Unlocking Australia’s fixed income advantage

Australian multi-sector portfolios can offer an optimal blend of return, risk, and liquidity.

6 Oct 2025

Australia’s $3 trillion fixed income market - the fifth largest globally - offers untapped opportunities but often remains overlooked due to the belief that offshore markets offer greater scale, diversification and sophistication.

For many Australian investors, the fixed income component of their portfolios has traditionally looked outward. The belief has been that offshore markets offer greater scale, diversification and sophistication, making global allocations a logical choice. However, a closer look at the domestic fixed income landscape reveals a different story, one that is not only larger and more diverse than often assumed, but increasingly attractive from both a risk and return perspective.

A new white paper, The Untapped Potential of Australia’s Multi-Sector Fixed Income Market, commissioned by Yarra Capital Management and authored by Atchison, explores this opportunity in detail. It challenges the conventional reliance on benchmark-aligned strategies and makes a clear case for investors to revisit how they approach domestic credit.

To access the detailed data, modelling assumptions, sector insights, and implementation guidance, download the full white paper using the link above.