Australia's private debt market is seeing remarkable growth with the market now valued at AU$205 billion. In this report, our team examines the evolving dynamics in this market in context of global trends. With increased adoption of private debt by businesses as a flexible funding source, the report highlights critical insights, including:
- Market Composition: A detailed breakdown of the AU$120 billion allocated to business-related lending and AU$85 billion in commercial real estate loans.
- Regulatory Developments: The impacts of recent changes and updates to thin capitalization rules that affect debt structuring.
- Valuation Practices: An overview of methodologies and their role in improving investor confidence through consistent and independent assessments.
- Climate and ESG Focus: Emerging opportunities in low-carbon economy financing and how private debt lenders can support Australia's energy transition.
Read the full report here
Alvarez & Marsal expands Corporate Finance offer to music and immersive entertainment sectors with senior strategic hires
January 15, 2026
London, 15 January 2026 – Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has expanded its Corporate Finance offering into the music and immersive entertainment sectors with the appointment of Dean James as Managing Director and Nilufar Fowler as Senior Director.
Episode 17: Dealmaking for the Future Generation – Inside Empower Youth Zones
December 15, 2025
Join Jonathan Boyers, Head of Alvarez & Marsal Corporate Finance, as he sits down with Adam Farricker, CEO of Empower Youth Zones, the charity behind Hideout Youth Zone in Manchester and Salford Youth Zone.
Episode 16: Meet the King of Fudge Cakes who became a Deal Machine
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Join Jonathan Boyers, Head of Alvarez & Marsal Corporate Finance, and Chris Maguire, Executive Editor of BusinessCloud, as they sit down with Chris Ormrod, CEO, Cakesmiths.
Episode 15: Budget Special & 2026 Predictions
November 27, 2025
Join Jonathan Boyers, Head of Alvarez & Marsal Corporate Finance, and Chris Maguire, Executive Editor of BusinessCloud, as they sit down to discuss Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget
