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Credit markets shift as investors rotate to quality amid volatility

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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15 Apr 2026

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

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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20 Feb 2026

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

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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15 Oct 2025

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

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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25 Sep 2025

Now could be a good time to reevaluate hybrid allocations

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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12 May 2025

Schroders launches new Australian High Yielding Credit Fund

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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27 Sep 2024

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