Opinion: The private credit paradox

Despite criticism, Roushana Sjahsam, Asean senior board adviser at investment firm Zagga, argues private credit is an emerging asset class for defensive, yield-seeking investors, who want diversification, stable income, and portfolio resilience.

Roushana Sjahsam

November 18, 2025

Roushana Sjahsam, a senior board adviser, Asean, at investment firm Zagga, has shared an opinion piece with FinanceAsia. Zagga is a real estate private credit manager investing in Australian commercial property opportunities.

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