Understanding the Bank Bill Swap Rate for bond investors

The Bank Bill Swap Rate, commonly known as BBSW, is the most common measure of short-dated interest rates in Australia. Strictly speaking, it is the rate at which Australia’s prime banks borrow money for short periods, like three months or six months. BBSW is normally near, but just above, the RBA cash rate.

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The importance of portfolio diversification

Diversification is the easiest way to smooth volatility in a portfolio and therefore it has been brought sharply to the forefront of investors’ minds. Now is the perfect time to assess both the make-up of your portfolio and risk exposure within the portfolio.

The Benefits of a Portfolio Review 2026

To get the most out of bond investments, it is necessary to review your portfolio periodically. While your FIIG Relationship Manager can help you with this at any time, each year a number of FIIG client portfolios receive a centrally generated, formal Portfolio Scorecard. With those annual scorecards having recently been sent, it’s timely to talk about how to get the most out of a portfolio review.

A Review of AUD Primary Markets 2025

It’s been a big year for fixed income primary markets, both in terms of the amount of issuance and also the demand from investors. Here we look back at trends that emerged over the year in new issuance.

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