Australia warns private credit industry of increased enforcement action

UK · 2026-09-22

1. Step 1 · The triggerASIC warns of increased enforcement after Bathla Group's collapse, highlighting governance and lending practice concerns in Australia's private credit sector.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onPrivate credit managers in Australia tighten governance, valuation, and compliance processes, raising operational costs and slowing deal flow.
3. Step 3 · Reaches youUK SMEs seeking funding from Australian or global private credit funds face longer due diligence, stricter documentation, and higher transaction costs.

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Source: Private Equity Wire

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