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Private credit After the Rate Cut: Resilient, Real and Ready
With markets rattled by geopolitical shocks, shifting central bank guidance, and the latest RBA rate cut, investors are increasingly...
14 minutes ago


The Rise of Private Credit – A Conversation with Capstone Funds’ Frances MacDonald
Private credit has rapidly evolved into one of the most sought-after asset classes in Australia, offering investors attractive returns,...
Mar 7


Debt vs. Equity Risk: Are You Getting Debt Returns for Equity Risk?
Private credit is booming, but not all debt investments are created equal. Some lenders are learning the hard way that their secured...
Feb 20


Why Quality Valuations Matter
At Capstone Funds , we believe that strong investments start with accurate, reliable valuations . A great Loan-to-Value Ratio (LVR) is...
Feb 5


Exploring 2024's Top Alternative Asset Class: Insights from Capstone on Ausbiz
In a recent interview with Ausbiz, our Co-Founder and Director Frances MacDonald shared valuable insights on why private credit is...
Nov 12, 2024


How Capstone's First Loss Position Protects Your Capital
Investors are attracted to private credit because it protects their capital while delivering consistent returns. Robust risk-management...
Nov 12, 2024


Property vs private credit: where should your money go?
At Capstone Funds, we've been speaking to a lot of property investors recently who are starting to see the wane in growth of the...
Oct 14, 2024


The landscape of property debt investments: where does Capstone fit in?
Property debt has become an increasingly popular investment asset class because it provides high-yield consistent returns secured against...
Sep 12, 2024


Direct property investment versus investing with a debt fund: weighing up the pros and cons
The Australian real estate market has long been a favoured investment vehicle for individuals seeking to build wealth. The allure of...
Jul 22, 2024


Changing asset allocation strategies: the rise of private credit
Frances MacDonald, of Capstone Funds, delves into the changing landscape of traditional asset allocation strategies and the rising popularit
Jul 19, 2024


High-Yield Returns with Capstone Funds: Watch Interview at Private Capital Investment Conference
Watch Frances MacDonald, Director at Capstone Funds, as she discusses the advantages of non-bank lending at the Private Capital 2024...
Jun 18, 2024


What to watch out for when choosing a fund manager
When investing into real estate debt, choosing the right fund manager is crucial to the success of your investment. As private credit has...
Jun 6, 2024


Private debt in the spotlight
Private debt has taken centre stage as an investment class with investor demand forecasts growing year on year.
May 3, 2024


Why invest with Capstone Income Fund? Watch Capstone's webinar with Investment Markets
Listen to Alexander MacDonald's webinar on the Capstone Income Fund with Investment Markets, an Australian independent online investment...
Mar 25, 2024


Why non-bank lenders can generate outsized returns
Non-bank lenders have grown over recent years particularly in segments underserved by traditional banks. Banks are limited in their...
Feb 19, 2024


Capstone is partnering with Wholesale Investor
Capstone Funds is partnering with Wholesale Investor. Wholesale Investor enables access to curated private investment opportunities...
Feb 13, 2024


Safeguarding investments: risk mitigation strategies
Robust risk mitigation strategies are essential for safeguarding investor capital and ensuring sustainable returns in a property debt...
Feb 9, 2024


Navigating the surge: why is non-bank lending on the rise?
Non-bank lending, once a niche market, is on the rise in the Australain credit market. Non-bank lending has grown almost 15% p.a. on...
Feb 4, 2024


Quarterly Property Market Outlook - Q1 2024
The Australian property market finished 2023 with a national increase of 8.1%, recovering from the -4.9% decline observed in 2022. The...
Feb 4, 2024


Why invest in real estate debt?
Real estate has long been considered a pillar of stability and growth. While traditional methods of real estate investment often involve...
Feb 4, 2024
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