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Michael Korber: An investor's guide to credit markets

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How much do investors really know about credit, the “fascinating cousin” to bonds? Michael Korber – Perpetual’s managing director, credit and fixed income – joins Livewire to give investors the inside track.

Above, Michael explains the differences between garden-variety government bonds and the universe of corporate credit, and why investing in assets outside of government bonds could offer more diversification and income opportunities. He also shares his process for identifying “fair value” investments and reveals one issuer he likes for the Perpetual Credit Income Trust (PCI) portfolio.

Tune into the video to hear more.

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Michael Korber
Managing Director, Credit & Fixed Income
BEc
Michael Korber
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Michael Korber

Managing Director, Credit & Fixed Income BEc
Bio

Years of experience: 43

Years at Perpetual: 20

Michael Korber is Managing Director, Credit & Fixed Income and is responsible for the ongoing strategic review and development of process, reviewing the weekly credit process and reviewing the analysis of all new credit securities. Michael joined Perpetual in August 2004.

Michael has over 40 years industry experience and prior to joining Perpetual worked as the first Head of Credit at Macquarie Funds Management, spending six years developing its credit investment processes and building the business from inception to over $7 billion in funds under management.

Prior to this, he spent seven years as Divisional Director in Corporate Banking and four years as second in charge to the Head of Macquarie Bank Credit. Earlier, he had spent five years as a Credit Analyst with Westpac Corporate Banking.

This article has been prepared by Perpetual Investment Management Limited (PIML) ABN 18 000 866 535, AFSL 234426. PIML is the investment manager, responsible entity (RE) and issuer of the Perpetual Pure Credit Alpha Fund ARSN 121 609 747 (Fund). Perpetual Trust Services Limited ABN 48 000 142 049, AFSL 236648 (PTSL) is the RE and issuer of the Perpetual Credit Income Trust ARSN 626 053 496 (PCI). PTSL has appointed PIML to act as the manager of PCI.

This article is general information only and is not intended to provide you with financial advice or take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider, with a financial adviser, whether the information is suitable for your circumstances. To the extent permitted by law, no liability is accepted for any loss or damage as a result of any reliance on this information. The information is believed to be accurate at the time of compilation and is provided in good faith. Any views expressed in this article are opinions of the author at the time of writing and do not constitute a recommendation to act.

The product disclosure statement (PDS) for the Fund, issued by PIML, should be considered before deciding whether to acquire or hold units in the Fund. The PDS and Target Market Determination for the Fund can be obtained by calling 1800 022 033 or visiting our website www.perpetual.com.au. Before making any investment decisions you should consider the PDS for PCI (dated 8 March 20) issued by PTSL and the Trust’s other periodic and continuous disclosure announcements lodged with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), which are available at www.perpetualincome.com.au or can be obtained by calling 1300 778 468.

No company in the Perpetual Group (Perpetual Limited ABN 86 000 431 827 and its subsidiaries) guarantees the performance of the Fund or PCI or the return of an investor's capital. This information does not constitute an offer, invitation, solicitation or recommendation with respect to the purchase or sale of PCI’s units.

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