News and insights

Regular Ausbiz interview with Frank Danieli and Andrew Geoghegan

Regular Ausbiz interview with Frank Danieli and Andrew Geoghegan

Join Frank Danieli, Managing Director and Head of Credit Investments and Lending on his regular Ausbiz appearance with Andrew Geoghegan as he engages in a wide-ranging discussion on credit markets.

Broadening the horizon | The case for alternative real estate

Broadening the horizon | The case for alternative real estate

 

In his latest insight, Fund Manager Daniel Hargraves explains what makes alternative real estate ‘alternative’, the advantages of these operational assets, and the key factors driving rising investor demand.

 

Ausbiz interview: A new environment calls for a different asset allocation mindset

Ausbiz interview: A new environment calls for a different asset allocation mindset

 

In an interview with AusBiz’s Kyle Rodda, our Head of Real Estate Credit, Drew Bowie, provides an introduction to the asset class and its advantages in a rising interest rate environment.

 

Real Estate Credit | Investment Series

Real Estate Credit | Investment Series

Through a series of three insight pieces, our Head of Real Estate Credit, Drew Bowie, provides an introduction to real estate credit, exploring its fundamental attributes and advantages.

Avoiding the pitfalls | Choosing a real estate credit manager

Avoiding the pitfalls | Choosing a real estate credit manager

As in all investment decisions, the experience and track record of the asset manager is an important factor. So, what are the key questions investors should ask when considering investing in real estate credit?

MA Financial Reports Record Full Year Result, Dividend up 18% to 20cps

MA Financial Reports Record Full Year Result, Dividend up 18% to 20cps

We are pleased to present our financial results for the 12 months to 31 December 2022 (FY22).

MA Financial appoints Giles Boddy as Chief Financial Officer

MA Financial appoints Giles Boddy as Chief Financial Officer

MA Financial Group announces the appointment of Giles Boddy as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective on 6 March 2023.

Mortgage security | The bedrock of real estate credit

Mortgage security | The bedrock of real estate credit

The cyclical and structural case for investing in the private market alternative of real estate credit is strong. As part of a diversified portfolio, it can offer a reliable and inflation-adjusted income return.

Equally important is the defensive strength and clear line of sight for downside capital protection provided by the security attached to its underlying investment – the first ranking mortgage.

 

 

Nikki Warburton appointed to MA Financial board

Nikki Warburton appointed to MA Financial board

Nikki Warburton has been appointed to MA Financial’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.

LiveWire podcast interview with Vice Chair, Andrew Pridham AO

LiveWire podcast interview with Vice Chair, Andrew Pridham AO

In an interview with LiveWire on their podcast series ‘Success and More Interesting Stuff’, our Vice Chairman Andrew Pridham AO reflects on his 30-year career, starting with turning around Australia’s commercial property sector in the mid-1990s, before establishing MA Financial in 2009.

Interest rising | The case for real estate credit

Interest rising | The case for real estate credit

Defensive in nature with a relatively attractive, resilient return profile, by design real estate credit can be shielded from the inflation challenges ahead. It can be an attractive through-the-cycle option for investors now both cyclically and structurally.

Spirited performance to continue over the summer ahead

Spirited performance to continue over the summer ahead

As higher inflation and interest rates place pressure on household budgets, where are Australians prioritising spending?

 

In his latest insight, Hospitality Fund Manager, Daniel Hargraves explains why we believe despite these headwinds the renewed focus on social connection and community and the simplicity of the local hotel (pub) as a reliable, relatively low-cost, quality form of entertainment offers a viable option for the summer ahead – as it has done for over 100 years.