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Bennelong & Monroe Capital Partner to Bring US Private Credit to ANZ Investors

Bennelong Funds Management partners with Monroe Capital to expand US private credit access to Australian and New Zealand investors through direct lending strategies.

This partnership matters because it provides Australian and New Zealand investors with access to institutional-grade US private credit markets that have historically been difficult to access directly. The US middle market lending space offers potentially higher returns and better downside protection compared to traditional investments, with characteristics like stronger covenants and less competition. For investors seeking diversification beyond equities and traditional fixed income, this collaboration opens up a $21.6 billion asset manager's expertise in direct lending to smaller US companies, which could enhance portfolio resilience and income generation in uncertain economic environments.