A weekly look at current Australian business finance issues and events, as seen through the eyes of corporate and commercial “special situations”, “workout” and industry experts.
Nick Samios hosts a panel comprising Australia’s leading restructuring, capital raising and industry sector specialists for views and analysis from these practitioners who have “skin in the game” – either as hard currency or through their PI policies!
Fund Manager Nick Samios is the Managing Director of Hermes Capital, a wholesale fund specialising in event-driven funding.
This podcast was formerly Lunch Money, rebranded as Hermes Ledger.
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Wednesday May 27, 2026
Wednesday May 27, 2026
How do you structure deals in a market where serviceability pressure, rising costs and tighter credit conditions are all colliding at once?
Hosted by Max Szarycz from Hermes Capital, the panel features:
• Nick Samios – Hermes Capital
• Peter Lucas – Kestrel Solutions
• Peter Johnson – Get You Loans
The discussion covers:
• debt serviceability in today’s market
• cash flow pressure across SMEs
• refinancing and restructuring challenges
• the rise of short-term fintech lending
• operational risk and management capability
• why more deals are stalling in credit
• and how brokers can structure transactions more effectively in 2026
The panel also explores the growing impact of debt stacking, margin pressure, poor financial visibility, and why funding alone rarely solves the underlying business problem.
This session is designed for:
• commercial finance brokers
• SME advisers
• asset finance specialists
• private credit professionals
• and business owners navigating tighter credit conditions
Listen to the full discussion now.
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