fixed income

Expert Analysis

With unprecedented quantitative easing policies being implemented by central banks across the world, Justin Tyler looks at the implications this will have for bond invest...

Funds management

The ‘horrible’ situation for government bonds

Government bonds have become an unappealing asset for bond investors with countries likely facing a debt crisis in the future, according to Schroders’ Kellie Wood....

Funds management

Global gov bond ETF launched by BetaShares

BetaShares has launched its latest fixed income ETF focusing on global government bonds. ...

Policy & Regulation

Fixed term investment marketers in ASIC’s sights

Firms marketing fixed term investment products as a substitute for bank term deposits have been placed on notice by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. ...

Funds management

Bonds income strategies harder to justify

Typical income strategies based on bonds became harder to justify as interest rates ground lower and investors were forced up the risk curve, toward corporate bonds, high...

Funds management

Be wary of supply/demand battle in bonds

The move by the Reserve Bank of Australia to a policy of fiscal stimulus away from monetary policy could cause a supply/demand battle and increased volatility as the cent...

Funds management

Fixed income sectors outperform equities in Q1

Fixed income funds during the first quarter of the year offered greater potential for returns than equities, according to data....

Funds management

T. Rowe Price leans into equity weakness

T. Rowe Price is “leaning into weakness” created by the COVID-19 pandemic by adding exposure to high yield bonds and equities....

Funds management

Market liquidity remains key

Liquidity in the Australian bond market has been extremely poor but there are some pockets of opportunity opening up, according to Janus Henderson....

Funds management

Australia’s largest manager blasé on responsible investment

Macquarie Asset Management ranked 55th out of the largest 75 asset managers in terms of its responsible investment approach and has been given a ‘D’ rating by ShareAction...

Funds management

Franklin Templeton positions for likely Australian recession

Franklin Templeton has been tactically adjusting its fixed income portfolios in expectation of a possible global financial crisis and is looking to take advantage of attr...

Funds management

FE fundinfo Crowns: Who lays claim to the throne?

IOOF now leads the way with the most five Crown rated funds with nine, as the two double-digit five Crown funds from last year – IPAC Asset Management and Macquarie – bot...

Funds management

NB Income Trust closes $340m raise

Neuberger Berman has announced its Global Corporate Income Trust will become the largest global fixed income listed investment trust on the ASX, following a completion of...