EP78: Credit's rise as the backbone of portfolio strength - Schroders Investment Management Australia Ltd

In this episode of the Netwealth Portfolio Construction Podcast, Paul O'Connor is joined by Helen Mason, Portfolio Manager at Schroders Investment Management Australia. Helen explores the real story behind Australia's credit markets and where change sparks new opportunities for advisers and investors. Get insight on: How APRA's phase-out of hybrids and the shift to Tier 2 capital are changing liquidity, pricing, risk, and yield in Australian credit markets Why credit is now preferred over equities for stable income, lower volatility, and capital preservation How Australia's strong economy, bond yields, and rate cuts are creating new opportunities in fixed income and credit The rise of private credit and commercial real estate lending, and the importance of liquidity, diversification, and regulatory scrutiny for robust portfolios