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Managing credit risk in private credit
Credit risk is part of private lending. For a private credit fund, what matters is how that risk is assessed before capital is committed, how each loan is structured, and
Why alignment matters
Every investment begins with a decision.
The question for investors isn’t simply what those decisions are. It’s who is making them and whether the people making them have anything at
Where your money goes to work
When you invest, it’s natural to focus on the return.
But for many investors, there’s another question that matters just as much.
Liquidity risk in private credit: the question that’s getting harder to ignore
Private credit can play a valuable role in a diversified portfolio. Like any investment it carries risk, and liquidity risk is one of the most important to understand. It has
Understanding risk in private credit
Private credit investing involves a range of considerations, including how risks are identified, managed, and overseen. Before making any investment decision, it is important that investors take the time to
Private credit boom sharpens focus on governance and transparency
Merx Managing Director Andrew Dunning recently spoke with BusinessDesk about the private credit market, including investor demand, governance, transparency, and the importance of understanding how funds are structured and managed.
Funding solutions when timing matters
CLIENT SCENARIO Business acquisition Why did this client need our funding: The client’s bank pulled out at the last minute ahead of a business acquisition, leaving a crucial funding gap despite
Good opportunities don’t wait
At Merx, we’re continuing to support businesses and property professionals with funding structured around real-world timing and needs. Whether it’s equity tied up in property, a time-sensitive purchase, or a
Private Credit in Australasia: Opportunity and Oversight
Across Australasia Private Credit has been expanding fast, offering higher yields and stepping into niche lending situations vacated by banks. Average private-debt yields in New Zealand and Australia tend to