Jon Adgemis and the Private Credit Crisis | Sydney News

Jon Adgemis, once a high-flying property developer, racked up nearly $2 billion in debt while building a massive hotel portfolio that cost far less to assemble—under $300 million. Now, liquidators are investigating how he pulled it off, especially with private lenders who offered him risky, high-interest loans. His rise—from pubs in 2015 to buying 14 more during lockdowns—left many projects unfinished and cash-strapped, yet he kept borrowing. Private credit firms, the shadow banking system operating with minimal oversight, are now under scrutiny as property values surged after his purchases. Investors were promised safe, high-return mortgage-backed deals without knowing where their money went—or that some loans charged over 20% interest. With trillions in global assets and even big tech companies relying on this system, the real danger lies in its untested resilience during an economic downturn: if it collapses, the ripple effects could shake the entire economy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/195da85ec87bea85