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BlackRock files for bitcoin ETF

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2023
... consistently delayed or rejected applications for spot bitcoin ETFs, citing fears about fraud, manipulation, and the lack of sound custody options. The SEC has rejected proposals for spot bitcoin ETFs from asset managers Valkyrie and Kryptoin. Previously ...

FRAA releases draft APRA, ASIC metrics

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2023
The independent body tasked with reviewing the competency of APRA and ASIC has released a list of draft metrics it will use to measure the regulators against and is asking for industry feedback. The Financial Regulator Assessment Authority (FRAA) has ...

The Australian small-cap conundrum: VanEck

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2023
... global index, is one of the smallest sectors. "This means that exposure to an Australian small-cap strategy may not be a sound investment approach. Australian small caps have almost double the exposure to non-profitable companies, compared to global," ...

Risk of recession growing: Podcast

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2023
... care wages. All of those things could build upwards pressure on wage growth." Oliver acknowledges, currently economists sound like "spoilsports", but there is a concern around wage growth driving up inflation, leading to more interest rate increases. ...

It's painful, but it's working: Lowe

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAY 2023
... perspective, it's helpful in restoring the integrity of public finance." Australia has long held responsible fiscal policy and sound public finances, and that gives us options in downturns, he said. "... Because there will be another downturn at ...

Bank of Queensland slapped with EU

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAY 2023
... are appropriately coordinated and avoid unnecessary duplication. APRA chair John Lonsdale said although BOQ is financially sound and comfortably above its core capital and liquidity requirements, there are significant gaps in its risk management framework ...

FAAA sounds alarm on no-consultation super reform

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2023
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has criticised Treasury for neglecting to consult on draft Superannuation Performance Test reforms. FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood voiced concerns regarding the proposal and process of the Performance ...

NALI measure receives mixed response

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2023
... require SMSF trustees to determine if a general expense has been undercharged and by how much," Burgess explained. "This may sound like a simple task, but the reality is in a dynamic market such as the SMSF sector there can be significant variation in ...

Mercer scoops up third BT business unit

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 8 MAY 2023
... with a CET1 ratio of 12.3% and funding and liquidity ratios well above regulatory requirements. Our credit quality remains sound with little change in the level of stressed assets, however we boosted credit impairment provisions this half reflecting ...

RBA steadies cash rate, flags more hikes

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023
... promise and continuing to hike rates. Mousina said it makes sense for the RBA to maintain its tightening bias, as it needs to sound tough on inflation, which is currently running at 6.8% year on year to February. The board does not want to risk a significant ...