News : Private Assets

Investments, Private Assets

AFCA clarifies investor test

AFCA has provided some context as to how ASIC’s enforcement approach to the wholesale investor rules will apply to individuals in practical terms.

AFCA has provided some context as to how ASIC’s enforcement approach to the wholesale investor rules will apply to individuals in practical terms.

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Investments, Private Assets

Researcher changes private credit mood

SQM Research, Australian Securities and Investments Commission,  Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, Louis Christopher, private credit,

A major investment research house has put the private credit sector on watch status in response to recent industry concerns over the asset class.

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Investments, Private Assets

Private credit role multifaceted

Metrix Credit Partners Andrew Lockhart private credit

The breadth of the private credit market means it can play a varied role within an investment portfolio depending on an individual’s aims.

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Investments, Private Assets

Private markets being unlocked for SMSFs

A fund manager is providing SMSF members with additional avenues allowing them to access investment opportunities in global private markets.

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Investments, Private Assets, Property

Private credit an alternative property route

Investing directly into property is very popular among Australians, but access to real estate via private credit vehicles is worth considering.

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Investments, Private Assets

Inflation boosts private credit appeal

Inflation Interest rates Private credit Fixed income assets

Rising inflation and cost-of-living pressures have reduced the value of fixed income investments, but made private credit more attractive with its direct link to interest rates.

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Investments, Private Assets, Property

Private credit may offer better returns than cash

Private credit SMSF Cash CrowdProperty Tony Zulli

Private credit investments into property development may offer SMSFs looking for better returns than cash a new alternative asset class.

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Investments, Private Assets

Private asset exits may be costly

Private assets Liquidity Debt Exit

Private assets can offer higher returns, but investors should be aware a quick, low-cost exit may not be possible during a downturn.

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Private Assets, SMSF, Strategy

Segregation for single assets barred

Single asset segregation SMSF

A single asset cannot be treated in a manner that allows it to support some SMSF members in accumulation phase and others with a pension account.

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Private Assets

Private assets provide volatility buffer

private assets volatility

Investments in companies below the radar are being used to offset inflation and volatility for long-term investors.

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