Australia

DOWNLOAD: Fundraising hits new high in 2025

Fundraising hit a new record in 2025, but only just!

Australian regulator flags further surveillance of private funds market

ASIC says it needs ‘greater visibility’ to support market integrity and help maintain confidence, and will carry out ‘targeted surveillance’ in the next 18 months.

QIC on doubling down on private debt

Private debt in Australia benefits from strong structural growth drivers, says Simon La Greca, head of private debt at QIC.

Viola secures $2bn for fintech-powered lenders

The fund will invest in lenders using fintech to disrupt traditional financial services sectors.

PDI Awards 2025: It’s time to submit your entries!

The Private Debt Investor Global Awards return.

DOWNLOAD: Debt fundraising rings in record Q3

Record fundraising in Q3 for private debt as investors seek stable returns.

AustralianSuper lifts the lid on private credit approach

Australia’s largest superfund enjoys the diversity and risk-return opportunities provided by private credit – and still works with managers in the asset class despite building out direct investing teams in infrastructure and property.

Australian regulator finds private credit market ‘has areas for improvement’

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission had greater concern around funds that target retail or high-net-worth investors, with institutional-grade products considered more sound.

Brighter Super open to new GP relationships following mergers

The A$35bn Australian superfund’s head of credit, Jason Huang, says private credit is ‘definitely not defensive’ but has an important role in its portfolio.

Ares: ‘Enormous growth potential’ in APAC infra debt

Spencer Ivey has relocated to Sydney to spearhead Ares’ push into APAC infra debt, a market the firm feels may grow substantially over the next 10 years.