Category: In the Media

FINANCEASIA
Despite criticism, Roushana Sjahsam, Asean senior board adviser at investment firm Zagga, argues private credit is an emerging asset class for defensive, yield-seeking investors, who want diversification, stable income, and portfolio resilience.

STOCKHEAD & THE AUSTRALIAN
As ESG stops being a buzzword and starts shaping real investment decisions, Zagga’s move to join the UN’s Principles for Responsible Investment shows how responsible capital is now being used to build, not just profit from, Australia’s future.

THE GOLDEN TIMES
With alternative investments having growing appeal, the need for self-funded retirees and their advisers to do their due diligence has never been more important – as a recent ASIC report highlighted.

The demise of the $40 billion hybrid market by 2032 will simply fuel the growing appeal of private credit – especially for self-funded retirees.

SELFMANAGEDSUPER
The recent experience of a fund manager specialising in private credit suggests more SMSF trustees are looking to include this asset class in their fund portfolios.

“This year since 1 July, that is the start of the financial year, over 30 per cent of the new entities that have been registered for investment with our business have been SMSFs,” Zagga executive director Tom Cranfield told selfmanagedsuper.

FS SUSTAINABILITY
Specialist real estate private credit investment manager Zagga has signed onto the UN-backed Principles of Responsible Investing (PRI).

In doing so, Zagga joins a global network of responsible investing advocates, and formalises its commitment to integrating ESG principles into its investment decisions and operational practises.

INVESTOR DAILY
As a Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) signatory, Zagga has committed to integrate sustainability factors into all investment stages, from analysis to reporting.

Zagga first established its independent ESG advisory committee back in 2023, which is mandated to advise and oversee the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into Zagga’s investment and operational strategies.

ALTERNATIVE FUTURE FOUNDATION
As part of Sydney Alts Week 2025, our Executive Director, Tom Cranfield, sat down with Nina Dunn, Director of the Alternative Future Foundation

WEALTH & SOCIETY
The PRI is the world’s leading advocate for responsible investment. Joining its global network formalises Zagga’s commitment to embedding Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations across investment and operational decision-making and practices.

Nikki Kemp, Singapore-based Independent Chair of Zagga’s ESG Committee, Director of Singapore Green Finance Centre and former World Economic Forum Executive, said this was an important milestone signalling Zagga’s determination to integrate ESG at every level.

STOCKHEAD & THE AUSTRALIAN
When share prices climb faster than profits, dividend yields naturally shrink. So while stocks look elevated, those once-reliable cheques don’t carry the weight they used to.

For income-hungry investors, the hunt is on for something steadier.

One corner of the market that’s quietly moving into the spotlight is private credit – and in particular, real estate-backed private credit.