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Asic warns on private credit risks

The Australian regulator says private credit is a positive for the economy, but ‘only if done well’.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 05 Nov 2025

Investment

Macquarie sells out of US and European public markets

Shoeshine

The opaque world of private credit pulls in more Kiwi investors

Australia

ASIC concerned about private market boom

General Business

Aussie banks’ exit is private credit’s NZ opportunity

General Business

Private credit manager aiming to raise $200m for corporate loans

Australia

Budget forecast ‘entirely plausible’ but there is now more risk

Big Banks and financial firms have weighed in on Australia’s Budget: most believe it’s made the RBA’s job harder.

Dan Purves Thu, 16 May 2024

Australia

Australia Budget 2024: a new generation of prosperity?

Australia’s Treasurer is betting that this Budget will lay the path to a win at next year’s election and, after that, the rise of the country as a renewable energy ‘superpower’.

Dan Purves Wed, 15 May 2024

Australia

Australia bans live sheep exports

As New Zealand overturns its ban, Australia’s Labor Government will introduce legislation to stop the trade.

Lachlan Colquhoun Mon, 13 May 2024

Australia

The big Budget question: will it make the RBA’s job harder?

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has a delicate balancing act to perform on Tuesday.

Dan Purves Mon, 13 May 2024

Australia

JP Morgan fined A$775,000 for failing to stop market manipulation

The regulator spotted the market manipulation and informed JP Morgan of the breaches, which was then slow to respond.

Dan Purves Thu, 09 May 2024

Australia

Race for Qantm heats up with IPH bid

AJ Park-owner IPH failed in its 2018 attempt to buy up its rival, but this time hopes a 13% premium on the shares will help it win out against two other firms.