Latest Fixed Income News

New Hope Corporation reported a 7.1% rise in quarterly saleable coal production and a 15.5% jump in underlying EBITDA, driven by operational improvements and easing logistics. The company declared a fully franked dividend and set a cautiously optimistic FY26 production target amid ongoing challenges.

Income Asset Management has appointed Danielle Press as Chair and elevated CEO Jon Lechte to Managing Director, marking a significant leadership transition following the retirement of long-serving Executive Chair John Nantes.

CVC Limited has announced a $50 million offer of unsecured, redeemable notes, combining a reinvestment option for existing holders with a new money offer for fresh investors. The notes will pay a floating quarterly interest and are expected to trade on the ASX under code CVCHB.

Perpetual Credit Income Trust (PCI) has announced a $267 million entitlement and shortfall offer priced at $1.10 per unit, aiming to bolster its investment capacity in Australian credit markets. The offer presents a 9.1% discount to recent trading prices and is designed to enhance liquidity and scale for existing and new investors.

Macquarie Group Limited has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.5799 per security on its perpetual capital notes, reflecting a steady income stream with partial franking. The payment is scheduled for December 12, 2025.

Challenger Limited has provided a detailed update on APRA’s proposed capital standards, highlighting enhanced capital strength and strategic growth opportunities in the life insurance sector.

Westpac has agreed to sell its $21.4 billion RAMS mortgage portfolio to a consortium led by Pepper Money, KKR, and PIMCO, aiming to simplify operations and boost capital ratios despite an expected loss on sale.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings (ASX – ABE) unveiled new AUD-denominated market-linked securities and progressed its AI-driven credit analysis tool, while reporting a $0.7 million quarterly cash outflow and plans for capital raising.

Ampol Limited has priced A$500 million of subordinated notes due 2055, refinancing existing debt and enhancing financial flexibility. The long-term capital raise attracted strong demand from regional fixed income investors.

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.

Perpetual Limited reported a robust first quarter for FY26, with growth across its Asset Management, Corporate Trust, and Wealth Management divisions, driven by strong market returns and strategic initiatives.

Dominion Investment Group Limited has announced an offer of up to $500 million in unsecured, deferrable, redeemable floating rate notes, aiming to provide investors with monthly income and ASX listing under ticker DMNHA.