All Articles tagged with 'Anthony Kirkham'

You are in Posts tagged 'Anthony Kirkham'

Franklin Templeton expands active ETF suite with global systematic equity and income strategies

From Franklin Templeton Australia

Franklin Templeton has launched two new active ETFs on the ASX, bringing its local active ETF range to nine products and adding to a global trend that has seen inflows

continue reading

12 Jun 2026

Western Asset Australian Bond Fund added to CFS FirstChoice

From Western Asset Management

The Western Asset Australian Bond Fund has been added to Colonial First State FirstChoice platform, giving investors and financial advisers greater access to a highly regarded, core fixed income investment

continue reading

07 Dec 2022

Australian bonds a compelling investment opportunity in today’s environment

From Western Asset Management

Australian bond market re-pricing over the past month has given fixed income portfolios an attractive yield premium and created the prospect of strong performance as yields normalise, according to leading

continue reading

22 Jun 2022

Opportunities persist for Australian fixed income investors

From Western Asset Management

Anthony Kirkham, Portfolio Manager for the Western Asset Australian Bond Fund, presents his views on the Fund’s recent performance and outlook in a recent podcast.[1] Mr Kirkham notes in the

continue reading

11 May 2022

Legg Mason Western Asset Australian Bond Fund crosses one billion dollars in funds under management

From Legg Mason Global Asset Management

The Legg Mason Western Asset Australian Bond Fund has passed A$1 billion in funds under management, cementing its position as one of the leading Active Australian bond funds in the market. This

continue reading

04 Sep 2019

Zenith awards leading Legg Mason Western Asset Australian Bond Trust a ‘Highly Recommended’ rating

From Legg Mason Global Asset Management

Legg Mason, one of world’s largest funds management groups, announced that the Legg Mason Western Asset Australian Bond Trust has received the highest rating from Zenith Investment Partners – ‘Highly

continue reading

06 Jul 2017

Jonathan Baird joins Western Asset as fixed interest investment specialist

From Legg Mason Global Asset Management

Western Asset, a Legg Mason fixed income specialist affiliate, today announced the appointment of Jonathan Baird to the newly created role of investment specialist and client executive. Based in Melbourne,

continue reading

24 May 2017

In an uncertain world, investors must defend the defensive

From Western Asset Management

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.

continue reading

17 Nov 2015

Earn CPD Points

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 [...]