Latest Interest Rate Risk News

Centuria Office REIT has successfully refinanced $1 billion of debt, reducing margins by around 30 basis points and extending debt maturity to 4.3 years, with no expiries until FY29. This move signals strong lender confidence amid a volatile interest rate environment.

Vulcan Steel reported an 8.6% revenue increase to NZ$535.4 million for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by its Roofing Industries acquisition and Steel segment growth, despite a 9.7% drop in net profit after tax.

N1 Holdings Limited reported a robust 64.7% increase in net profit after tax to $1.04 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by strong commercial lending growth and operational efficiencies. The company also expanded its committed lending capacity to over $355 million while maintaining a stable dividend.

Paladin Energy reported a strong half-year performance with uranium sales revenue climbing to US$138.3 million, driven by ramp-up at its Namibian mine and significant progress on Canadian development projects.

Arena REIT reported a remarkable 202% jump in net profit for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by significant property revaluation gains and steady rental income growth. Distributions rose 5%, supported by an expanded and fully leased portfolio of early learning and healthcare properties.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s latest Basel III Pillar 3 disclosures reveal steady capital adequacy ratios and proactive adaptation to evolving regulatory standards as of December 2025.

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT has reported solid half-year results for 2026, underpinned by resilient income growth and a $19.8 million uplift in portfolio valuation. The fund maintains a conservative capital structure while advancing key development projects.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT reported a robust half-year profit increase to $47 million, driven by strategic acquisitions, asset sales, and a successful debt refinancing that expanded borrowing capacity.

VanEck Investments Limited has released an updated Product Disclosure Statement detailing its suite of Australian fixed income ETFs, outlining fund strategies, risk factors, and fee structures.

VanEck Investments Limited has released an updated Product Disclosure Statement for seven Australian dollar-denominated bond ETFs listed on the ASX, detailing investment strategies, risks, and fees.

VanEck Investments Limited has released a comprehensive Product Disclosure Statement for its suite of seven Australian bond ETFs, detailing investment strategies, risks, fees, and operational frameworks under the ASX AQUA Rules.

VanEck Investments Limited has released a comprehensive Product Disclosure Statement for seven Australian bond ETFs, detailing investment strategies, risks, fees, and operational frameworks under ASX AQUA Rules.