Liquid Markets Group

We have evolved alongside our clients and ahead of market dynamics. Our accomplished and experienced team manages the full spectrum of opportunities from implementation to fixed income and global absolute return.

This expertise allows us to build return generating solutions, vehicles to effectively manage exposures and strategies to reduce portfolio risk.

At QIC we know our clients are seeking investment outcomes and not just benchmark returns from their listed investments. This understanding enables us to evolve alongside our clients and ahead of market dynamics, constructing real outcomes and strong returns across the economic cycle.

A significant presence in liquid markets - We manage over A$92.8bn (US$63.9bn) in effective exposures for 53 clients¹.We provide active management and implementation capabilities across domestic and global interest rates, credit, inflation, equity, commodity, risk premia and foreign exchange markets.
Continual evolution with markets - Our success has been built on co-creation and collaboration with clients. We manage strategies that are tailored to meet the changing market dynamics.
Pursuing best in class risk management - Our risk management processes ensures we make better decisions and provide clarity for our clients. Our downside risk management practices are honed over many market cycles.
Focus on client outcomes - Our origin as an investor mean we employ an investor mindset. We seek to deliver positive returns regardless of markets rising or falling.

¹As at 30 June 2020

What we believe

We believe that environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) factors can have a material impact on the long-term outcomes of investment portfolios and therefore, the integration of ESG considerations in our investment and risk management processes are critical to delivering sustainable investment outcomes. We believe in co-creating and collaborating with our clients to deliver a consistent outcome. We specialise in delivering liquid market solutions to generate returns, manage exposures and reduce risk.

We have evolved alongside our clients and ahead of market dynamics. Our skilful and experienced team manages the full spectrum of liquid market investment solutions, including global fixed interest, equities, commodities, cash and currency.

Approach

We have a consistent approach across portfolios. Research is at our core. While fundamentals are fundamental, we believe in looking beyond. From changing political environments, fiscal and monetary policy, supply and demand flow momentum to the impact of natural disasters, we understand the profound impact they can have on our client’s portfolios. Peer review challenges our conviction and delivers confidence, day in day out.

Risk management is paramount. A strong governance framework seeks to better control risk and provide access to continuous real-time information on portfolio positions.

Our innovative and sustainable investment approach has delivered a strong track record of performance which gives our clients the confidence that we can continue to achieve their investment objectives.