Private credit: Risks and rewards explained

EPISODE · Jul 29, 2025 · 21 MIN

Private credit: Risks and rewards explained

from INTHEBLACK · host CPA Australia

Private credit is booming. But do investors fully understand the risks?   In this episode, learn the mechanics of private credit, its place within the private capital universe and why it's suddenly everywhere - from retail portfolios to billion-dollar super funds.   Key takeaways include:  Why private credit is not the "bond-like risk" some claim it is  How super funds allocate private credit under regulatory pressure  Why borrower type, loan structure and economic cycles matter  What needs to change in how private credit is marketed  The potential regulatory interventions on the horizon  Whether you're an institutional investor or private wealth adviser, this episode is a must-listen.  Host: Tahn Sharpe, Editor INTHEBLACK, CPA Australia  Guest: Michael Block, CIO, Bellmont Securities   You can learn about Bellmont Securities at their website  and find them on LinkedIn.   Additionally, discover more with this overview of private credit from the RBA.  And you can read Michael's contributions on Investor Strategy News:  The four-letter word private credit investors have forgotten   Credit's day of reckoning is upon us  You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.   Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia's YouTube channel.   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest  INTHEBLACK   INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at [email protected]

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