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AFR Property Summit 2023 | Key takeaways

AFR Property Summit 2023 | Key takeaways

We were a proud partner at this year’s AFR Property Summit bringing together the industry’s most influential commentators from across the sector.

We have summarised the key insights gathered by the MA Financial team including an outlook for Australia’s economy, interest rates and its commercial and residential markets.

The case for alternative real estate: Broadening the horizon

The case for alternative real estate: Broadening the horizon

 

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.

 

MAF 1H23 Result – Record first half inflows and AUM now at $8.9 billion

MAF 1H23 Result – Record first half inflows and AUM now at $8.9 billion

We are pleased to announce our Half Year 2023 result.

AusBiz interview: Construction industry challenges

AusBiz interview: Construction industry challenges

Real Estate Credit Portfolio Manager Cathy Houston discusses the range of challenges the construction industry has faced and the importance of seeking a disciplined real estate credit manager during these times .

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 impacts of inflation. It can be an attractive through-the-cycle option for investors now both cyclically and structurally.

Regular Ausbiz interview with Frank Danieli

Regular Ausbiz interview with Frank Danieli

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.

Real estate credit | Survival of the fittest

Real estate credit | Survival of the fittest

In his latest insight, our head of Real estate credit, Drew Bowie, explains why non-bank lenders are not all equal, outlining what makes a great manager and why a careful approach is necessary.

 

Sydney Contemporary and MA Financial aim to deliver largest Art Fair to date

Sydney Contemporary and MA Financial aim to deliver largest Art Fair to date

Sydney, Australia: Sydney Contemporary, in partnership with Principal Partner MA Financial Group has unveiled details for the Fair’s seventh edition. This September, Sydney Contemporary returns with its largest edition to date featuring 96 emerging and established galleries from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Indonesia and Singapore.

Investing in marinas | The rising tide of alternative real estate

Investing in marinas | The rising tide of alternative real estate

 

Marinas are a specialised alternative real estate asset providing a critical function within Australia’s recreational boating industry. Underpinned by positive sector fundamentals, marinas are a defensive investment generating operating cashflows that provide protection from inflation risk and the potential to deliver attractive long-term risk adjusted returns.

 

MA Financial Group buys US credit asset manager Blue Elephant Capital Management

MA Financial Group buys US credit asset manager Blue Elephant Capital Management

MA Financial Group acquires 100% of Blue Elephant Capital Management. The acquisition enables the expansion of our fast-growing credit investment platform into the US

MA Financial acquires the d'Albora marina portfolio for $225m to seed new fund: The MA Marina Fund

MA Financial acquires the d'Albora marina portfolio for $225m to seed new fund: The MA Marina Fund

d’Albora is Australia’s largest marina network consisting of 10 premium marinas located across Australia’s eastern seaboard. Accompanying the acquisition, MA Financial will launch the MA Marina Fund, a closed-ended fund offering exposure to all 10 marinas.

Notice of Annual General Meeting 2023

Notice of Annual General Meeting 2023

The 2023 Annual General Meeting of MA Financial Group Limited will be held at Level 27, Brookfield Place, 10 Carrington Street, Sydney NSW 2000 on Thursday, 11 May 2023 at 11:30am.