Australian Bond Market: AI Hyperscalers Like Nvidia and Meta Expected to Drive Activity in 2026 as Commonwealth Bank Tops League Tables
Australian Financial Review
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- Date Published
- 4 Jan 2026
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- 4 Jan 2026, 11:02 am
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Commonwealth Bank wrote $31.7 billion in bond deals in 2025, helping it overtake bitter rival Westpac for the top spot.
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The article reports on the Commonwealth Bank's leadership in the Australian bond market for 2025, with major AI companies like Nvidia and Meta potentially driving increased market activity in 2026. It highlights the growing influence of artificial intelligence hyperscalers on financial markets, as they plan significant bond issuance. While the focus is on finance, the involvement of AI hyperscalers like Nvidia and Meta implies advancements in AI infrastructure could be on the horizon. The article indirectly touches on AI governance, as increased financial activity could necessitate regulatory considerations due to the tech contributions to the national economy.
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CompaniesFinancial ServicesBondsPrint articleLucas BairdReporterJan 4, 2026 – 12.00pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginCommonwealth Bank has topped the Australian bond market league table for 2025, unseating bitter rival Westpac for the top spot as the local debt market braces for a flurry of activity this year, driven by potential issuance from major artificial intelligence hyperscalers like Nvidia and Meta.The nation’s largest bank wrote $31.7 billion in bond deals, excluding self-led raises, in the past 12 months and boosted its market share by a quarter to 15.7 per cent of all local activity, according to Bloomberg’s year-end league table.Loading...Lucas Baird is a journalist based in The Australian Financial Review's Sydney office. Connect with Lucas on Twitter. Email Lucas at lucas.baird@afr.comSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreBondsCommonwealth BankWestpac Banking CorporationAINvidiaANZ BankFetching latest articlesThe 10 top AFR Magazine reads of 2025The untold story of the most lethal Sydney to Hobart race in 26 years24 new watches to ring out the year (from $170 to $218k)The 5 biggest corporate stuff-ups of 2025James ThomsonLeaders fail because they don’t understand one thing, says this CEOBega CEO reveals his latest health obsession (it’s not only protein)The Sydney New Year’s Eve hotel suite that costs $500kLucy SladeThe top Life & Leisure reads of 2025Look sharp with a retro polo shirt and a limited-edition Tag HeuerCash cow: WA dairy booms thanks to billionaire Gina Rinehart’s backingMark WembridgeCan you beat our experts’ 21 predictions for 2026?Billionaire Lederer wins battle for control over $270m property fund