In this episode, we’re joined by Peita Piper, CEO and Executive Director of Avenue Bank — Australia’s first bank dedicated exclusively to bank guarantees.
Peita breaks down a long-standing pain point in the property sector: slow, manual, and uncertain bank guarantee processes that can delay developments and tie up capital. She explains how Avenue Bank is challenging that model through digitisation, speed, and a highly specialised approach — delivering same-day guarantees, greater flexibility, and a more streamlined experience for developers and tenants.
We also explore how bank guarantees fit across the full development lifecycle, from site acquisition through to post-completion, and why demand is growing across asset classes — particularly in industrial and logistics. Peita shares insights into the role of technology in modern banking, the importance of certainty and speed in property transactions, and why focusing on a single niche has been key to Avenue Bank’s success.
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