Funds Focus

This last week has seen the launch of four new income offers: ANZ Subordinated Notes, Colonial Group Subordinated Notes, Tabcorp Subordinated Notes and Westpac Convertible Preference Shares (CPS). We have produced this overview in an attempt to provide some clarity for investors in making a comparison of the offers available.

 The current focus on income
The recent flood of fixed income issues is a result of the ongoing market volatility and the increased cost of overseas funding. Falling

Origin Energy has just announced the launch of a new income offer: Origin Energy Notes.The first round of access is through a broker firm allocation, prior to shareholder offer and listing in December.

The Bonds will pay a quarterly coupon of 4.00%-4.50% over the 90 day bank bill swap rate (BBSW), 4.59%  as of 17th November, with an initial indicative rate of 8.59%-9.09%pa. (The first quarter’s pricing is due to be set on date of issue) and are expected to redeem 20th December 2016*. The

AFIC has just announced the launch of a new income offer: AFIC Notes. The first round of access is through a broker firm allocation, prior to shareholder offer and listing in December.

The Notes will pay a half yearly coupon at 6.25%pa and are due to mature 28th February 2017. The bond will be tradable on the ASX.

This issue will be used primarily to purchase securities of companies should appropriate investment opportunities arise.

 
A master stroke by AFIC
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