Bond investors need to wise up and seek more protection
Too many have been left as sitting ducks in the Wall Street pastime of creditor-on-creditor violence
Too many have been left as sitting ducks in the Wall Street pastime of creditor-on-creditor violence

For some observers, the rapid rise of this asset class invites unsettling historical comparisons

Investors are losing faith in the ability of western governments to rein in spending

Bond investors and banks are seeking greater premiums on new financing as a precaution before lending

As investors seek to retrieve their money, the $22tn industry rejects comparisons with 2008. Regulators aren’t so sure

The sector remains untested in a severe or prolonged economic downturn

Weak creditor protection in deals gives advantage to those with the resources to examine documentation