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“Given how tricky the fixed income landscape proved in 2023, with fears over a US recession gradually giving way to a ‘higher for longer’ interest rates narrative, it was essential for Asia Pacific private banks and their clients to have access to tools allowing them to tactically and flexibly express their views on bond markets,” said Daniel Shane, editor of Asian Private Banker.

“In this regard, the iShares $ Treasury Bond 7-10 Year UCITS ETF provided the perfect solution. Throughout the year, private banks used the liquidity afforded by this product to nimbly take tactical positions along the yield curve as and when clients indicated they were willing to take on more duration risk, enhancing opportunities for harvesting beta. This clearly resonated with regional private banks and their clients, with the ETF attracting significant inflows via wealth distribution partners during the period under consideration for our awards.

“For these reasons, Asian Private Banker is thrilled to crown iShares the winner of the category of Best Fund Provider – Bond ETF at the Asset Management Awards for Excellence 2024.”