Articles by Lauren Ryan

Non-bank lending has increasingly become an integral part of Australia’s financial system, serving a much-needed segment of the market. For investors, non-bank lending provides access to loans secured against assets which may generate income – for example, in the case of the asset being property, from the borrower’s mortgage repayments.

Private credit has traditionally been classified within the 'alternatives' bucket of a portfolio and grouped with illiquid assets such as private equity, real estate, and infrastructure. For many investors, this category has made up no more than 10–20% of total portfolio allocations.

Investing in private credit can be a great option for investors, provided it matches their portfolio objectives and risk tolerance. However, having a solid understanding of how non-bank lending works can help investors gain comfort with this growing asset class.

Investor interest in private credit is growing, prompting many to explore how it fits within their broader asset allocation. Here, we examine two important features: correlation and consistency, and how to pick a manager with a track record that can deliver both.

The private credit asset class recently been garnering a good deal of press coverage, potentially causing concern for investors who are trying to determine how - and where - to invest. Here, we explore Thinktank, its history and operations to help investors understand what our fund provides in an evolving and often complex space.

With a rate cutting cycle underway, it can be tempting to search for higher yielding investments. However, it’s important to also consider risk in a volatile and uncertain environment. We’re well and truly into an interest rate cutting cycle in Australia.

Many Australian investors continue to focus on income-generating investments. However, with ongoing market volatility, it’s worth thinking carefully about the way that you allocate to income generating investments in a portfolio.

With private credit garnering plenty of media attention lately, it’s important for investors to understand the underlying variations across this asset class. Here we discuss some key points about private credit funds and how they work, as well as some key differences between them.