The AOFM manages two investment funds on behalf of the Australian Government that directly provide finance to small lenders.
1. The Australian Business Securitisation Fund (ABSF)
The ABSF is a $2 billion fund that supports lending to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). There is a standing invitation to submit ABSF proposals.
2. The Structured Finance Support Fund (SFSF)
The SFSF is a fund that supported continued access to funding markets for eligible lenders impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Investments met eligibility requirements backed by legislation. All SFSF investments have been either repaid or sold and there are no SFSF commitments outstanding.
Background and legislation
Background information including the enabling legislation for the ABSF and SFSF.
SFSF communications
Relevant past SFSF communications, including information on SFSF investment activities.
Access the ABSF
On 5 November 2021 the AOFM issued updated instructions for accessing the ABSF.
ABSF communications
Relevant past ABSF communications, including information on ABSF investment activities.
