No corporate bonds? Time to reconsider
Australian superannuation investors have largely shunned corporate bonds. Post the GFC this was logical for many. Why invest in Australian corporate bonds when you could get the same yield for less risk and less hassle by sticking with Australian bank deposits? This rationale is changing, however. Low-risk short-dated corporate bond yields are now moving higher than those on deposits. Spectrum sees this as a return to “normal”. If sustained, as we expect it will be, corporate bonds may be part of the solution for those frustrated with current deposit rates. To access the full report please go to (VIEW LINK)
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Damien has around 25 years of experience in global credit markets. He has worked in Sydney, London, Hong Kong and Singapore. Much of Damien’s experience was gained from working with Credit Suisse both in Singapore and Sydney where he was Head of Asia Pacific Credit Research from 2004 – 2012. His experience captures a vast array of credit deals including mezzanine finance for both corporates and banks as well as highly structured finance facilities. In addition to Credit Suisse, Damien has worked in the credit team at AMP in Sydney, and led the credit research teams of ING Barings and Barclays Capital in Asia.
Damien holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Queensland, a Bachelor of Financial Administration from the University of New England and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance from the Securities Institute of Australia.
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Damien has around 25 years of experience in global credit markets. He has worked in Sydney, London, Hong Kong and Singapore. Much of Damien’s experience was gained from working with Credit Suisse both in Singapore and Sydney where he was Head of ...
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Spectrum Asset Management
Damien has around 25 years of experience in global credit markets. He has worked in Sydney, London, Hong Kong and Singapore. Much of Damien’s experience was gained from working with Credit Suisse both in Singapore and Sydney where he was Head of ...
Expertise
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