Look through the noise: the case for private markets now

Ben Davis argues gloomy private markets headlines are masking one of the best entry points in years, and that broad diversification, not avoidance, is the real defence against gating risk.

Investor fears private credit mass exodus as ASIC cracks whip on lending standards

ASIC commissioner Simone Constant warns private credit standards must improve quickly after the Bathla collapse. FinCap's Christian Ryan tells the ABC a broader investor exodus remains possible.

Real estate credit: know where you sit on risk | INSight #397 with Jonathan Pullin from Barwon

Barwon's Jonathon Pullin breaks down the risk spectrum within real estate credit, and what advisers should ask before allocating client capital.

The seven-year question few client portfolios can answer

FinCap Platform's new adviser education series tackles a simple but under-examined question: how much of a portfolio can safely stay illiquid for seven years.

Private credit in the spotlight, but is this really a reckoning? on ausbiz

Christian Ryan tells ausbiz a recent private markets collapse should not be read as a reckoning for the whole sector, and sets out the due diligence questions investors should ask.

Morningstar's active fixed income picks right now

Morningstar names six actively managed Australian fixed income strategies it rates most highly, noting private credit's stronger FY26 returns.

Pick the wrong PE manager at your peril, warns FinCap

FinCap's FY26 review finds private equity returns spread across a wide range, making manager and structure selection the dominant risk for investors.

Australian private lending beat cash two-to-one in FY26 as SpaceX lifted venture returns

FinCap’s review of 221 funds found Australian lending beat cash two-to-one in FY26, while three late-stage venture funds led on listings including SpaceX.

FinCap launches private markets portfolio review for advisers as part of educational outreach

FinCap Platform has launched a complimentary private markets portfolio review for advisers, alongside a monthly CPD webinar series and luncheon program.

The quiet turn in private markets

Ben Davis argues the noise around private equity returns and gating is obscuring the most attractive entry point since valuations peaked in 2021.

FinCap appoints Head of Treasury and Operations to underpin new managed accounts platform

Akbar Shah joins FinCap as Head of Treasury and Operations after 20+ years at NAB and a CFO role at Hume Bank, overseeing cash, liquidity and funding.

FinCap announce first-wave of private markets managers behind portfolio range

FinCap names the first five investment managers behind its Helm Income and Helm Growth portfolios, spanning private equity, venture, infrastructure and credit.

Young people tipped to drive growth in private credit

A State Street report finds 85% of Asia Pacific asset managers are expanding into retail private markets, driven by younger investors. FinCap's Christian Ryan is quoted on education and access.

Why the best private markets entry point might be a single deal

Christian Ryan makes the case for direct asset ownership and flexible single-deal pathways as an entry point into private markets, ahead of broader allocations.

Inside the questions investors keep asking about private markets

Christian Ryan addresses the most common misconceptions holding investors back from private markets: access, liquidity and complexity.

FinCap increases investment oversight ahead of PM platform launch

FinCap Group adds two experienced financial services stalwarts to its investment committee ahead of its platform launch.

FinCap buffs up governance expertise ahead of MA platform launch

FinCap appoints the first two members of its Investment Committee, strengthening governance ahead of the June platform launch.

Private investments infrastructure failing advisers

Christian Ryan argues the infrastructure around private markets access has failed Australian advisers, and outlines how managed accounts are changing that.

FinCap opens private investments menu for advisers

FinCap announces its June platform launch, giving wholesale investors managed access to private equity, private credit and real assets.

FinCap links with BCA for new managed account platform

FinCap appoints BCA Research as a strategic partner to support asset allocation and portfolio construction ahead of the platform's June launch.

FinCap enters strategic private market research partnership

FinCap partners with BCA Research to underpin platform governance, with chief strategist Brian Payne working alongside Ben Davis on portfolio construction.

FinCap nabs Ascalon private markets head

Ben Davis joins FinCap to lead portfolio and investment solutions, bringing 22 years of experience from Zenith Investment Partners and Ascalon Capital.

Ex-Zenith partner joins private assets platform

Ben Davis brings two decades of investment research and managed accounts experience to FinCap as it scales its platform ahead of launch.

Pinnacle backs private markets managed accounts platform

Pinnacle Investment Management backs FinCap's launch of a private markets managed accounts platform for Australian advisers.

Pinnacle provides investment for launch of private markets platform

FinCap secures a strategic investment from Pinnacle Investment Management to launch a private managed accounts platform for advisers and wholesale clients.

Pinnacle backs launch of private markets managed account model

Pinnacle Investment Management makes a strategic investment in FinCap to launch a private markets managed account platform for advisers and wholesale clients.