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Strong day for the ASX, private equity buys into Challenger, NSW lockdowns continue Every sector barring energy and industrials finished higher on Wednesday, with the ASX 200 jumping 0.9%. Buy now pay later groups were among the top performers, with Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) adding 6.5% and 4.5%, respectively. Challenger Financial Group (ASX: CGF) was the…
With advisers and investors faced with what appears to be zero-bound interest rates for at least the next three years, the already fast-growing alternative fixed interest (or ‘credit’) sector is sure to see more demand in the months ahead. The sub-asset-class has become increasingly attractive due to its higher, non-discretionary income payments and suitability for…
The hybrid securities market felt the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis in March, when two issues were withdrawn and another issuer deferred redemptions. But last week Macquarie Bank relaunched its hybrid offer, offering a substantially higher margin than the rate on offer a few months ago. Macquarie Bank Capital Notes 2 was originally launched on…