Hedge fund shorts REA Group, betting on deeper Australian housing downturn
Australian hedge fund Bristlemoon Capital has taken a short position in REA Group, betting that a downturn in the country’s housing market could weigh on the property listings company’s earnings, according to a report by the AFR. The fund, led by George Hadjia, sees scope for REA shares to fall towards A$98, implying downside of almost 40%. Bristlemoon expects new listings to decline by 5% to 10%…
Australia's securities regulator, ASIC, has temporarily halted Fidante Partners from offering units in the Ares Global Credit Income Fund, amid growing concerns over the private credit sector. The 21-day interim stop order was issued due to ASIC's questions about the fund's suitability for retail investors, its investor identification process, and the suitability of its investment strategy for capital preservation.
The fund, which manages AUD799.9 million in assets, invests in global bonds, syndicated loans, asset-backed securities, and collateralised loan obligations. The regulator's intervention follows similar restrictions imposed on three mortgage investment funds managed by Australian Secure Capital Fund, which together oversee about AUD250 million.
ASIC's actions are part of a broader surveillance of private credit, focusing on distribution to retail investors, fees, profit margins, and potential conflicts of interest. The increased scrutiny comes as Australia's private credit market faces questions over asset valuations, liquidity management, and transparency, following recent difficulties at major lenders.
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