Latest Fixed Income Markets News

Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond Fund – Class A, an actively managed fixed income fund now available on the ASX. The fund aims to deliver returns exceeding the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index with a medium risk profile and transparent fee structure.

Fiducian Group Limited has reported a robust 23% increase in net profit after tax for the year ended June 2025, driven by strong inflows and resilient performance across its financial planning, platform administration, and investment management segments despite challenging market conditions.

Gryphon Capital Income Trust has announced a substantial non-underwritten Unit Purchase Plan, offering existing unitholders a chance to increase their stake at a slight discount. The offer aims to raise up to A$337 million to support its portfolio strategy.

Judo Bank has successfully priced a $150 million Tier 2 subordinated notes issuance with a significantly tighter margin, reflecting its strengthened credit profile and strong investor demand.

Metro Finance 2021-1 Trust’s $652 million Class A Notes have been suspended from trading and removed from the ASX Official List following their redemption last November.

Lendlease has priced a S$400 million perpetual hybrid securities issue at a fixed 3.90% rate, strengthening its capital structure and preparing for upcoming debt maturities. The move supports its ongoing corporate strategy and regional growth ambitions.

Gryphon Capital Income Trust has successfully completed a $75 million wholesale placement, issuing 37.5 million new units to institutional investors. The capital raise aims to support the Trust’s portfolio expansion, with a Unit Purchase Plan for existing investors set to follow.

Gryphon Capital Income Trust (ASX, GCI) reported a robust fiscal 2025 with a 41.65% jump in revenue and a substantial capital raise to expand its RMBS/ABS portfolio. The Trust’s net assets topped $1 billion, reflecting strong investor confidence and strategic growth.

Pengana International Equities Limited (ASX, PIA) proposes a strategic portfolio enhancement by adding global private credit exposure, aiming to significantly lift fully franked dividends and diversify income streams.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings (ASX, ABE) reported a stronger Q4 FY25 with participation in a landmark digital currency pilot and the launch of an innovative AUD-denominated market-linked security, alongside improved cash flow and fresh capital raises.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings has joined a Reserve Bank of Australia-led pilot exploring atomic settlement of tokenised bonds using digital currencies, aiming to transform bond market infrastructure.

Dominion Income Trust 1 (ASX, DN1) has successfully completed a $45.45 million placement, issuing new units at a slight discount to the last closing price. The capital raised will be invested in floating rate notes aligned with the Fund’s strategy.