Latest Fixed Income News

VRX Silica Limited has locked in six binding offtake contracts totaling nearly 1 million tonnes per annum and appointed a new CEO, marking significant progress for its Arrowsmith North silica sand project.

Banco Santander has launched A$550 million of fixed rate senior notes due in 2031, exclusively aimed at professional and eligible counterparties under MiFID II regulations. The notes will be listed on the ASX and carry investment-grade ratings.

Australian Ethical reported a slight 1% decline in funds under management to $14.08 billion for December 2025, balancing positive retail flows against institutional mandate losses and market headwinds.

Vanguard Investments Australia has announced final distribution amounts and key dates for 27 of its ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-January 2026. Investors can also participate in the Distribution Reinvestment Plan across all funds.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) issue prices for over 60 of its ETFs following the December 2025 distribution period, offering investors a clear path to reinvest dividends.

Westpac Banking Corporation has announced a fully franked distribution of AUD 1.1789 per Westpac Capital Notes 10 for the quarter ending March 2026, reflecting a 4.78% annualised yield based on current market rates.

Income Asset Management has secured a $2 million unsecured debt facility at 15% interest to strengthen liquidity during the quieter Christmas period while awaiting insurance claim outcomes related to a recent fraud event.

State Street Global Advisors has announced estimated distributions for its suite of SPDR ETFs for the period ending December 31, 2025, providing investors with key income expectations across Australian and international equities as well as fixed income funds.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has announced a fully franked quarterly dividend of AUD 1.311 per security on its Capital Note BENPH, payable in March 2026. This distribution reflects a steady income stream aligned with the terms set out in the 2020 prospectus.

Bank of Queensland Limited has announced a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.2412 per Capital Note 3 security, payable in March 2026. The distribution reflects a 4.9784% annualised rate based on the BBSW plus a margin.

Fidante Partners Limited has issued a replacement Product Disclosure Statement for the Ardea Real Outcome Bond Complex ETF, reducing transaction costs while maintaining its core investment strategy and fee structure.

VRX Silica Limited has expanded its Arrowsmith North project’s offtake commitments by 550,000 tonnes annually and appointed Pareto Securities to manage debt financing, reinforcing its path to production.