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How trend following is evolving: One label, multiple distinct philosophies

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Amber Sunil, Senior Investment Analyst, Lonsec Insights from Lonsec’s 2026 Alternatives review cycle “Trend following” is a single label doing a lot of work. Every manager in Lonsec’s rated universe of five ‘trend’ managers starts from the same core premise: identify persistent price trends and profit from both rising and falling markets. But conversations across […]

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Private debt ‘evergreen’ funds: How managers are addressing liquidity risk

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Mike Grdosic, Senior Investment Analyst, Lonsec There have been a significant number of ‘evergreen’ private debt funds launched in Australia over the past few years. A key risk of these funds is the potential mismatch in liquidity as the underlying asset class is illiquid. This insight focuses on the differentiated features of private debt that

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Elevating Standards in Australia’s Private Credit Sector

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Darrell Clark, Deputy Director of Research and Manager, Alternatives, Lonsec Research and Ratings Private credit has become one of the fastest growing segments of Australia’s capital markets, now estimated at around A$200bn. Its rise reflects a pullback in bank lending and strong investor appetite for yield. ASIC’s new Report 814: Private Credit in Australia (REP 814) shines a spotlight on

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