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<p>'What Matters' is back for season two!</p> <p>This MA Financial podcast series offers listeners unique access to our experts and their insights – across alternative investments, lending and corporate advisory – to help keep you informed. </p> <p>Subscribe and follow the podcast today!</p> <hr> <p>This information in this podcast series is being made available for MA Financial Group Limited (ACN 142 008 428) and its related bodies corporate (“MA Financial”) for informational purposes only and reflects the views of its participants as at the date indicated. Information may include advice that does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or tax circumstances. The information contained does not constitute and should not be construed as an offering of advisory services, personal investment advice, or an offer to sell or solicitation to buy any securities or related financial instruments in any jurisdiction.</p> <p>Where applicable, you should refer to the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) Target Market Determination (TMD) and Financial Services Guide (FSG) issued by MAAM RE Ltd (ACN 135 855 186) (AFSL 335783) available at <a href="https://mafinancial.com/asset-management/retail-funds/ma-priority-income-fund/product-disclosure-statement">https://mafinancial.com/asset-management/retail-funds/ma-priority-income-fund/product-disclosure-statement</a> to carefully, assess whether the information is appropriate for you, and consider consulting with a financial adviser before making an investment decision.</p> <p>MA Financial cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast and has not independently verified the accuracy or completeness of such information or the assumptions on which such information is based.</p> <p>This podcast, including the information contained herein, is the sole property of MA Financial and may not be copied, reproduced, republished, or posted in whole or in part, in any form without the prior written consent of MA Financial.</p> <p><br>© All rights reserved 2024</p>
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June 16, 2026
Specialist Disability Accommodation: Investing in Social Infrastructure
<p>In this episode, MA Financial’s Group Vice Chairman Andrew Pridham AO is joined by Viola Private Wealth Executive Chair and Founding Partner Charlie Viola, and Good Housing incoming CEO Kristy Simmonds. They discuss today’s investment landscape as well as an increasingly important part of Australia’s social infrastructure – Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). </p> <p>Charlie shares his views on global growth, portfolio construction and the recent Australian Federal Budget, including how high-net-worth investors are positioning themselves in response to proposed tax and wealth structuring changes. He also explains why he believes investors should continue to invest through the cycle and remain focused on long-term opportunities, while discussing the growing role of private market assets in diversified portfolios. </p> <p>The conversation then turns to Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), an increasingly important social infrastructure and alternative real estate asset class, with Kristy Simmonds joining Charlie to explore how private capital, government support and specialist operators are partnering to help address a critical housing need, delivering both meaningful social outcomes and attractive investment returns. </p> <p>As a Non-Executive Director of Autism Awareness Australia, Charlie also shares his personal connection to the sector and reflects on the importance of providing appropriate housing and support for people living with severe and permanent disabilities. </p> <p><strong>Highlights</strong></p> <p><strong>3:40</strong> – Charlie Viola’s outlook on global growth </p> <p><strong>4:20</strong> – Charlie Viola: “The only way you’ll ever get wealthy is by continuing to invest” </p> <p><strong>4:40</strong> – Andrew Pridham: “I never make decisions based on tax” </p> <p><strong>5:10</strong> – How high-net-worth investors are responding to proposed Federal Budget changes </p> <p><strong>7:45</strong> – Will advisers start unwinding family trusts? </p> <p><strong>13:30</strong> – Charlie Viola’s views on allocating to private market assets </p> <p><strong>15:15</strong> – Charlie Viola: “We’re a stay rich business, we’re not a get rich business.” </p> <p><strong>17:45 </strong>– What is Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)? </p> <p><strong>18:30</strong> – The housing challenge SDA is designed to solve </p> <p><strong>19:40</strong> – Kristy Simmonds: “People regardless of whether they have a disability or not want to choose where they live” </p> <p><strong>21:00</strong> – Why institutional-quality capital is needed to meet growing SDA demand </p> <p><strong>22:20</strong> – How Good Housing was founded </p> <p><strong>24:00</strong> – Kristy Simmonds: “It does take true partnership” </p> <p><strong>25:35</strong> – Why some SDA housing is being built in the wrong locations </p> <p><strong>26:30</strong> – What makes Good Housing different? </p> <p><strong>28:20</strong> – Regulatory risk: Why government has an incentive to support SDA </p> <p><strong>29:40</strong> – Charlie Viola on the bipartisan support underpinning SDA </p> <p><strong>36:00</strong> – Why location matters in SDA</p> <p>This information in this podcast series is being made available by MA Financial Group Limited (ACN 142 008 428) and its related bodies corporate (“MA Financial”) for informational purposes only and reflects the views of its participants as at the date indicated. Information may include general advice only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or tax circumstances. The information contained does not constitute and should not be construed as an offering of advisory services, personal investment advice, or an offer to sell or solicitation to buy any securities or related financial instruments in any jurisdiction.</p> <p>MA Financial cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast and has not independently verified the accuracy or completeness of such information or the assumptions on which such information is based. The information in the podcast may contain forward-looking statements, forecasts, estimates and projections (“Forward Statements”). Neither any member of MA Financial nor any independent third party has reviewed the reasonableness of any Forward Statements or the assumptions that underlie them. No member of MA Financial represents or warrants that any Forward Statements will be achieved or will prove to be correct or that the assumptions on which the Forward Statements are based are reasonable.</p> <p>This podcast, including the information contained herein, is the sole property of MA Financial and may not be copied, reproduced, republished, or posted in whole or in part, in any form without the prior written consent of MA Financial.</p> <p>© All rights reserved 2026.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
June 2, 2026
Paul Heath on The Koda Way
<p>In this episode of What Matters, MA Financial’s Group Vice Chairman Andrew Pridham AO speaks with Koda Capital’s Founding Partner and CEO Paul Heath.</p> <p>After leading one of Australia’s most established wealth management businesses, Paul took a leap in 2013 to co-found Koda Capital, driven by a conviction that clients wanted truly independent, conflict-free advice. Paul also recognised a growing opportunity to give clients access to private market opportunities that had traditionally been reserved for large institutional and sovereign wealth investors.</p> <p>Paul reflects on the risks and lessons of building a business from scratch, and how wealth management is changing as private markets, AI and intergenerational wealth transfer reshape the industry.</p> <p>Paul also explains “The Koda Way” and the importance of culture in building a successful business. These attributes include fostering a conflict-free environment where advisers are empowered to act in their clients’ best interests, aligning advisers through meaningful equity ownership to create an ownership mindset, and creating a culture that guides behaviour when no one is watching.</p> <p>This information in this podcast series is being made available by MA Financial Group Limited (ACN 142 008 428) and its related bodies corporate (“MA Financial”) for informational purposes only and reflects the views of its participants as at the date indicated. Information may include general advice only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or tax circumstances. The information contained does not constitute and should not be construed as an offering of advisory services, personal investment advice, or an offer to sell or solicitation to buy any securities or related financial instruments in any jurisdiction.</p> <p>MA Financial cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast and has not independently verified the accuracy or completeness of such information or the assumptions on which such information is based. The information in the podcast may contain forward-looking statements, forecasts, estimates and projections (“Forward Statements”). Neither any member of MA Financial nor any independent third party has reviewed the reasonableness of any Forward Statements or the assumptions that underlie them. No member of MA Financial represents or warrants that any Forward Statements will be achieved or will prove to be correct or that the assumptions on which the Forward Statements are based are reasonable.</p> <p>This podcast, including the information contained herein, is the sole property of MA Financial and may not be copied, reproduced, republished, or posted in whole or in part, in any form without the prior written consent of MA Financial.</p> <p>© All rights reserved 2026.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
May 1, 2026
Private Credit: Under the Hood
<p>In today’s uncertain and more volatile environment, investors and advisers are reassessing risk and seeking greater clarity on what lies ahead for private credit portfolios. Understanding what you own, how it is structured, and how it performs under stress is increasingly important.</p> <p>In this episode, MA Financial Group Vice Chairman Andrew Pridham AO is joined by Drew Bowie (Head of Real Estate Credit), Frank Danieli (Head of Global Credit Solutions), and Ashees Jain (Managing Director and Portfolio Manager). Together they unpack the evolving private credit landscape – both locally and globally – and share how we assess risk, build resilience, and identify opportunity in today’s market.</p> <p><strong>Highlights</strong></p> <p><strong>1:25</strong> Perspectives from on the ground in New York and why private credit is currently front of mind</p> <p><strong>4:50</strong> Andrew Pridham on navigating uncertainty: “There has been a crisis of some type… on average every three years”</p> <p><strong>8:35</strong> Andrew Pridham on the role of private market assets during periods of volatility: “Many of my best investment decisions have been to do nothing.”</p> <p><strong>11:00</strong> Macro risks and how we think about preparing for the unexpected</p> <p><strong>17:40</strong> Embedding contingencies into lending</p> <p><strong>22:30</strong> Andrew Pridham on liquidity and private market assets</p> <p><strong>23:40</strong> Why today’s market can be described as a “tale of two cities”, a deep dive on the comparison between the U.S. and Australian private credit</p> <p><strong>28:20</strong> Current perspectives on the lending market environment and how they maybe becoming more favourable for private credit investors</p> <p><strong>33:05</strong> Where we are seeing opportunity in private credit today</p> <p><strong>36:05</strong> Key risks we’re focused on, including AI and technology, and the definition of a “prime borrower”</p> <p><strong>42:10</strong> The importance of transparency, and why this scrutiny is healthy and necessary for the long-term credibility and sustainability of the asset class: “Our theme for this year is what’s under the hood?”</p> <p><strong>46:30</strong> What matters most when choosing a private credit manager, including manager alignment, track record, and workouts capability</p> <p>The information in this podcast series is being made available by MA Financial Group Limited (ACN 142 008 428) and its related bodies corporate (“MA Financial”) for informational purposes only and reflects the views of its participants as at the date indicated. Information may include general advice only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or tax circumstances. The information contained does not constitute and should not be construed as an offering of advisory services, personal investment advice, or an offer to sell or solicitation to buy any securities or related financial instruments in any jurisdiction.</p> <p>MA Financial cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast and has not independently verified the accuracy or completeness of such information or the assumptions on which such information is based. The information in the podcast may contain forward-looking statements, forecasts, estimates and projections (“Forward Statements”). Neither any member of MA Financial nor any independent third party has reviewed the reasonableness of any Forward Statements or the assumptions that underlie them. No member of MA Financial represents or warrants that any Forward Statements will be achieved or will prove to be correct or that the assumptions on which the Forward Statements are based are reasonable.</p> <p>This podcast, including the information contained herein, is the sole property of MA Financial and may not be copied, reproduced, republished, or posted in whole or in part, in any form without the prior written consent of MA Financial.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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<p>'What Matters' is back for season two!</p> <p>This MA Financial podcast series offers listeners unique access to our experts and their insights – across alternative investments, lending and corporate advisory – to help keep you informed. </p> <p>Subscribe and follow the podcast today!</p> <hr> <p>This information in this podcast series is being made available for MA Financial Group Limited (ACN 142 008 428) and its related bodies corporate (“MA Financial”) for informational purposes only and reflects the views of its participants as at the date indicated. Information may include advice that does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or tax circumstances. The information contained does not constitute and should not be construed as an offering of advisory services, personal investment advice, or an offer to sell or solicitation to buy any securities or related financial instruments in any jurisdiction.</p> <p>Where applicable, you should refer to the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) Target Market Determination (TMD) and Financial Services Guide (FSG) issued by MAAM RE Ltd (ACN 135 855 186) (AFSL 335783) available at <a href="https://mafinancial.com/asset-management/retail-funds/ma-priority-income-fund/product-disclosure-statement">https://mafinancial.com/asset-management/retail-funds/ma-priority-income-fund/product-disclosure-statement</a> to carefully, assess whether the information is appropriate for you, and consider consulting with a financial adviser before making an investment decision.</p> <p>MA Financial cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast and has not independently verified the accuracy or completeness of such information or the assumptions on which such information is based.</p> <p>This podcast, including the information contained herein, is the sole property of MA Financial and may not be copied, reproduced, republished, or posted in whole or in part, in any form without the prior written consent of MA Financial.</p> <p><br>© All rights reserved 2024</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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