Private Credit Forum

Funds hunt for niche plays in private credit

Australia’s consultants say investor appetite has turned towards niche and esoteric private credit strategies as they hunt for extra yield in the asset class.

Elizabeth FryMarch 10, 2020

Asset owners tap direct lending in Asia

Institutional investors including Australian super funds are allocating more money to private credit strategies in Asia as the region’s banks dial back lending to the middle market in favour of larger companies.

Sarah JonesMarch 10, 2020

Vision Super looks to private debt as equities turn

The $10 billion fund is slowly starting to allocate capital to private credit, joining other institutional investors including Mercer who are shifting money out of the equity market.

Sarah JonesFebruary 26, 2020

Private Credit Forum

CIFC sees no end in sight for credit cycle

CIFC investment chief Dan Robinson sees no evidence of an apocalyptic credit event and says the credit cycle continues to expand.

Elizabeth FryFebruary 26, 2020

Private Credit Forum

Photo Gallery: Private Credit Forum 2020

The 2020 Private Credit Forum took place at The Park Hyatt, Melbourne, Tuesday February 25.

Claudia GuestFebruary 25, 2020

Private Credit Forum

Super funds pile into direct lending despite heightened risks

Direct lending lacks transparency making it hard to see when corporate loans start to turn sour, says Thadeus McCrindle, chief investment officer at Sandhurst Trustees.

Elizabeth FryFebruary 17, 2020

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