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The Fund will invest in bonds issued by companies and aims to provide an income equivalent to 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 which have been independently rated as “investment grade” with a credit rating of BBB-/Baa3 or above, issued by companies and supranational organisations in Sterling or hedged to Sterling.
Name | Title | Since | Until |
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James Vokins | - | 2010 | 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. | ||
Colin Purdie | - | 2016 | 2022 |
Biography | Colin is a member of the Aviva Investors’ Executive team and leads the Credit team across London, Singapore, Toronto, Chicago and Paris, including management of the Global Investment Grade, High Yield and Credit Research teams along with the Liquidity and Asian Fixed Income teams. Colin also manages the Liability Driven Credit team. Colin is a lead Portfolio Manager on the Global Investment Grade Credit fund as well as the Aviva Investors Fixed Income Stewardship Fund. Colin was the Global Head of Investment Grade Credit from 2014 until assuming his CIO role in 2018. Colin is a Responsible Investment Officer leading the efforts to ensure that ESG factors are integrated into all aspects of the credit process. Prior to joining Aviva Investors, Colin worked at Aegon Asset Management as a fund manager and banking analyst. He began his career at the Financial Services Authority in 2002. Colin holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of Edinburgh. He also has the Certificate in Securities and Financial Derivatives from the Securities Institute and is a CFA® charterholder. | ||
Chris Higham | credit Researcher | 1989 | 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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