Private credit is booming. But do investors fully understand the risks?
In this episode, learn the mechanics of private credit, its place within the private capital universe and why it's suddenly everywhere - from retail portfolios to billion-dollar super funds.
Key takeaways include:
Why private credit is not the "bond-like risk" some claim it is
How super funds allocate private credit under regulatory pressure
Why borrower type, loan structure and economic cycles matter
What needs to change in how private credit is marketed
The potential regulatory interventions on the horizon
Whether you're an institutional investor or private wealth adviser, this episode is a must-listen.
Host: Tahn Sharpe, Editor INTHEBLACK, CPA Australia
Guest: Michael Block, CIO, Bellmont Securities
You can learn about Bellmont Securities at their website and find them on LinkedIn.
Additionally, discover more with this overview of private credit from the RBA.
And you can read Michael’s contributions on Investor Strategy News:
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How do you maintain your strategic focus in such a volatile global market?
Sanjeev Gandhi, Orica’s managing director and CEO, shares his insightful views on this and much more.
Gandhi and CPA Australia CEO Chris Freeland chatted on stage at the recent ECTA (Economic Trade and Agreement) Unleashed event – a one-day conference held in Sydney between CPA Australia and the Australian (Sydney) chapter of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
The event connected CPA Australia members, community leaders, business, and government agencies to deliver practical insights and technical information on both the Australian and Indian markets.
This episode is a recording of that insightful conversation.
Gandhi outlines the realities of operating in more than 130 jurisdictions and explains why the last five years have marked the most unpredictable period of his career.
This conversation also covers issues such as:
Navigating global volatility
Opportunities created by geopolitical shifts
The Australia-India partnership
Productivity and policy challenges in Australia
Shifts from globalisation to localisation
Listen in now.
Host: Chris Freeland AM, CEO, CPA Australia
Guest: Sanjeev Gandhi, Managing Director and CEO, Orica
And you can learn about this event at its CPA Australia page.
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When anti-money laundering (AML) comes to mind, most accountants assume it only applies to large transactions – but that’s now changing.
This episode explains new AML obligations for accountants. Specifically, how the reforms to AML and counter terrorism financing (CTF) in 2026 will affect many accounting practices.
You’ll gain a clear understanding of what the changes will mean, including which services fall under the new designated services rules, how the regulator AUSTRAC (Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre) will assess compliance and what firms can do now to prepare.
Key learnings include:
An explanation of the regulator AUSTRAC’s role and tranche two reforms to the AML/CTF regime
The timeline for implementation of these new reforms
How to identify whether your services qualify as “designated” services
How to conduct risk assessments
Why client onboarding and beneficial ownership checks will become more detailed
What sole practitioners should consider in meeting new compliance obligations
Tune in now for valuable information on this key reform in 2026.
Host: Neville Birthisel, Advisor, Regulations and Standards, CPA Australia
Guest: Adrian Verdnik, Partner and Section Leader, Banking and Financial Services Practice, Hall & Wilcox. His financial services law practice covers superannuation, managed funds, insurance and financial advice.
Learn more about today’s episode guest at the Hall & Wilcox website.
AUSTRAC’s site has more information on what accountants need to know about AML and CTF reform.
Additionally, CPA Australia’s Public Practice My Firm My Future site has further information on AML and CTF obligations for many practitioners in Australia.
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AI has become one of the most-used business technologies. But delve deeper into the biz tech data and there’s another story to be told.
In the latest CPA Australia Business Technology Report, 89 per cent of respondents said their organisation used AI in 2025, up from 69 per cent in 2024 and 55 per cent in 2023.
Yet only 16 per cent report that AI is fully embedded across their operations.
Most teams are still experimenting, often relying on free or basic tools rather than structured, strategic adoption. The gap between usage and true integration points to significant untapped potential.
Many core finance and operational processes are still only lightly digitised, despite clear opportunities for efficiency, clarity and improved decision-making.
This episode examines how finance and accounting teams can use AI to strengthen systems and create capacity where it matters most.
Drawing on the survey’s findings, you’ll hear how top-performing businesses integrate AI across their workflows and why mindset, curiosity and practical governance underpin successful adoption.
Gain a grounded view of how firms apply AI in everyday workflows, supported by data from CPA Australia’s annual tech and business report.
Listen now for practical steps to help your business integrate AI.
Host: Gavan Ord, Business Investment and International Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia
Guest: Kyelie Baxter FCPA, Managing Director, IQ Accountants
The CPA Australia Business Technology Report 2025 is a valuable resource for those who want the latest tech usage trends by business.
Additionally, this YouTube webinar Securing the Future: AI, Cybersecurity & the Road to Tech-Driven Growth has related insights with industry experts and technology leaders discussing the latest trends, challenges and strategies in building tech-forward organisations.
And for more on this episode’s guest, head to IQ Accountants on LinkedIn.
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