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The Point: Professional investing in Australia with Perpetual

Perpetual Group
Reserve Bank Of Australia
Inflation
Tariffs
Australia
United States
Social Bonds
Fixed Income
Pendal
K-Shaped Economy
Bond Market
Interest Rates
Housing Australia
Asian Development Bank
Green and Social Bonds
Oil Prices
Artificial Intelligence
Middle East
Credit Spreads
Managed Cash Fund
Charter Hall Group

Perpetual Group is an international asset manager including boutiques such as Perpetual, Pendal, Barrow Hanley, Regnan and Trillium. Each week our portfolio managers share the most interesting things they've heard from CEOs, industry leaders and analysts.

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Latest Episodes

In this new podcast, Pendal head of government bond strategies Tim Hext explores how shifting interest rates, accelerating AI investment and evolving macroeconomic conditions are creating opportunities across fixed income markets.

Here are some exc... more

After a tough start to the year, REITs are starting to look a lot more interesting.

Pendal portfolio manager Julia Forrest explains why valuations have improved, earnings have held up better than expected, and parts of the sector still have strong... more

Cash and short-duration assets are playing an increasingly important role in diversified portfolios.

With inflation still above target and policy settings remaining tight, Pendal head of cash strategies Steve Campbell explains how cash can offer l... more

The common belief is that if investors want to gain exposure to the AI thematic they have to look offshore, but Elise McKay, a portfolio manager in Pendal's Australian equities team, debunks that myth in her latest podcast interview.

Elise discusse... more

In this episode Vivek Prabhu, Perpetual’s head of credit and fixed income, explains how he navigates credit markets as geopolitical shocks jolt rates, growth expectations and liquidity.

Prabhu says markets signalled “binary outcomes” ahead of the M... more

In this new podcast, Amy Xie Patrick, head of income strategies at Pendal, unpacks how geopolitical tensions, sticky inflation and higher oil prices are reshaping bond markets.

She explains why inflation expectations — rather than growth fears — a... more

Heightened geopolitical risks and rising oil prices have re-ignited inflation concerns, creating uncertainty for central banks and markets.

Pendal head of government bond strategies Tim Hext explains why second round inflation effects matter more t... more

More and more social bonds are issued in Australia each year, yet demand is still surpassing availability.

Social bonds are fixed-income securities with proceeds allocated to defined social outcomes such as social and affordable housing, specialist... more

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Julia Forrest
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Episode: Julia Forrest: What's driving renewed optimism for REITs
Steve Campbell
Pendal Head of Cash Strategies
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Episode: Steve Campbell: How active cash management can add value to portfolios
Shaun Aylmer
Host of Pendal podcast
Pendal
Episode: Steve Campbell: How active cash management can add value to portfolios
Murray Ackman
Sustainable Finance and Impact Investing Director
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Episode: Social bonds: How to make an impact – not just a return
Amy Xie Patrick
Head of Income Strategies
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Episode: Amy Xie Patrick: How tariffs, tech and rates are shaping 2026
Elise McKay
Co-Portfolio Manager of Pendal Horizon Sustainable Australian Share Fund
Pendal
Episode: Elise McKay: What’s driving rotation in equities right now
Tim Hext
Head of Government Bond Strategies at Pendal
Pendal
Episode: Tim Hext: Tariff uncertainty means opportunity for active investors

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Rates, AI and Bonds: Where the opportunities are emerging
Q: What are the key economic indicators you think the board, its members, the Reserve Bank, are watching most closely at the moment?
Inflation remains the central focus, with the inflation scorecard showing a mixed picture: energy and Middle East developments create some pressure, petrol prices have shifted, and forward measures point to a moderation in inflation into 2027. The Bank's forecasts suggest inflation remains high but not rising, which reduces near-term rate-cut pressure while keeping policy cautious.
Tim Hext: Tariff uncertainty means opportunity for active investors
Q: As an investor, how do you think about something that we haven't seen for 100 years?
Tim highlights that tariffs create both risk and opportunity for active investors, arguing that disciplined, long-horizon analysis can identify places to add value despite short-term volatility.
Tim Hext: Tariff uncertainty means opportunity for active investors
Q: So what's the next key data point you're watching for that could shift your view on the outlook?
Tim notes that Australia's data is ticking over in a generally boring pattern, with the US tariff environment and external shocks being the main potential catalysts that could alter the outlook.
Tim Hext: Tariff uncertainty means opportunity for active investors
Q: So what do these developments mean for markets and how should investors be thinking about the months ahead?
Tim explains that inflation staying within a stable band allows the RBA to cut rates, while the broader market focus should be on productivity, wage dynamics, and the potential for ongoing rate adjustments, framing the environment as favorable for selective active strategies.
Social bonds: How to make an impact – not just a return
Q: Could you share a concrete example of what Pendal funds in this space?
One example is the Asian Development Bank gender bonds, which fund programs like inclusive finance and women-led business expansion; these bonds provide credit quality while directing capital toward social impact in regions such as Uzbekistan and broader Asia-Pacific.

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A finance-focused interview series featuring Australian asset managers and portfolio strategists discussing current market dynamics, fixed income and equity themes, and concrete opportunities in the ASX and global markets. Episodes frequently center on how macro policy, inflation, and geopolitical developments influence portfolio construction, with guests from Pendal and related groups offering practical insights for active managers, risk pricing, and stock selection. A notable strength is the consistent engagement of high-caliber investors and researchers who illuminate sector-specific opportunities (AI infrastructure, data centers, social bonds) as well as broader themes like tariffs, rate paths, and rotation in equities. This makes it us... more

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