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Global private credit v Australian private credit: Are you missing the bigger opportunity?

Rebel Wylie - May 22, 2026 3 MIN READ

Many Australians already invest in global markets through shares and superannuation, but when it comes to income-focussed investments, portfolios often stay much closer to home. Here’s why some investors are starting to look further afield. For many Australians, generating reliable income from investments has become increasingly tricky. On one side sits the relative stability of… Read more »

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Beyond shares: How Australian investors are rethinking monthly income

Carolyn Tate - March 13, 2026 4 MIN READ

With changing appetites around share market volatility and investment timelines, Australian investors are rethinking how they generate monthly income. When it comes to building wealth, Australian investors have long relied almost entirely on their share portfolios, but it’s not the only way to generate returns from your savings. As people move closer to retirement – or start… Read more »

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Smart ways to invest $1,000

David Koch - August 30, 2025 3 MIN READ

A colleague recently shared a story that made me smile. Her daughter, fresh into the workforce, had received a surprise $1,000 bonus for closing a big sale. A proud moment – but what stood out wasn’t the bonus itself, it was what she said Rather than splurging on a new phone or a shopping spree,… Read more »

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Global private credit is becoming more available to Aussie investors. Is now a good time to invest?

Adam Bub - May 13, 2025 7 MIN READ

Global private credit has emerged as the not-so-quiet achiever for everyday investors looking to diversify their investments and achieve more reliable returns without share market shocks. Long favoured by big super funds, institutional investors and the mega-rich, global private credit is now available for everyday Australian investors hunting the promise of steady monthly income at… Read more »

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A warning on private credit funds

David Koch - March 28, 2025 2 MIN READ

SQM Research has placed the private credit sector on ‘watch’, in response to increased issues being identified by financial regulators, ASIC and APRA. Here’s why. A ‘watch’ issued by SQM Research means they are increasing their active monitoring of the sector and have adjusted their ratings scoresheet to place a greater emphasis on governance. The… Read more »