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In this episode of Meet the Investor, SB Talks host Joey Mouracadeh, Principal, Senior Investment Director, and Private Office Adviser, is joined by Andrew Lockhart, Managing Partner at Metrics Credit Partners, one of Australia's largest lenders outside of the major Australian banks. Andrew takes us through his career, sharing the origins and evolution of Metrics Credit Partners and the firm's role in shaping the private credit landscape in Australia.

Joey and Andrew dive deep into the world of private credit, a sector that has garnered significant attention in recent years. Andrew defines what private credit entails and addresses concerns surrounding its potential risks, including the notion of it being a bubble and the perceived lack of regulation. He offers his perspective on why some loans may be considered too risky for banks and how Metrics navigate these challenges.

As the private credit market continues to expand rapidly, Andrew discusses the implications of this growth, the potential for rate compression, and whether increased competition might lead to riskier lending practices. They also explore the broader factors influencing the sector, including the potential for increased regulation.

Andrew’s insights are a must-listen for anyone investing or considering investing in this asset class. 

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