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Apr 24, 1989
The Fund will invest in bonds issued by companies and aims to provide an income of at least 110% of the income return of the benchmark, and an overall net return greater than the benchmark over the long term (5 years or more). At least 80% of the Fund will be invested in bonds (including those issued by governments and supranational organisations) issued in Sterling or hedged to Sterling, including exposure to emerging markets. A maximum of 70% of the Fund may be invested in sub-investment grade bonds, which have been independently rated as sub-investment grade with a credit rating below BBB-/Baa3.
Name | Title | Since | Until |
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James Vokins | - | 2016 | Now |
Biography | James is heading the UK Investment Grade Credit team. He responsible for the fund management of a number of the Aviva Investors bond funds, investing in investment-grade corporates, high-yield corporates, government, and emerging market debt. James manages the Aviva Investors’ Corporate Bond Fund, Strategic Bond Fund, Higher Income Plus, Monthly Income Plus, Managed High Income, and the Distribution Fund. During 2013 the Aviva Investors Managed High Income Fund was awarded the Lipper Fund award within the Bond-Global High Yield category. In 2014 the Aviva Investors Strategic Bond Fund was the winner of the Investment Advisor 100 club Sterling Strategic Bond Fund of the year. Prior to joining Aviva Investors, James worked for JP Morgan’s Debt Capital Markets team. He holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Bath and the Investment Management Certificate. He is also a CFA® charterholder. | ||
Chris Higham | credit Researcher | 2012 | Now |
Biography | Chris oversees a range of bond funds which invest across fixed-income assets, including investment-grade corporates, high-yield corporates, government, and emerging markets bonds. During 2013 the Aviva Investors Managed High Income Fund was awarded the Lipper Fund award within the Bond-Global High Yield category. In 2014 the Aviva Investors Strategic Bond Fund was the winner of the Investment Advisor 100 club Sterling Strategic Bond Fund of the year. Chris has managed the Strategic Bond Fund since its inception in 2008. Prior to joining Aviva Investors, Chris worked as a portfolio manager for Old Mutual Asset Managers. He joined the industry as a credit analyst. Chris graduated from Durham University with a BA (Hons) in economics. He is an associate member of the UK Society of Investment Professionals and is a CFA® charterholder. | ||
Andrew Lake | Director | 2010 | 2012 |
Biography | "Andrew Lake, Head of Fixed Income at Mirabaud Asset Management, has experience in the asset management industry since 1996. Prior to joining Mirabaud Asset Management in 2013, Andrew was Head of High Yield Portfolio Management at Aviva Investors. He has managed High Yield funds at Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, where he was responsible for High Yield in London, and at F&C Investments, where he co-managed the institutional High Yield product. He also managed investment grade funds at IBJ Asset Management. Andrew Lake has a history degree from the University of York, an M.B.A from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago and is a non-practicing barrister." | ||
Chris Higham | credit Researcher | 2002 | 2010 |
Biography | Chris oversees a range of bond funds which invest across fixed-income assets, including investment-grade corporates, high-yield corporates, government, and emerging markets bonds. During 2013 the Aviva Investors Managed High Income Fund was awarded the Lipper Fund award within the Bond-Global High Yield category. In 2014 the Aviva Investors Strategic Bond Fund was the winner of the Investment Advisor 100 club Sterling Strategic Bond Fund of the year. Chris has managed the Strategic Bond Fund since its inception in 2008. Prior to joining Aviva Investors, Chris worked as a portfolio manager for Old Mutual Asset Managers. He joined the industry as a credit analyst. Chris graduated from Durham University with a BA (Hons) in economics. He is an associate member of the UK Society of Investment Professionals and is a CFA® charterholder. |
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