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Major research houses Zenith and Morningstar upgrade Western Asset Global Bond Fund

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The Western Asset Global Bond Fund has been rated ‘Highly Recommended’ by Zenith Investment Partners, the only Fund upgrade within the international fixed interest sector during this review period. The

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28 Apr 2022

First quarter fixed income global outlook

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Western Asset, part of Franklin Templeton, has released its Q1 Global Outlook for Fixed Income markets. In this paper, Western Asset provides a summary of the key drivers behind global

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22 Feb 2022

Australian Bond volatility: what happened and is it a sign of things to come?

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Over the last couple of weeks, global bond markets experienced levels of volatility not seen since March last year when the pandemic hit. The moves in yields were severe, rocking

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26 Mar 2021

Active management will be essential for fixed income investors looking to navigate fixed income markets in the months and years ahead

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As investors continue to grapple with the US election outcomes, the economy, coronavirus developments, and other unknowns, the one certainty is that the ability to navigate the fixed-income markets will

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26 Nov 2020

RBA – Ready to walk the talk

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Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Philip Lowe released a statement on 16 March outlining the RBA’s intention to purchase Australian Government Bonds in the secondary market. The statement went

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20 Mar 2020

Western Asset makes the case for continued global resilience

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Western Asset, a Legg Mason affiliate, in it’s Q4 Global Outlook, breaks down the factors driving the global economy and makes the case for continued global resilience. The Western Asset

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18 Nov 2019

Western Asset says Fed could be more cautious about future hikes

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Western Asset, a Legg Mason affiliate and one of the world’s leading fixed income specialists, in a recent global outlook says that despite unspectacular global growth and cautionary signs in

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10 Aug 2017

Pockets of opportunities for fixed income investors amidst challenging global conditions

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Keeping in mind the enormous amount of policy uncertainty there is around the world and particularly in the US, upside growth prospects are coming amidst challenging secular headwinds and a

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16 Feb 2017

In an uncertain world, investors must defend the defensive

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As the world grapples with an uncertain growth and global interest rate outlook, active and unconstrained strategies are more important than ever for fixed-income investors, according to Western Asset Management.

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17 Nov 2015

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CPD: The Two-Chapter retirement – a framework for understanding retiree psychology
Introduction Why do financially secure retirees still hesitate to spend, or commit to strategies that would clearly improve their outcomes? This article sets out the Two-Chapter Retirement framework, a new [...]
CPD: China’s next phase – what persistent supply-side growth means for global markets
China’s economic trajectory is shifting, but not in the way many had once expected. Consumption-led rebalancing has not materialised. Instead, economic policy continues to emphasise industrial modernisation, aligned with a [...]
CPD: Ethics and client best interests
In financial advice, acting in a client’s best interest isn’t just a regulatory rule, it’s the foundation of a trusting, successful partnership. This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, examines the [...]
CPD: Capitalising on global growth in the decarbonisation era
Few themes rival the scale, urgency and long-term significance of climate change. Consequently, regions, countries, companies and individuals are taking positive action to decarbonise the planet and work toward net [...]
CPD: Decoding the compliance signals within AFCA’s Lead Decisions
Introduction In February 2026, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), reached a significant milestone when it issued its 1,000th Dixon Advisory determination[1]. Up until that point, this represented the single [...]