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MA Financial Group's lending ecosystem platform manages approximately AUD 179 billion (USD 125 billion) in loans.
Australia's superannuation pension system holds approximately AUD 4 trillion in assets.
The market opportunity for private credit created by banks shifting capital off their balance sheets is expected to be in the tens of trillions of dollars.
The arrival of advanced AI models like Claude from Anthropic poses a significant disruption risk to the business models of many software companies previously considered high-quality credit risks.
The private credit industry is predicted to evolve over the next 10-20 years to a model dominated by proprietary origination channels.
The implementation of Basel III and Basel IV banking regulations globally is creating a significant opportunity for private credit firms as banks retrench.
The asset-based finance market is projected to grow by tens of trillions of dollars as capital moves into the sector.
In the post-Global Financial Crisis era, Moelis Australia's restructuring advisory platform held over 50% market share in Australia.
Asset management constitutes approximately 85% of MA Financial Group's business.
Historically, Australia's "Big Four" banks controlled 80% of the country's lending market.
Following post-GFC regulatory changes, major Australian banks exited several lending areas, including specific types of home loans, car loans, business loans, and equipment finance.
MA Financial Group's private credit portfolio is composed of 60% asset-backed facilities, 20% direct asset lending, and 20% direct corporate lending.