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The Private Credit Illusion

Private credit has become one of the fastest-growing corners of Australian finance. With more than 100 managers now active in the market, capital is flowing into non-bank lending at a pace not seen in decades.

Rhodes Asset Management

3 June 2026

The Income Ladder Strategy: Combining Bonds, Credit and Dividends

The idea of regular, consistent payments is a critical part of an income-focused portfolio. Ensuring that a portfolio actually looks and works that way across extended periods can take a bit more planning. It’s not as simple as bunging everything into a bond and taking a monthly coupon.

Fixed Interest Private Assets Shares Investor Education

23 Apr 2026

· Sara Allen

· 5 MIN READ

From Banks to Private Lenders: The Changing Face of Australia’s Lending Landscape

For decades, the ‘Big Four’ banks were the gatekeepers of Australia’s credit market. If you wanted a loan, you had little choice but to enter a bank branch, where options would be limited to that specific institution’s products.

Private Assets Investor Education

10 Apr 2026

· Dom Murray

· 8 MIN READ

ASIC’s Crackdown on Private Credit: What It Means for Investors

In recent years, private credit has emerged as a mainstay source of income for many investors, particularly retirees. In an environment defined by persistent inflation, increasingly volatile equity markets, and rising interest rates, some investors have been increasing their exposure to private lending strategies offering yields of 7 to 10% or more.

Private Assets Investor Education

30 Mar 2026

· Simon Turner

· 6 MIN READ

The Income Ladder Strategy: Combining Bonds, Credit and Dividends

Fixed Interest Private Assets Shares Investor Education

23 Apr 2026

· Sara Allen

· 5 MIN READ

From Banks to Private Lenders: The Changing Face of Australia’s Lending Landscape

Private Assets Investor Education

10 Apr 2026

· Dom Murray

· 8 MIN READ

ASIC’s Crackdown on Private Credit: What It Means for Investors

Private Assets Investor Education

30 Mar 2026

· Simon Turner

· 6 MIN READ

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Fee Stacks: The Silent Killer of Private Market Returns

If you’ve ever opened a performance report from one of your investments and then been disappointed by the actual dollar amount hitting your bank account, you’ll be very familiar with the concept that fees erode returns.

Private Assets Managed Fund Investor Education

12 Mar 2026

· Sara Allen

· 8 MIN READ

Private Credit: The Five Ways Investors Actually Lose Money

It’s easy to see why private credit has grown exponentially in recent years. Investors have been forced to think differently about their portfolios to generate growth, income and maintain capital protection. The alternatives category as a whole has surged in popularity, with private credit accompanying the rise.

Private Assets Managed Fund Investor Education

5 Mar 2026

· Sara Allen

· 13 MIN READ

The Quiet Private Markets Revolution

A quiet reallocation toward the private markets is reshaping Australian portfolios. It’s not an anti-public market rebellion. Liquidity, transparency, and governance still matter. But it’s a recognition that the public markets are no longer the whole market. More of the world’s future cash flows are now owned by private investors.

Private Assets Managed Fund Investor Education

12 Nov 2025

· Simon Turner

· 6 MIN READ

The New Alternatives: Hedge, Harvest or Hype

Genuine diversification strategies from marketing spin in alternative ETFs and Funds. Diversification may be finance’s only free lunch, and Alternatives are often seen as an easy diversification fix for your portfolio. But, as with all things in life, you need to know what you are buying and what that actually means for your portfolio.

Alternative Investment Private Assets Investor Education

5 Nov 2025

· Sara Allen

· 11 MIN READ

The Canary in the Private Credit Coalmine

Savvy investors are always on the lookout for the proverbial canary in the coalmine, particularly when markets keep hitting all-time highs with seemingly unstoppable momentum.

Private Assets Fixed Interest Managed Fund

13 Oct 2025

· Simon Turner

· 6 MIN READ

The ASIC crystal ball: Potential private credit risk areas of concern

The Australian private credit market has grown rapidly in recent years. Once considered a niche investment strategy, it has become mainstream, attracting capital from a range of sources seeking yield in a low-rate world.

Private Assets Managed Fund Investor Education

22 Sept 2025

· Patrick William

· 6 MIN READ

Sports Investing: A Rising Global Opportunity

The world of professional sports is undergoing a seismic shift, presenting unprecedented opportunities for investors. Previously the exclusive domain of billionaires, sports franchises have emerged as a unique and rapidly growing asset class, driven by robust business models, increasing media rights valuations, and the global appeal of sports as entertainment.

Entertainment, Sports & Gaming Private Assets

31 Mar 2025

· Sara Perl

· 6 MIN READ

Alternatives No Longer Living Up to their Name

Alternative investments have done what alternative music did in the 90s: become so mainstream that their name doesn’t apply any more. They are no longer reserved for institutional investors and the wealthiest of the wealthy. Alternatives have become a staple component of most high net worth individuals’ portfolios, and are increasingly showing up in mass market portfolios. We investigate the sector’s growth drivers for a steer as to what’s coming…

Alternative Investment Private Assets Currency, Crypto and ICO

24 Mar 2025

· Simon Turner

· 5 MIN READ

Changing Asset Allocation Strategies: The Rise of Private Credit

For decades, the 60/40 portfolio—60% equities and 40% bonds—was the cornerstone of traditional asset allocation strategies. However, recent years have exposed the vulnerabilities of this approach. Private credit has emerged as a compelling solution

Expert Perspectives Private Assets

22 Nov 2024

· Frances MacDonald

· 4 MIN READ

Four charts that show why the private markets are booming

The rise of private market investing is continuing unabated with more and more individual investors allocating up to 20-25%+ of their portfolios to the asset class. This trend appears set to continue with a growing number of investors who don’t currently have private markets exposure actively considering whether it’s aligned with their investment plan and goals.

Private Assets Asset Allocation Investor Education

18 Nov 2024

· Simon Turner

· 4 MIN READ

The thing with private equity returns

Recent private equity return data from Preqin reveals that growing divergence of private equity returns is the name of the game. That’s both good news and bad news for investors. It means having the right private equity exposure is likely to remain fruitful, but ensuring you have the right exposure may take more due diligence than in the past. In other words, being informed as a private equity investor is more important than ever.

Private Assets Managed Fund Investor Education

27 Aug 2024

· Simon Turner

· 5 MIN READ

Unlocking money-making opportunities in private credit

Private credit is having a 'Goldilocks' moment, with higher-for-longer interest rates driving double-digit returns. Once an overlooked investment class, Australia’s private credit market has exploded in recent years and is on track to reach $200 billion of assets under management, growing at a compound growth rate of 23% p.a.

Private Assets Managed Fund Investor Education

8 Aug 2024

· Ankita Rai

· 6 MIN READ

Childcare: The Emerging Asset Class in Australian Commercial Property

In a crowded investment landscape where residential is overheated, commercial offices face structural decline, and retail battles e-commerce disruption, where can investors find stable yield with genuine growth potential? Discover why Australia's essential childcare infrastructure, backed by more than A$12bn in government subsidies and driven by unstoppable demographic forces—represents a fragmented, undersupplied market ripe for data-driven investment. Mike Cameron, Commercial Director at Jarra explains how Jarra's systematic approach identifies the precise locations where demand far exceeds supply.

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The ASIC Private Credit Review | Why it Matters to Investors?

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26 Nov 2025

The ASIC Private Credit Review | Why it Matters to Investors?

The recent ASIC Private Credit review flagged areas for improvement in the sector. Patrick William, Managing Director at Rixon Capital discusses HOW and WHY these areas of weakness increase investor risk.

Private Assets Alternative Investment Investor Education

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Professional Partnerships: A Rare, Defensive Asset Class Now Open to Investors

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25 Nov 2025

Professional Partnerships: A Rare, Defensive Asset Class Now Open to Investors

Luke Moore, CEO at Oreana Investments explains that their Professional Partners Fund provides access to established, profitable professional services businesses — an asset class with high barriers to entry and strong defensive characteristics. Drawing on Oreana’s proven track record and institutional expertise, the Fund is now selectively open to outside investors for the first time.

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