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First-mover costs stifle digital finance: report

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2026
... Despite Australia boasting the technology and institutional capabilities for digital finance, several factors, including high barriers to first-movers, are derailing growth. According to a report from BlockchainAPAC, which recently conducted a national ...

'Easy peasy, done': Senate rips Equity Trustees' checklist governance

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2026
... trustee rejected. The committee revealed Equity Trustees' internal response to increasing members holding limit in a high-growth fund from 50% to 95% was three words: "Easy peasy, done." Senator Paul Scarr questioned Equity Trustees: "How does that ...

ASIC zeroes in on recurring compliance breaches

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2026
ASIC has warned financial advice licensees to address lapses in reference checking, professional indemnity insurance and superannuation advice practices in an update released this week. The regulator has recently released new guidance for professional ...

Amundi deepens Asia investment bench

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2026
... a member of Amundi's executive committee. Boychuck has more than 20 years' experience across emerging markets and high-yield credit, while Jian has more than 19 years' experience in global emerging markets and also high-yield credit. Alongside ...

EQT ramps up investments on Asia-Pacific mid-market plays

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2026
... significant opportunity as business sought to scale an enter new markets. "Our active ownership approach means working closely with high-quality companies, founders and management teams on that next phase of growth, bringing the same sector expertise ...

Iress retains tech mandate with Capital Haus

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2026
... said as the advice firm matures, having the right technology partner has been critical to supporting advisers to deliver high-quality advice. "Iress has been an important part of that journey, providing not only market-leading technology through Xplan ...

Government backs Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
... comprising regulators, industry representatives and independent members. The committee will help identify and prioritise high-value areas for innovation, consider the case thematic sandboxes and improve coordination between government, regulators and ...

NZ Super names head of strategic titling

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, the manager of the NZ Super Fund, has named its new head of strategic tilting. The role was vacated following the transition of Alex Bacchus to a new position as head of the asset allocation department last ...

State Street appoints head of Asia Pacific

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
... Blackstone Credit and Insurance. The State Street Blackstone Senior Loan Active ETF (ASX: SBSL) and State Street Blackstone High Income Active ETF (ASX: SBHI) listed on the ASX on August 7.

Retiree super spending injects $121bn into Aussie economy

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
New research has found retirees will spend close to $121 billion from their superannuation in 2026, bolstering the Australian economy and supporting jobs. Commissioned by the Super Member Council (SMC) and conducted by ACIL Allen, the research surveyed ...