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Binance Labs becomes a family office

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2025
Binance Labs has transformed into a family office known as YZi Labs in a bid to expand its investment focus and step away from blockchain-focused investments. Binance Labs, which was the venture capital arm of major cryptocurrency exchange Binance ...

Super failures, greenwashing: ASIC's key issues in 2025

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2025
... operate differently than public markets and are inherently less transparent." In turn, ASIC said it would be increasing its focus on private markets through surveillance work. "As part of this work ASIC will review the governance processes and practices ...

Salter Brothers secures green loan for luxury retreat

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2025
... of hospitality clients seeking to improve their sustainability credentials is growing. "It's pleasing to see an increased focus on sustainability from the industry with more clients using sustainable finance to support growth and acquisition of new assets," ...

Rest appoints first-ever chief of staff

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2025
... the experience of superannuation simpler and easier for our two million members," Doyle said. "Gideon's strong member focus and commercial acumen will help Rest ensure we can continue to mobilise our strategy into action to help our members achieve ...

Government to streamline financial reporting

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2025
... institutions play an important role underpinning the integrity of markets and investor confidence," Chalmers said. "A key focus of the proposed new architecture is ensuring the new body will have the flexibility to meet evolving priorities and issues. ...

Team Super names retirement chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2025
... long-term best interests," she said. The appointment ensures that all divisions within the fund continue to have the right focus on retirement outcomes. "Sarah has a wealth of experience in super, and we look forward to her leadership on retirement matters ...

Chief executive misbehaviour stifles investment returns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2025
... metrics quoted in annual reports - when making investment decisions, the firm added. Investors would be wise to sharpen their focus on management quality and corporate governance to avoid being caught off guard, as companies with poorer corporate behaviour ...

Australian Ethical 'cautious' on valuations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2025
... deliver on their promises, or risk disappointing investors." The super fund and investment manager added that it expects the focus of investors in AI to shift in 2025 away from the foundational chip and cloud companies to platforms and applications that ...

One in three investors to boost private credit holdings: Survey

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2025
... Capital partner and head of Coller credit secondaries Michael Schad said a significant amount of investors are shifting focus on their credit programs and concentrating on a smaller number of credit managers. "At the same time, a similar proportion of ...

Iress expands wealth team with multiple new roles

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025
... and platforms. David Collins has been appointed as the new head of digital advice, a role he took on last year - with a focus on working closely with the company's product team to enhance its product roadmap. James Blanton, meanwhile, has been appointed ...