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Sep 22, 2026
Michael ThompsonHOST
ASIC says that governance and risk management across the fast-growing sector remain inadequate, declaring it is now, quote, beyond warnings.
Michael ThompsonHOST
And when ASIC says that, you probably take notice, right? Commissioner Simone Constant says some managers are refusing to write down distressed loans, potentially making returns look better and supporting higher fees.
Michael ThompsonHOST
Of course,
Sean AylmerHOST
concerns have intensified following the collapse of property developer Bathla, which owed more than $3 billion, largely to private credit lenders.
Michael ThompsonHOST
ASIC says governance and risk management across the fast-growing sector remain inadequate, declaring it is now beyond warnings.
Michael ThompsonHOST
Commissioner Simone Constant says some managers are refusing to write down distressed loans, potentially making returns look better and supporting higher fees.
Sean AylmerHOST
This all comes after the collapse of property developer Bathla, which owed about $3 billion largely to private credit lenders.
Sean AylmerHOST
Last year, ASIC looked at the sector, basically said it needed to improve.
Michael ThompsonHOST
The issues included funds saying options were entirely invested in private or unlisted assets when they actually included listed property or international shares.
Michael ThompsonHOST
ASIC Commissioner Simone Constant says that super members rely on funds to get basic information about asset allocation and investment options right, and that trustees need to make sure those disclosures stay accurate.
Michael ThompsonHOST
Story number four, the federal government says Australia's H5 bird flu outbreak has still not spread into commercial poultry or agriculture.
Michael ThompsonHOST
Agriculture Minister Julie Collins told Parliament today that there have now been 498 bird flu events across the country, while the national bird flu hotline has received more than 39,000 calls.