Retail Bond Expert

Mr Bond considers the recent exodus from bond funds

As the Governor of the Bank of England delivers his most significant policy statement since taking office, Mr Bond considers the likely impact of a protracted period of low interest rates.

‘Fork ‘andles’ – Mr Bond Says Make Sure You Know What you are Buying

With Thursday’s half-yearly figures expected to show the full extent of the problems at the troubled Co-operative Bank, bond holders have united in their opposition to proposed plans to exchange their debt for equity, and have taken their case to the Bank of England – and beyond!

9 yr retail bond breaks period of inactivity

Housing Association bond attracts investors

Mr Bond looks at the appetite for private share ownership and investing for income

Following the launch of its first retail bond in the UK Retail Bond Expert is delighted to have had the opportunity to speak to FD Tony Durrant who, in this unique interview, tells us more about the strategy that underpins £1.8 billion FTSE 250 oil exploration company Premier Oil and shares his thoughts about the Order Book for Retail Bonds (ORB).

Paragon issues the first retail bond of the New Year

Retail Bond Expert highlights the need for standardised definitions in the lead up to ORB celebrations

8 year retail bond shows strong support

Retail Charity Bonds PLC announces the early closure of the Charities Aid Foundation Retail Charity Bond offering 5% due 2026

Burford Capital, a company that provides litigation finance and in which rock star fund manager Neil Woodford holds a 10% stake has launched a retail bond offering investors a coupon of 6.125% over eight years

Harlequins seeks to raise £7.5 million to fund future development with 5 year mini-bond

The North Sea oil operator has breached a covenant of its retail bond and raised the coupon on its 2022 bond from 5.5% to 7.0%

£3.3bn bond buyback declared legal depriving retail investors of up to 16% interest

As a champion of the market RBE has become increasingly concerned by a number of recent issues and the risks they present to investors.

As part of its ongoing campaign to see investors better educated, RBE’s Mr Bond lifts the lid on some of the markets worst excesses - 'don’t take shareholder risks for bondholder rewards'

‘Too good to be true’ Providence Financial bonds prove to be just that

As mini-bonds issuer Providence Financial goes bust taking £10m of income seekers hard-earned with it, Retail Bond Expert’s Mr Bond explains the importance of its listing venue when considering a bond as an investment.

Premier Oil seems set to secure the biggest debt refinancing deal in the North Sea

Pre-Christmas cheer for income seekers with only the fourth issue on ORB in 2016

Following nine months of negotiation, North Sea oil explorer, Premier Oil, has agreed the terms of its long-awaited debt refinancing

Retail Charity Bonds plc has announced that award winning care home provider Greensleeves Care has closed the books on its retail bond fully ten days before its planned deadline of 12 noon on 24th March.

Retail Bond Expert’s Mr Bond considers whether there’s a ‘third way’ in the ongoing quest for income

Burford Capital, a company that provides litigation finance and in which rock star fund manager Neil Woodford holds a 10% stake has launched a retail bond offering investors a coupon of 5% over nine and a half years

Lead manager Peel Hunt pulled stumps early on its most recent retail bond issue as Burford Capital raced to £175 million in just one week.

Retail Charity Bonds PLC today announced the launch of The Dolphin Square Charitable Foundation Retail Charity Bond offering 4.25% due 6th July 2026.

Mortgage lender LendInvest is looking to raise £50 million by issuing a five-year retail bond offering 5.25%

Retail Bond Expert’s Mr Bond considers whether there’s a ‘third way’ in the ongoing quest for income

Vanguard, the world’s second-largest asset manager, has continued to target the UK market by announcing the launch of an actively managed bond fund

Select Property Group has today announced the offer of sterling-denominated retail bonds offering 6% p.a. due 2023

New platform allows retail investors to invest in corporate bonds and choose their return and duration

Hightown, the Hertfordshire-based landlord, which currently owns 5,300 properties, is offering a fixed term investment via the Retail Charity Bond platform

Specialist mortgage lender launches roadshow to gauge appetite from fixed income investors ahead of potential launch

….And you thought that we were faking, that we were all just money making…..’

Dartington Hall Trust, a charitable organisation located on a medieval Devon estate, has launched a retail bond issue to raise up to £20 million to help it upgrade and develop its estate.

FCA urges investors to sign up with lifeboat fund as SFO investigates

Treasury announces a full enquiry into doomed mini-bond issuer, and also a wider policy review

Retail Bond Expert’s Mr Bond looks at the factors that suggest we may have been in recession since the Global Financial Crisis and the contrasting fortunes of two recent retail bond issues trying to lure income investors on ORB

Legal action has been started to challenge the decision that just a fraction of the 11,600 bondholders should be compensated

Chancellor has previously advocated an AIM-style exchange for SME retail bonds