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Economy continues to slow

Interest rates on hold as the economy continues to slow

VIDEO – AUGUST 2026
In this month’s economic update, Stephen Koukoulas, Zagga’s Economist-in-Residence, discusses the Reserve Bank’s decision to leave interest rates on hold, softer economic conditions, and easing inflation pressures. He also examines housing market trends, including falling house prices, construction challenges, migration dynamics and the outlook for first home buyers. Stephen concludes with his views on the direction of interest rates and the key economic themes shaping 2027.

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Investor education lags as private credit attracts new capital

INVESTOR DAILY
Rapid private credit growth is drawing more investors but industry leaders warn education has failed to keep pace with the expanding demand.

Australia’s booming private credit market is attracting growing numbers of investors, but industry participants have warned that investor understanding of the asset class is failing to keep pace with its rapid expansion, increasing the importance of due diligence and manager selection.

Real estate private credit investment manager Zagga said Australia’s private credit market had grown to about $235 billion in assets under management, delivering a compound annual growth rate of 21 per cent over the past decade compared with around 5 per cent for bank debt and bonds.

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Zagga raises $65m for Sydney real estate development

FINANCIAL STANDARD
Zagga, a real estate private credit investment manager, has secured $65 million through an oversubscribed corporate note arranged by FIIG Securities.

Zagga will allocate the funds to mid-market residential development projects along Australia’s eastern seaboard, predominantly focused on Sydney.

The four-year, senior secured corporate note exposes investors to fixed income with a current yield of 7.85% per annum. It closed 30% above its target of $50 million.

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Zagga secures $65 million bond issuance arranged by FIIG 

Specialist real estate private credit investment manager, Zagga, has secured $65 million through an oversubscribed corporate note arranged by fixed income specialist, FIIG Securities.

The four-year, senior secured note closed 30 per cent over its target figure of $50 million, offering investors access to a quality fixed income investment with a current yield of ~7.85% per annum (Bank Bill Swap Rate (BBSW) + 4.20%).

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Inflation up, unemployment up — what’s next for rates? 

October brought mixed signals for Australia’s economy — and a growing dilemma for the Reserve Bank.

The RBA held rates steady at its latest meeting, citing elevated inflation and a rising unemployment rate. With its dual mandate to support full employment and keep inflation near 2.5%, the central bank faces a tough choice: cut rates to support jobs, or hike to contain prices.

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