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Feature: Private credit | The fine print

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
... manager of mid-risk assets and UK Michael Weaver says. "It's no wonder problems get created," he notes. With major funding coming from institutional investors, Robb refers to a large base of MaxCap's investors as 'patient capital' - they ...

APRA sharpens oversight, flags tech and geopolitical risks

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026
... resilient and well positioned to withstand "severe but plausible" shocks. This includes a deep global recession, higher funding costs and major operational disruptions. However, APRA warned heightened uncertainty globally required stronger vigilance ...

Tokenisation could inject $24bn annually: Project Acacia

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
... existing fast payment rails, better alignment of operating hours with global markets, and greater transparency in key funding areas. Commenting, RBA assistant governor Brad Jones said the initial phase was a success for Project Acacia. "[The research ...

Mulino targets retail investor protections, high-risk MISs: SIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
... Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association (SIAA) Conference heard this morning, flagging how regulators will use their new funding bonanza to prevent another Shield and First Guardian Master Fund disaster. Providing more details about how the ...

Budget boosts fuel security, misses clean energy opportunities

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
... could generate $17 billion annually, representing upwards of $50 billion in foregone revenue over the forward estimates - funding that could instead support cost-of-living relief and energy security. The $10 billion to add just 10 days to the fuel storage ...

TCorp awards $1bn mandate to UK insurer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... with the deficit improving to just over $1 billion in FY27. Along with a bigger surplus, the review projected a lower funding requirement compared to the June 2025 budget papers. The forecast borrowing requirement for 2025-26 was $21.8 billion, down ...

ASIC to receive $10m in FY27 to improve MIS supervision

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... deliver Phase 2 of the Counter Fraud Strategy, which includes a focus on live monitoring for "high-risk" super changes. The funding for the strategy will also extend to an ongoing fund per year of $9.7 million from 2030-31. The proposal will enhance ...

Government pushes for investment risk taking

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... and high-growth businesses in recognition that these businesses can struggle to access traditional forms of commercial funding and often need 'patient' capital to meet long investment timeframes," the budget read. "However, some asset and fund ...

Budget doubles down on housing supply with $2bn infrastructure push

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... brings the governments total investment in housing enabling infrastructure to $6.3 billion since taking office. Access to funding will be tied to state and territory commitments to further planning and productivity reforms, including faster approvals ...

Brighter Super, QIC Ventures invest in ProcurePro

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... growth and the massive 2032 Olympics juggernaut will provide great local opportunities for ProcurePro, but this additional funding will help ProcurePro catch a global wave of AI-enabled opportunities across construction industries in the US, UK and beyond." ...