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Instos seek returns from PM amid turbulence: IFM

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2026
... those that are driven by supply shocks, are challenging traditional portfolio construction when equities underperform and bonds fail to diversify equity risk. On the flip side, the supply constraints and inflation volatility mean assets that are scarce ...

Interest rates at highest level in 15 years

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
... scenario. With economic cracks emerging, a moderating fiscal impulse, and strong demand for Australian dollar denominated bonds, we view Australian duration as attractive at current levels."

ASX to launch overnight repo funding rate

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 22 SEP 2026
... the ASX said. Eligible collateral includes government securities, semi-government securities, Treasury notes, and indexed bonds, as defined under general collateral 1 (GC1) in the AFMA Repo Conventions. The ASX said the domestic repo market has grown ...

Macquarie Asset Management launches 10th ETF

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2026
... Macquarie Core Australian Bond Active ETF (ASX: MQFI) debuts on the ASX today, MQFI invests predominantly in Australian bonds and is designed to provide investors with regular income and the potential for consistent alpha. It also charges a performance ...

Active equity managers lag benchmarks: SPIVA

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
... Scorecard. The S&P DJI report found a majority of funds underperformed across every equity category tracked, while Australian bonds were the only asset class where a slim majority of active funds outperformed. "The first half of 2026 proved challenging ...

Norges Bank slashes exposure to US government bonds

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2026
... fund, the Government Pension Fund Global, has proposed a major restructuring of the fund's exposure on US government bonds. "We consider that the three roles remain appropriate, but that they can be weighted somewhat differently in the composition ...

Australian Unity to wind down Platypus AM

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2026
... greater value for members, and focus our capital and resources on areas of enduring competitive strength, including investment bonds, social infrastructure property across healthcare, aged care and specialist disability accommodation, investments, and ...

GDG posts 21% profit rise as record inflows lift FUM

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... $5.95 billion, with annual grow sales exceeding $1.5 billion. The business continued to benefit from demand for investment bonds with GDG pointing to retirement, wealth transfer and tax efficiency as structural drivers. Evidentia Group's managed account ...

Vanguard adds floating rate ETF, managed fund to product suite

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... category reflects a broader shift in how investors are approaching the defensive portion of their portfolios. Unlike fixed-rate bonds, floating rate notes adjust their coupon payments in line with prevailing interest rates, Bauler added, stating the ...

ASX launches first Australian bond and credit index futures

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2026
... Index provides broad exposure to Australian fixed income, including government, semi-government, supranational and corporate bonds, while the Bloomberg AusBond Credit Index focuses on Australian corporate bonds. The futures allow investors to manage ...
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