Company updates
This week, Mallinckrodt to spin off its specialty generics business
New issues list
New issues for the week ending Friday 7 December 2018: BNG, BOQ, NWB, Qudos Mutual
Opinion
Can you hear the jingle bells? Here are three attractive retail bonds – two investment grade and one high yield – for your fancy as higher deposit rates seem unlikely on the horizon
Currency
As the US economy starts to show signs of weakness, US based currency specialist, Patrick Reid looks at what the next year could bring for core inflation, GDP and other key figures
Sales commentary
China and the US agree to a 90 day ceasefire, RBA holds cash rate, new USD denominated Westpac Tier 2 bond available, Transalta and Dell USD bonds offering attractive yields, and investors continue to add higher rated investment grade RMBS to their portfolios
Sales commentary
Find out which bonds are on the move with the weekly podcast
Opinion
You’ve worked so hard to build your portfolio, but as you age, investment strategies may need to be revised from growing returns to protection of capital. Whether you’re a young investor or over the age of 65, here are some considerations to help you transition your portfolio through the years
Company factsheets
Our Factsheets have a brand new look! Here’s a list of updated Factsheets for wholesale investors
Trade opportunities
This week's top bonds at FIIG
Education (basics)
Reality #7 Hybrids have traditionally been part debt and part equity. Since 1 January 2013 under new Basel III regulation, bank hybrid issues have become much more like equity, and do not provide the same level of protection as bank bonds in a downturn