Two Metrics Credit Partners loan funds secure ‘A’ band S&P ratings

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After a volatile year for financial markets that has raised concerns about credit quality, two of Metrics’ loan funds have secured ratings in the coveted A band. S&P Global Ratings

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Metrics Credit Partners announces several new hires as business expands

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Metrics Credit Partners, Australia’s leading non-bank corporate lender, has announced several new additions to its team as the business grows to meet strong demand from Australian investors and borrowers. The

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LITs – providing the structure for income

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As the number of investors seeking income in today’s record low interest rate world rises, an increasing number are considering Listed Investment Trusts (LITs). These closed-ended trusts (similar to listed

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Metrics wins Best Alternative Investment Manager of the Year at Hedge Funds Rock

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Metrics Credit Partners has been crowned Australia’s Best Alternative Investment Manager at the 2020 Hedge Funds Rock + Australian Alternative Investment Awards. The award is decided based on a combination

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Investors seeking better rates of return from fixed income

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As investors seek alternative sources of yield, many are recognising that investing in directly originated private loans to Australian companies can generate an important source of alternative income. In response

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Income returns – the increasing importance of capital structures

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In the current market, many income investments are no longer offering the safe haven and downside protection they once did. Investors, of all sorts, need to revisit and better understand

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Portfolios need more downside protection

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As global equity markets turn down on increasing concerns about the economic impact of the coronavirus, both investors and their advisers have been recommended to review their portfolios’ downside protection.

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SMSFs driving non-bank lender raising

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A slowdown in growth for the big four and regional banks is being offset by investor interest in the burgeoning growth of non-bank lenders. This is evident in the recent

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Metrics Credit Partners expands with NZ office

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Australia’s leading non-bank lender Metrics Credit Partners (Metrics) has announced the opening of a new office in New Zealand. The opening is in response to increasing Kiwi demand for better

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Landmines to look out for in the hunt for yield

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In the ‘lower for longer’ interest rate environment, investors are naturally being drawn to investments that suggest high yields for relatively low levels of risk. There is no shortage of

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