Marketplace lender DirectMoney, which has had difficulty raising funds to support its lending operations, has brought an experienced funds management industry executive onto its board. read more
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May corporate bond activity the best in two years
Corporate bond issuance was at a two-year high in May, with the A$13.1 billion of bonds issued the highest monthly volume since May 2014. This is almost twice the average monthly issuance of $7.3 billion over the period. read more
P2P securitisation market hit with high margins, low liquidity
Credit spreads on asset-backed securities backed by peer-to-peer loans issued in Northern Hemisphere markets have moved sharply wider and liquidity in the sector has dried up. read more