Inside Australia's $200b unregulated private credit boom
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Risks and Concerns in Australia's Private Credit Market
The chapter examines the rapid expansion of the private credit market in Australia, detailing concerns about transparency, systemic risks, and the potential formation of a market bubble. It touches on issues such as lack of regulation, delayed disclosure practices, and risks associated with lending to high-risk companies, while also discussing the regulatory oversight and investor protection measures in place. The episode emphasizes the need for investors to understand the risks involved in private credit, especially as retail investors increasingly participate in the market through superannuation funds.
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