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As the Reserve Bank of Australia gradually pushes its policy rate toward 0%, the debate is growing if it will move to unconventional monetary policies
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Looking back over the last three months, we have seen a great deal of activity across the trading desk. Around 30% of trades have been in USD and the high yield market has accounted for about 60% of all trades
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A question that comes up frequently is how do you build a bond portfolio? Jared Dillan from the 10th Man bond series shares his thoughts.
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One of the key benefits wholesale FIIG clients enjoy is direct access to all new bond issuance from the Origination team in the primary market.
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Interest rates are currently low. That was by far the biggest concern mentioned in the bond survey. People are drowning in worry about low interest rates and their effect on bonds. So let’s address that.
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As we kick-off the new financial year, it’s timely to look back at market conditions over the first half of 2019 and consider how best to adjust portfolios for the remainder of the year.
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One step forward, two steps back. Central banks across the globe fold cards as markets reassess interest rate expectations amid a backdrop of slowing global growth and ongoing trade tensions.
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Property often makes for a good bond investment, as there are usually hard assets and a regular cashflow backing the borrowing, extended through issuing a bond.
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Recent monetary and regulatory developments are positive for the outlook of Australia’s housing market and Residential Mortgage Backed Securities (RMBS)
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The RBA has cut the overnight cash rate (OCR) to the lowest level in history. With more rate cuts on the way and bond prices likely to rally further, we believe it is time for investors to start adjusting their expectation to a lower yielding environment.