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Australia’s $200B private credit market faces scrutiny over hidden fees, poor transparency, and risks to retail investors.
Australia’s private credit market, worth $200 billion and growing rapidly, faces scrutiny over hidden fees, lack of transparency, and risks to retail investors.
A report by ASIC reveals widespread issues including undisclosed borrower fees, conflicts of interest, inconsistent valuations, and misleading terminology.
Many investors, especially in self-managed super funds, may not understand the risks tied to high-yield, real estate-heavy loans.
The report warns that returns are sometimes funded by new capital rather than profits, and calls for stronger oversight, clearer disclosures, and industry reforms to protect investors and ensure market integrity.
El mercado de crédito privado de 200 mil millones de dólares de Australia se enfrenta a un escrutinio sobre las tarifas ocultas, la escasa transparencia y los riesgos para los inversores minoristas.