Invesco and Canadian

bond: Canadian investors will benefit from the deeper credit platform, dedicated 25-member macro research team, integrated strategy and risk positioning, and risk-focused portfolio management. "The vast research capabilities of IFI place Invesco at the forefront of the Canadian fixed-income market," said Greg McGreevey, CEO of Invesco Fixed Income. "In fixed-income markets, size matters, according to Market Watch. Bringing the full strength of IFI to the Canadian market will provide investors with unparalleled access to markets around the world." Jennifer Hartviksen, Head of Invesco Fixed Income in Canada, will continue to be responsible for portfolio management of Invesco Short-Term Bond Fund, Invesco Canadian Bond Fund/Class, Invesco Global High Yield Bond Fund and Invesco Advantage Bond Fund, and the fixed-income sleeves of all Trimark balanced funds. With 165 investment professionals managing US$269.8 billion in assets worldwide, the Invesco Fixed Income team is bringing its full set of resources, expertise and capabilities to bear in Canada. However, she and her team will now leverage the full platform of macro and credit research generated by the IFI team to manage those portfolios for Canadian investors. The Fund will benefit from the team 27 years of experience in managing senior secured loans. "Senior secured debt can play a crucial role in mitigating the risks posed by rising interest rates - an environment many now expect in the U.S. by the end of the year," said Scott Baskind, Head of Global Senior Loans and Chief Investment Officer at ISSM. "Our Senior Secured Management team pioneered floating-rate investing, and we're excited to manage this asset class on behalf of Canadian investors." The team developed one of the first institutional senior-loan platforms and helped foster the maturation of the syndicated senior-loan market. Sub-advisor change In addition, Invesco Floating Rate Income Fund will be sub-advised by the Invesco Senior Secured Management team, effective November 21, 2016. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.