In the new world, private credit still holds steady
Andrew Lockhart | Metrics Credit Partners | 25 February 2026 | 0.25 CE
Against a backdrop of global and local markets adjusting to a world of higher volatility, divergent monetary policy and companies increasingly choosing to stay private, the demand for non-bank lending in Australia continues to accelerate. A persistent supply–demand imbalance, combined with tighter bank capital requirements, is opening the door to more opportunities for private lenders. Australia’s lender-friendly insolvency regime, stronger covenants and terms, enable lenders to effectively manage risk and safeguard investor capital, offering an attractive r...