield exposures, with the flexibility to tap selective opportunities beyond Asia to enhance yield.
Since its inception in 2013, the underlying target fund has demonstrated consistent performance and resilience across market cycles, achieving over 20% net cumulative outperformance versus the J.P. Morgan Asia Credit Index.
“Asia’s bond markets are well-positioned to deliver steady income and diversification benefits over the long term. The region combines attractive yields with strong fundamentals, offering sophisticated investors an effective way to balance opportunity and resilience.
“Through our collaboration with HLB and LOIM, we are proud to bring sophisticated investors access to a proven global strategy that combines income potential with prudent risk management,” HLAM executive director and chief executive officer Chue Kwok Yan said.
