Supply squeeze sets up Australian bank debt for strong second half

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A looming supply squeeze in Australian financial subordinated debt is creating a compelling market opportunity, according to Schroders’ Head of Credit, Helen Mason, with billions of dollars of securities being

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Zenith upgrades Schroders’ High Yielding Credit strategies as investors seek alternatives to bank hybrids

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Schroders Australia is pleased to announce that both the Schroder Australian High Yielding Credit Fund (Wholesale Class) and the Schroder Australian High Yielding Credit Fund – Active ETF (Cboe:HIGH) have

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Credit markets shift as investors rotate to quality amid volatility

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Australian credit markets are undergoing a clear shift, with investors becoming increasingly selective as macroeconomic uncertainty builds, driving a strong rotation toward high-quality issuers, Helen Mason, Schroders’ head of credit

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Australian credit surges into 2026 as strong demand and supply signal another year of growth

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The Australian credit market has started 2026 with strong momentum, with more than $14 billion in new issuance in January alone, highlighting continued investor demand and a supportive environment for

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It pays to stay active: rotation is key as Australian credit spreads tighten

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Spreads are tightening for Australian corporate bonds despite high issuance volumes, Schroders portfolio manager fixed income, Helen Mason says. With strong demand from local and offshore investors absorbing new issues

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As time runs out for bank hybrids, it’s time to look for alternatives

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Despite a final phase out date of 2032, a number of large bank hybrids have already matured, which means investors need to start looking for alternative investments sooner rather than

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Now could be a good time to reevaluate hybrid allocations

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Now could be a good time for retail investors to reevaluate exposure to hybrids given their attractive valuations despite approaching their call dates, according to Helen Mason, fund manager at

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Schroders launches new Australian High Yielding Credit Fund

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Schroders has launched an actively managed Australian credit strategy designed to meet the needs of investors seeking to diversify their equity or term deposit allocations whilst preserving capital, through exposure

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