THE STRAITS TIMES
While Australia’s property development is considered hot, growth is not uniform across the continent, Mr Alan Greenstein, chief executive officer of Zagga said.
AUSBIZ
Alan Greenstein, Zagga CEO & Co-Founder, points out a rising trend from public to private markets globally, hinting at Australia’s potential growth. With a new real estate credit fund in Singapore, diverse currency options and tax benefits await investors, Alan tells Ausbiz.
FINANCIAL STANDARD
Investment manager Zagga has unveiled a new real estate private credit fund that invests directly in quality prime commercial real estate across Australia’s east coast. Zagga chief executive Alan Greenstein reported “strong demand” from investors across the ASEAN region, and the company is “expanding its footprint to make it easier to invest with us,” Greenstein said.
RETALK ASIA
Specialist private credit investment manager, Zagga, has appointed Roushana Sjahsam as Senior Board Adviser, ASEAN, as it accelerates its regional expansion with the launch of a new real estate private credit fund tailored to meet growing demand among Southeast Asian investors.
Given current economic conditions, there is near unanimity that the RBA will resume its interest rate cutting cycle on 20 May with further interest rate cuts expected over the following 12 months. Low inflation, a soft economy and signs of a weakening in the labour market are all factors that has markets pricing in a cash rate below 3 per cent in the first half of 2026, down from the current 4.10 per cent.
STOCKHEAD & THE AUSTRALIAN
With ASIC shining a light on fast-growing private markets, finding the sweet spot between regulation and investor protection is critical explains Alan Greenstein, CEO and co-founder of specialist real estate private credit investment manager Zagga.
FEAR AND GREED
Sean Aylmer speaks with Tom Cranfield, Executive Director at Zagga, about the rise of real estate private credit as a defensive asset. Tom explains how tighter bank lending has opened opportunities for alternative lenders, offering stable returns and low correlation to public markets. They also look at the growing role of private credit in portfolio diversification, particularly in the face of volatility on equity markets.
STOCKHEAD & THE AUSTRALIAN
With market volatility on the rise, investors are increasingly prioritising steady returns and capital preservation. Zagga’s conservative real-estate backed lending aims to offer exactly that. But as capital pours into the sector and headlines follow, it’s becoming increasingly clear: not all private credit strategies are built the same.
Global investors and policy makers continue to assess the extent of the negative impact of US President Trump’s tariff policies. It is likely to remain a moving feast in the months ahead with some retaliation and adjustments to the tariff plans seemingly inevitable. One thing where there is unanimity is the effect of the tariffs – negative for international trade and global economic growth. The major uncertainty is the extent of the fallout.
Explore how policy tailwinds and market demand are aligning to make private credit a smart play in Australia’s evolving real estate landscape.
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