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Australian Unity picks new chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 29 SEP 2025
... of Australia, Boston Consulting Group and REA Group, with a track record of delivering large-scale transformation and digital innovation programs. Her selection comes after a rigorous process involving both internal and external candidates. "A dynamic ...

Feature: Digital advice | Sleeping giant

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025
... Stockspot also recently hit a milestone of $1 billion. Finura joint managing director Peter Worn says direct-to-consumer digital advisers have done a very good job of targeting self-directed investors - particularly those who are not buying properties ...

Australia, UK regulators exchange insights

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025
... and Australia have exchanged information on their respective approaches to financial markets, pension structures, and digital asset advancement at the inaugural UK-Australia Joint Financial Regulatory Forum. The virtual forum was chaired by director ...

FINSIA chief executive steps down

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025
... reset to operating and business models, expanded FINSIA's learning platform to incorporate microlearning programs and digital credentials, established commercial partnerships domestically and internationally, and increased member satisfaction and engagement ...

Crypto providers to hold AFSL under proposed laws

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
The government is inviting industry feedback on its proposed legislation to develop a fit-for-purpose digital asset regime to better regulate platforms that hold digital assets. The draft legislation introduces two new financial products within the ...

Colonial First State partners with MST Financial

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2025
... advisers deliver the best possible outcomes for their clients' investment portfolios." CFS is also innovating its digital infrastructure. The planned launch of new digital reporting options on CFS Edge and CFS FirstChoice in October will enable more ...

Insignia Financial to upgrade digital infrastructure

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 22 SEP 2025
Insignia Financial is enhancing its digital infrastructure by using the AI capabilities offered by the Google Cloud platform. Implementation of this new technology will improve personalisation and efficiency of service delivery across all Insignia Financial ...

MHC Digital partners to launch stablecoin platform

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 22 SEP 2025
MHC Digital Group has entered a 50/50 joint venture with Catena Digital to launch Macropod, Australia's first fully licensed, AUD-backed stablecoin platform. Through the platform, it will issue its stablecoin at 1:1 against Australian dollars held in ...

ASIC makes 'first-of-its-kind' exemption to broaden digital asset access

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
... that has a relatively stable price. In this instance, the stablecoin selected for the exemption is AUDM issued by Catena Digital. Catena Digital was granted an AFSL about two months ago when it launched the Australian dollar-denominated stablecoin. According ...

Aura Group explores ASX listing, appoints advisers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
... $1.3 billion in funds under management and advice, the alternative fund manager offers venture capital, private equity, digital assets and multi-asset strategies. Founded in Sydney in late 2008, it is now headquartered in Singapore serving an investor ...