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Mixed economic news complicates the RBA’s interest rate options

Signs of stronger economic activity have been tempered by softening labour market conditions, on going consumer pessimism and heightened global geo-political issues.

The recent data flow has confirmed a further pick up in economic activity, particularly household spending and dwelling construction. These are welcome outcomes after what has been more than two years of below trend growth. There are early but encouraging signs of a recovery in private sector business investment, which is vital to boost productivity. Growth in government demand is slowing as some key public sector projects are at or near completion.

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What’s next for real estate private credit?

STOCKHEAD & THE AUSTRALIAN
Despite increased attention, real estate private credit currently accounts for less than 20 percent of Australia’s commercial real estate lending market*, compared to more established markets like the US, where it represents 50 per cent of funding.

Yet this story is changing, with Australia now attracting the attention of sophisticated global and domestic capital. Zagga has been a beneficiary of this conviction.

As momentum continues to build, it’s imperative that there is a focus on quality – of managers, projects, and counterparties – to protect investors capital and ensure the sustainability of Australia’s real estate private credit sector.

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Private credit manager joins UN PRI

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.

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Australian real estate lures investors seeking alternative income

NIKKEI ASIA
Investors hunting for some safe haven income are turning to Australia’s growing real estate sector, boosting companies that help them direct their money into loans to property developers.

The country’s robust but predominantly inwardly focused economy, contained inflation and growing population make it a safe and stable investment destination with lower levels of volatility, according to Zagga, a player in the country’s private real estate credit market.

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Walking the regulation tightrope in private credit

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.

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