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The central hub for our fixed income work: interest rate risk, credit risk, duration, ratings, yields and the structure of Australian and global bond markets.

Understanding Bond Ratings: AAA, AA and A ExplainedFeatured Research · Fixed Income Markets ResearchUnderstanding Bond Ratings: AAA, AA and A ExplainedCredit ratings condense complex financial analysis into a simple letter grade. This article explains what AAA, AA and A ratings generally represent, and how to interpret them sensibly.1 August 2026 · 9 min read · Coyne Holdings ResearchRead the research →

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Credit Risk in Corporate BondsFixed Income2 June 2026 · 9 min readCredit Risk in Corporate BondsCredit risk is the possibility that a bond issuer fails to meet its obligations. This article explains how credit risk is assessed and priced, and what investors should watch for.Read the full research article →
Credit Spreads ExplainedFixed Income14 May 2026 · 9 min readCredit Spreads ExplainedWhat credit spreads represent, why they widen and narrow, and how investors can use them as a lens for assessing risk appetite and credit conditions across fixed income markets.Read the full research article →
Interest Rate Risk in Fixed IncomeFixed Income14 May 2026 · 9 min readInterest Rate Risk in Fixed IncomeInterest rate risk is one of the most fundamental risks facing bond investors. This article explains how it arises, how it can be measured, and general approaches investors may consider managing it.Read the full research article →
Bond Duration ExplainedFixed Income1 May 2026 · 10 min readBond Duration ExplainedDuration is often called the single most important number in fixed income. This article explains what duration measures and works through an illustrative example of its practical effect.Read the full research article →
How Interest Rates Affect Bond PricesFixed Income27 April 2026 · 9 min readHow Interest Rates Affect Bond PricesA closer look at the inverse relationship between interest rates and bond prices, the concept of duration, and how these mechanics apply across different types of fixed income instruments.Read the full research article →
Inflation and Fixed Income InvestmentsFixed Income9 April 2026 · 9 min readInflation and Fixed Income InvestmentsHow inflation affects the real return on fixed income investments, the distinction between nominal and real yields, and approaches investors may consider for managing inflation risk within a bond allocation.Read the full research article →
Understanding Global Bond MarketsFixed Income18 March 2026 · 10 min readUnderstanding Global Bond MarketsHow global bond markets are structured, the major categories of sovereign and corporate debt, and why cross-border fixed income exposure matters for Australian investors.Read the full research article →
Australian Bond Yields ExplainedFixed Income27 February 2026 · 10 min readAustralian Bond Yields ExplainedAn educational guide to how Australian government and corporate bond yields are determined, what drives movements in yields, and how investors can interpret the yield curve.Read the full research article →
Fixed Income in a Changing Rate EnvironmentFixed Income27 January 2026 · 10 min readFixed Income in a Changing Rate EnvironmentAs interest rate regimes shift, fixed income strategies must adapt. This article examines how investors might approach duration, credit and diversification decisions as rate environments evolve.Read the full research article →
Understanding Yield and Interest Rate RiskFixed Income8 April 2025 · 9 min readUnderstanding Yield and Interest Rate RiskYield and interest rate risk sit at the heart of fixed income investing. This article unpacks how bond prices respond to rate movements and why duration is a critical concept for investors to understand.Read the full research article →
The Role of Fixed Income in a Modern PortfolioFixed Income18 April 2024 · 9 min readThe Role of Fixed Income in a Modern PortfolioFixed income remains a foundational building block for diversified portfolios, offering income, capital stability and diversification benefits that can complement growth-oriented assets across market cycles.Read the full research article →

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