Australia

Australian Retirement Trust appoints first head of private credit and seeks UK head

A high-level investments team restructure has seen the fund create several new senior portfolio manager roles within its mid-risk investments function.

Nuveen plots second Australian real estate debt fund after securing CPPIB commitment

Nuveen Real Estate has held a second close for the fund on around A$650m following the investment, with a final close due this year.

Aware Super looks to US and Europe as private debt performs strongly

Australian superfund Aware Super is one of the largest domestic players in the asset class Down Under – and continues to deploy capital through GPs overseas.

Goldman Sachs launches APAC private credit entity

West Street Asia Private Credit Advisors was registered in Luxembourg last month, according to public filings.

Huatai International: AI and shifting supply chains power Asian private debt

Shifting global dynamics are adding further fuel to private credit growth drivers in Asia-Pacific, say Ryan Chung and Isaac Wong of Huatai International.

Asia-Pacific is a tough market to crack

Fundraising for Asia-Pacific distressed debt is challenging and accessing dealflow can be hard. However, opportunities abound for those with the right capabilities and good connections.

Asia-Pacific fundraising is playing the long game

Fundraising for Asia-Pacific has been extremely challenging over the past two years, but the foundations for long-term growth are strong.

QIC: A new era for Australian private debt

Phil Miall of QIC discusses what the asset class in Australia has to offer investors.

Metrics Credit Partners: Australia’s private debt opportunity a hidden gem

Andrew Lockhart, managing partner at Metrics Credit Partners, explains what the Australian private debt market can offer international investors that take time to understand the region’s customs.