ABE Seeks Broaden Retail Bond Access Amid Funding Challenges

Australian Bond Exchange (ASX:ABE) is working to expand retail access to bonds amid funding challenges. The company operates a licensed electronic marketplace that allows retail investors, self-managed super funds, and financial advisers to buy corporate and government bonds.

In its FY2025 results, the company reported revenue of AUD 2.41 million, down from AUD 4.10 million in the previous year. However, net losses narrowed to AUD 4.16 million, compared with AUD 5.61 million in FY2024.

AUD 0.9 million share placement was completed in February 2026 to strengthen liquidity. The company has been involved in Project Acacia, a Reserve Bank of Australia initiative exploring tokenised asset settlement and digital financial market infrastructure.