Every so often, pivotal moments occur that shift a company or sector. Back in 1952, La Trobe Financial was founded when institutional investment was sourced to provide loans to returned servicemen to purchase a home. These were high quality borrowers who could demonstrate employment or running a successful business but were falling short on strict bank guidelines relating to continuity of income or level of savings.

In today’s evolving private credit landscape, financial advisers are navigating a wave of new products, platforms, and providers. As banks retreat from traditional lending, non-bank lenders and asset management firms have stepped in, offering investors access to attractive yield opportunities. But with growth comes complexity, the potential of volatility, and a whole range of other considerations.

La Trobe Financial CEO, Chris Andrews,  spoke with Forbes Australia, sharing a broad-ranging historical look at investment markets, why he sees alternative private assets as an innovative, why middle America could prove a boon for Australian investors, and why we shouldn’t bash the banks too hard.

View our recent LF1 Investor Briefing, hosted by Chief Investment Officer Chris Paton. The session covers current trading activity, portfolio construction using La Trobe Financial’s flagship strategies, and the market outlook for private credit.