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AFCA appoints lead ombudsman, investments and advice

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
After acting in the role for 16 months, Shail Singh has officially been appointed as the Australian Financial Complaints Authority's (AFCA's) lead ombudsman, investments and advice. Singh was appointed ombudsman when AFCA opened its doors in 2018, before ...

Superhero launches in New Zealand

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
New Zealand investors will now be able to access Australian and US-listed stocks on the homegrown share trading and superannuation platform. Following the expansion, New Zealand investors can leverage Superhero's portfolio reporting features as ...

ETF industry continues growth: Betashares

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 17 APR 2023
... According to Israelstam, global growth exposures came "back into vogue" in March, leading to strong gains in Bitcoin and crypto products. The same goes for technology exposures more generally, while gold mining products also rallied strongly. There was ...

SVB, Signature Bank securities up for sale

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 APR 2023
A BlackRock subsidiary has been tasked with disposing the mortgage-backed assets of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank that collectively amount to US$104 billion ($156.2bn). The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation recently announced that it retained ...

ASIC cans Binance AFSL

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 APR 2023
... important that AFS licensees classify retail and wholesale clients in accordance with the law". "Retail clients trading in crypto derivatives are afforded important rights and consumer protections under financial services laws in Australia, including ...

Taskforce exposes rising dangers for retail investors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2023
... threats to retail investors. The findings will shape ASIC's strategic priorities concerning retail investor harm, focusing on crypto assets, sustainable finance, scams, and Australia's design and distribution (DDO) laws. The report revealed a steady ...

New Australian digital assets bill to regulate crypto

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2023
Crypto regulation in Australia has taken a giant leap, with Senator Andrew Bragg unveiling the Digital Assets (Market Regulation) Bill 2023. The Digital Assets Bill 2023 aims to transform Australia's digital asset landscape by implementing a robust ...

ETF market to hit $200bn by 2025

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2023
The local ETF industry is predicted to hit $200 billion in the next two years, with product numbers expected to climb to 350. This is according to Global X, which expects the Australian ETF market to continue its strong growth despite ongoing volatility. ...

Global crypto platform expands to Australia

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2023
... office. According to CoinMarketCap data, OKX ranks as the seventh largest cryptocurrency spot exchange and third largest crypto derivatives trading platform, by trading volume. OKX chief marketing officer Haider Rafique said the Seychelles-based exchange ...

We need to be ready: APRA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2023
APRA is looking to further safeguard Australia's banking system following recent global events, warning economic ripple effects can still be felt across the pond. In an address on Tuesday, APRA chair John Lonsdale said no matter how resilient the ...