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HSBC launches local venture debt offering

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2023
HSBC has unveiled a venture debt offering to the Australian market which specifically targets technology focused startups. According to the banking giant, an initial $228 million has been allocated to the new offering, with loans ranging from $10 million ...

AMP to pay $100m to settle BOLR class action

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2023
... satisfaction in terms of some of the changes we've made, some of the services we've put in place. We've improved technology and advice delivery processes, so the overall sentiment has improved. "But BOLR was this big issue from the past that ...

Quality is worth paying for in 2024: UBS

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2023
... 2023." It added that learning inventories, one-off base effects in healthcare, and earnings contributions from the technology sector and other quality companies should set off cyclical headwinds from slower US economic growth. "We expect 3% growth from ...

Praemium plummets on weak financial outlook

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2023
Praemium's stock tumbled following a projected revenue margin decline and higher operating costs announced at yesterday's 2023 annual general meeting. The wealth platform updated its financial outlook indicating that its average revenue margin ...

BNP Paribas acquires HSBC's hedge fund admin business

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
BNP Paribas Securities Services has signed an exclusive agreement to take on HSBC's hedge fund administration business. The transfer of services from HSBC to BNP Paribas will involve the integration of certain employees within BNP Paribas' expert teams ...

Small, large entity regulation needs balance: APRA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
... the pinch. AMP announced that it will commit $60 million and partner with UK firm Engine by Starling to launch the technology platform to house small business owners' transaction and savings accounts. "AMP Bank's near-term performance will continue ...

Paraplanners unfazed by QAR, AI: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
... Paraplanner Hub and Tanngo survey finds that most paraplanners are not concerned about job security as only 37% think that technology and regulatory changes will impact their roles. While 67% of Australia's paraplanners are optimistic about the future ...

SEC sues Kraken exchange again

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
... paying one of the largest corporate penalties in US history," he said. "The message here should be clear, using new technology to break the law does not make you a disruptor, it makes you a criminal." Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen added that ...

Super Members Council names chief executive

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 21 NOV 2023
... Schubert as its inaugural chief executive. Schubert will move to SMC following a tenure as chief executive at Science and Technology Australia. She's also held senior communication and advocacy roles, including at Universities Australia and the RECOGNISE ...

Colonial First State enhances FirstChoice with Elemnta

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 21 NOV 2023
Colonial First State (CFS) rolled out a major enhancement to FirstChoice, reducing set-up time for new and existing accounts by up to 80%. CFS has worked with Elemnta to allow advisers to use existing client data via an integration with Xplan, reducing ...