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Zagga Director, Frank Hageali says the growth of the non-bank lending sector warrants a framework. He says it could include accreditation, compliance, CPD and education, regular communication of industry related matters to members, membership, committees and potential rating systems.
The last month has seen what might be called “green shoots” of an economic recovery in Australia, aided by an easing in cost of living pressures as inflation has retreated towards the RBA target band.
It is important to note that these encouraging signs are from a weak starting point – it is too early to be confident of a meaningful economic recovery, but it is encouraging to see some better news.
Private credit can avoid the volatility often seen in public markets for products such as bonds – which are extremely sensitive to interest rate movements and sentiment – instead, providing a predictable income stream based on the loan’s interest rate and duration.
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Zagga has achieved an increased global presence with the registration of its CRED fund as a foreign investment trust in Japan. The development means the Fund will now be available for Japanese investors seeking exposure to the Australian real estate private credit sector and the benefit of its characteristics, such as providing increased diversification, delivering a strong source of income and enhancing the defensive component of a portfolio.
In summary, economic growth in the Australian economy remains weak, the unemployment rate is rising, wages growth is slowing and inflation is falling back towards the RBA’s 2 to 3 per cent target. The interest rate hikes since May 2022 are working.
The Zagga CRED Fund is now available for investment by wealth advisors in Japan, catering to the increasing demand among investors for alternatives that provide stable returns and serve as a hedge against market volatility. This expansion underscores Zagga’s commitment to offering its innovative investment solutions to a broader audience.
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Zagga Market Pty Limited (Australian Credit Licence 490904) ACN 611 662 401 acts as the Servicer of loans acting on behalf of the credit provider, Zagga Investments Pty Limited (AFSL 492354) ACN 615 154 786, trustee of the Zagga Investments Lending Trust
All portfolio numbers quoted correct as at 31 December 2025.
*Average investor return across the active portfolio as at 31 December 2025.
**Target return is after expenses and any applicable management fees for the year ended 30 June 2026. OCR = Australian Reserve Bank Official Cash Rate.
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