In this episode of the Portfolio Construction podcast, Paul O'Connor, Head of Investment at Netwealth, is joined by Tim Van Klaveren, Head of Australian Fixed Income at UBS Asset Management.

They discuss macroeconomic factors impacting fixed-income markets, including the global shift towards more accommodative monetary policy following a period of high inflation, the complexities of managing fixed-income portfolios in this environment, and the potential implications for various bond market segments. Van Klaveren offers his outlook on interest rate movements, and they discuss APRA's regulatory changes regarding tier one securities and what these mean for a diversified portfolio, as well as the impact of global trends, including the US election and China's stimulus measures, on fixed income investments.