Latest Fixed Income News

Kapstream Investment Trust completed a 5% off-market buyback and projects FY 2027 distributions around RBA Cash + 3.50%, supported by a rising yield to maturity.

Magellan Financial Group has finalised its merger with Barrenjoey Capital Partners, forming a diversified financial services group poised to rebrand as Barrenjoey Group Limited. The combined entity appoints Brian Benari as CEO and David Gonski AC as Chairman, signalling a strategic expansion across investment management, financial markets, and corporate finance.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) has announced estimated cash distributions for 16 Australian iShares ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-July 2026. Investors must be registered by 2 July and ensure bank details and tax certifications are up to date.

Vanguard Investments Australia has released estimated distribution amounts for 34 ETFs, covering a broad spectrum of asset classes, with payments scheduled for mid-July 2026.

Vanguard Investments Australia has announced estimated distributions for 34 of its ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-July 2026. The payouts vary significantly across funds, reflecting diverse asset exposures and income profiles.

Macquarie Group Limited has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.6148 per MQGPE capital note, payable in September 2026. The payment is partly franked and based on a 3-month BBSW plus a fixed margin, reflecting a 6.41% annualised yield.

Challenger Limited is merging its Fidante funds management business with Channel Capital, creating Channel Group with $150 billion in assets. Challenger will hold a 45% stake and expects a $100 million pre-tax gain in FY27.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has announced fully franked quarterly distributions ranging from AUD 1.2733 to AUD 1.3174 on four series of its PERLS capital notes, payable in September 2026.

Magellan Financial Group has won unconditional ACCC approval to merge with Barrenjoey Capital Partners, aiming to complete the deal by early July and rebrand as Barrenjoey Group pending shareholder approval.

Sandon Capital has completed a $9 million conditional placement of notes, pending approval of a key Restructure Proposal by noteholders in June. The raise aims to support potential redemptions, working capital, and new investments.

Betashares Capital Ltd has released estimated monthly distribution amounts for May 2026 for 20 ETFs trading on the ASX AQUA market, with payments scheduled for mid-June. These figures are preliminary and subject to adjustment in the final announcement.

Challenger Limited unveiled a strategic blueprint at its 2026 Investor Day, leveraging demographic shifts and regulatory reforms to cement its leadership in Australia’s retirement income sector.