Solid foundations for an uncertain future

The 2023 Commonwealth Bank of Australia Global Markets Conference brought international investors to Australia at a fascinating juncture for the local economy and the fixed-income asset class. While the general view remains that the central bank hiking cycle is close to played out, the market is also coming to terms with the real consequences of a higher for longer environment. Australia is not fully insulated against cold global winds but it also has reasons for optimism.

2023 year in review: Fundamentals outweigh market challenges for Australian sovereign sector

Australia’s sovereign and semi-government issuance market rode the waves of ongoing rates market upheaval in 2023, with issuers reporting solid demand despite myriad challenges. The sector appears to be in fundamentally good health, with semi-government issuers noting growing liquidity in their part of the market on the back of several years of elevated supply.

Mid-year update: New benchmark bond and taps the focus of WATC's strategy

KangaNews Awards 2023: institution and deal winners announced

KangaNews is proud to announce the winners of the institutional and deal categories in the KangaNews Awards 2023. At the end of another busy year in the Australian and New Zealand capital markets, KangaNews received votes from hundreds of market participants keen to recognise the achievements of 2023's most outstanding performers.

WATC prints A$2 billion new February 2029 and 2031 FRNs and repurchases FRN line