CPD: Australian bank hybrids – navigating the transition to alternative income sources

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Key takeaways Expanding beyond domestic hybrids to a global fixed income opportunity set can unlock better returns and greater diversification. To match the expected return from hybrids, only 25% of

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It’s Official – The New Neutral Arrives Down Under

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It was way back in May 2013 when PIMCO first uttered the phrase “The New Neutral” in relation to Australia’s cash rate. At that time, we estimated the “New Neutral”

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Australia’s long-term outlook is less rosy: PIMCO

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After 25 years of steady economic growth, Australia is on the verge of wresting bragging rights from the Netherlands for the longest period on record without a recession. While this

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Australia bonds deliver yet again – PIMCO

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As we close the books on another Australian financial year, we make a striking observation: Over the last eight financial years, bond returns have exceeded equity returns on average by

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In Australia, play the hand you are dealt

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As interest rates continue to fall in Australia, investors may want to take their cue from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). At the time of its monetary policy meeting

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PIMCO Australian bond strategies get upgrades from Zenith

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Zenith Investment Partners has upgraded the PIMCO EQT Wholesale Australian Bond Fund and the PIMCO EQT Wholesale Australian Focus Fund, from “Recommended” to “Highly Recommended.” In its product assessment Zenith

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The kitchen is closed for Australian depositors

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With the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) policy rate now at 2% and Australian banks much more focused on raising capital than raising deposit funding, the “free lunch” that Australian

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