Show Notes
Australia's corporate bond market has quietly become the third largest in the world, and signs point towards more growth to come.
With offshore giants tapping local liquidity and the AI infrastructure boom demanding trillions in new capital globally, Australia's fixed income market is no longer a niche corner of the capital market- it’s globally relevant.
So what kind of opportunities can these shifts in fixed income create for advisors and their clients’ portfolios?
Alec sat down with Anthony Ip, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager, Milford Corporate Bond Plus Fund to find out.
Timestamps 00:30 – Macroeconomic update: Australian resilience, household confidence, inflation risks 03:44 – RBA’s dual mandate and future interest rate trajectory 05:48 – The evolution and scale of Australia’s corporate bond market 10:54 – Key sectors and issuers shaping the bond market 13:44 – The future of offshore corporates issuing in Australia 15:19 – Australia’s fiscal position and attractiveness to global investors 18:09 – AI infrastructure boom and implications for credit markets 29:52 – Practical takeaways for advisers on incorporating fixed income
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