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Economists divided over cash rate decision

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 5 JUN 2023
... but we expect that it will likewise moderate in 2023," University of Melbourne researchers said. Janus Henderson fixed interest strategic Emma Lawson said "mixed messages" were a headache for the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). "As we approach the end ...

Investors flock to conservative ETFs: Podcast

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2023
... the first time, over the last 12 months, more conservative ETFs are seeing much bigger inflows. So, cash ETFs and fixed interest ETFs have seen growth of 46% and 26%." Meanwhile, equities ETFs are seeing almost no growth, he said; "Like one or 2%." "What's ...

MySuper inches to $1tn

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2023
... posting a median return of 1.8%. International equities was the next best performer with a median return of 1.2%. Fixed interest returned -2.2%, while property was the worst performer of -12.6% in the year to March. "The Rainmaker MySuper Single Strategy ...

Australia's enviable debt levels

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
... Australia's radically low level of central government debt and low annual deficits has major implications for Australia's fixed interest investment markets, and the nation's superannuation funds that would normally be expected to be major buyers. Note ...

Aware retires VicSuper brand, expands investment menu

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 28 APR 2023
... investment options with new ones that feature different investment strategies. Members invested in the Australian Fixed Interest and International Fixed Interest options will transition to the new Bonds investment option. Further, members in the Australian ...

Morningstar downgrades PIMCO, Vanguard funds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2023
... case compared to a handful of more actively managed peers," Morningstar said. That said, the Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest ETF was upgraded from Silver to Gold, with Morningstar saying a recent fee reduction leads the researcher to believe "its ...

Vanguard cuts fee on bond ETF

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 APR 2023
A Vanguard fixed interest exchange-traded fund has reduced its management fees following a pricing review. The Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF (VAF) reduced management costs from 0.15% per annum to 0.10% p.a. from April 6. Commenting on ...

Fixed interest ETP issuers hit the gas

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAR 2023
Fixed interest ETPs were the fastest growing asset class in Australia last year, according to Rainmaker Information. In its latest ETP Report, Rainmaker found in the 12 months to December 2022 the fixed interest (FI) sector grew by 16% to $16 billion ...

Janus Henderson launches new credit ETF

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAR 2023
... the Janus Henderson Sustainable Credit Active ETF (GOOD). Jointly managed by Melbourne-based head of Australian fixed interest Jay Sivapalan and portfolio manager Shan Kwee, GOOD invests in credit securities which aim to promote decarbonisation, aid ...

Rising interest rates tank life insurer performance

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAR 2023
... increased 5% year on year to $3.2 billion. Any additional revenue life insurers earn from investing premiums in fixed interest have been wiped out as a result of rising interest rates. According to ARPA, the industry made a loss of $6.6 billion, comprising ...