New issues list
New issues for the period 10 October - 17 October 2018
Opinion
Bonds are always lower risk than shares in the same company, but do carry some of the same risks.
Opinion
Improve returns over cash and term deposits by investing in a portfolio of bank floating rate notes
Sales commentary
Identifying attractive investment opportunities
Opinion
Mapping your retirement plan is exciting but don’t forget to account for the inevitable twists and turns that lie ahead. Guest contributor Assyat David from Aged Care Steps discusses why it’s essential for you and your loved ones to have a plan to cater for three risks in retirement - longevity, sequencing and fragility
Company updates
Ensco, NextDC’s APDC takeover, new and updated Factsheets
Trade opportunities
See the top rates for bonds and term deposits
At FIIG
Learn more about FIIG’s Managed Income Portfolio Service (MIPS). In this article, Nandita Alva, our new MIPS Product Manager, discusses the features and benefits of the service and answers commonly asked questions.
Currency
Patrick Reid's commentary on what the markets tell us about the AUD / USD
Week in review
US Treasuries sold off pushing yields to highest levels since 2011, Apple 2023 USD bonds drop 60 cents in a week, funding pressures mean Pacific National 2027 FRN popular with investors, Nufarm 2026s resume trading, Plenary Justice 2030s attractive retail bonds