Metrics' says higher disclosure could hurt private lenders
Australia's largest private credit manager has warned that regulators could disadvantage the industry if it forces them to adhere to higher disclosure standards than banks.
Metrics Credit Partners managing partner Andrew Lockhart, told delegates at the Morningstar Investment Conference this week that sound governance trumped the need for more disclosure. His comments follow the launch of a review into private asset by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission in February.
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