MoneyAM Fund Centre

Quick Stats

Fund Objective

To grow your investment through a combination of income and capital returns, whilst aiming to provide a net return greater than that of the benchmark over the long term (5 years or more) (after charges and taxes). Benchmark: Markit iBoxx Sterling Non-Gilts Total Return Index.

Fund Managers

James Vokins

James is responsible for the fund management of a number of the Aviva Investors focussed bond fund, investing in investment-grade corporates, high-yield corporates, government, and emerging market debt. James works as a co-manager on the Aviva Investors’ Corporate Bond Fund, Strategic Bond Fund, Higher Income Plus, Monthly Income Plus, Managed High Income, and the Aviva Investors Distribution Fund. James also manages the RBS High Yield and RBS Extra Income funds. 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

Colin leads the Credit team across London, Singapore, Toronto, Chicago and Paris. He is also a Responsible Investment Officer leading the efforts to ensure that ESG (environmental, social and governance) factors are integrated into all aspects of the credit process and that we actively engage with corporates on ESG related matters. 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.