When investing in bonds, two common avenues are buying bonds directly Over the Counter (OTC) or buying bond Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). Both methods offer exposure to fixed income markets but differ significantly in terms of how they function, the risks involved, and the benefits they provide. This article explores...
By Marion Le Morhedec, Global Head of Fixed Income at AXA IM Core
During the past decade, the green bond market has seen exceptional growth.
So far this year, there’s already been $270 billion worth of issuances with 41 new issuers coming into the market this year, pushing the global market...
From QIC, Liquid Markets Group
The J.P. Morgan Asia Credit Index (JACI) suite of indices expanded to include a new JACI Asia Pacific Index (JACI APAC) in 2023. The new index includes USD-denominated debt from the Asia Pacific region, expanding coverage of the existing JACI series by introducing new...
Anna Kirkby, Investment Specialist at Fidante, looks at the benefits and risks from the growing asset class of private credit.
The Australian private credit market has grown considerably in recent years. This has been driven by a number of factors including changes to bank lending practices and regulations. Further, increased...
How the prices of goods and services have changed is not only an enduringly, topical conversation point, it offers a fascinating insight into society and the Australian economy. This article from the Australian Bureau of Statistics looks at how prices and their collection have changed over time to provide...
What is the difference between private debt and private credit? Not much, the terms are interchangeable according to these two industry experts.
Nayef Perry, Head of Direct Credit – Hamilton Lane
Why choose private credit?
Investors typically choose to invest in private credit based on consistency of performance over long periods, downside...
By Gaby Rosenberg, Co-Founder, Blossom
In the dynamic world of investment, the allure of fixed income assets has grown significantly as investors seek stable returns and diversified portfolios.
In this article, we explore how to get started from brokers and ETFs to expert-managed funds like Blossom. We’ll discuss bond risks and...
By Matthew Macreadie, Income Asset Management
A kangaroo bond is an Australia-dollar denominated bond issued by a non-Australian company in the Australian debt market to raise capital from Australian investors. In the pursuit of funding, these non-native issuers recognize the need to offer attractive terms to a less familiar audience,...
Private credit in the investing space is a growing market where senior secured debt, asset-backed lending, structured and project finance, mezzanine debt and other forms of unsecured debt happen and exist across a wide range of underlying asset classes.
Attractive returns are available in private markets through simply providing the...
