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ASIC report a 'solid point of reference' for private credit guardrails

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2025
... valuation processes, and inconsistent use of terminology by operators. Responding to the findings, Frontier Advisors said it is good to see a light being shone on some of the practices - something it has been working to do for some time. For example ...

Unprecedented US M&As a boon for Australia: BGA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 SEP 2025
... a strategic imperative, they will start, and have started looking over in Australia, UK and other markets," she said. One good example is Corient, which was previously known as CI Financial and is poised to boast US$430 billion in AUM. "A few weeks ago ...

Australian economy in 'very good place': RBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 22 SEP 2025
... Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Michele Bullock has told a parliamentary inquiry the Australian economy is in a good position, with inflation within the board's target range of between 2-3%. Bullock said the central bank is pleased to see inflation ...

MSC awarded dual mandate from newly established litigation funder

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 22 SEP 2025
... proceedings across Asia, it said. MSC Group managing director Matthew Fletcher said the appointments position the organisation in good stead for future opportunities. "This appointment highlights MSC's ability to partner with experienced investment managers ...

Stockspot reduces fees to increase accessibility

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2025
... superannuation and savings. We want more families to build wealth beyond property. We want more kids and teenagers to grow up with good financial habits. And we want more retirees to feel confident that their savings will last." In March, Stockspot ventured ...

FEATURE: Problem detected

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
... within a business is essential. "For any organisation, having a strong risk culture and governance is going to hold you in good stead," Stavrou says. "That accountability for superannuation funds has recently been formalised via the Financial Accountability ...

Rest invests $390m in US REIT

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 SEP 2025
... is responsible for operating the business at the property subject to the lease, keeping the property and improvements in good order and repair, and paying the insurance, property taxes and other property-related expenses. Rest head of real assets, investments ...

ANZ fined $240m for bond trading, retail misconduct

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 SEP 2025
ANZ has copped a whopping $240 million fine for bank-wide "unconscionable conduct" that includes admitting it was guilty of misleading the government over the $14 billion bond scandal. The misconduct relates to five separate matters spanning the retail ...

ASIC takes aim at super, private markets

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 15 SEP 2025
... November tell us that practices in the private credit funds management sector vary. They're not consistent. There are some good practices, but some areas for serious improvement. "This surveillance will be released in November, alongside a comprehensive ...

FEATURE: Back in action

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2025
... and global uncertainty calms, geared strategies have been making a comeback. But for those thinking a geared strategy is a good way to make a quick buck, it's actually far more of a long-term play. As Andrew Saikal-Skea, founder of Saikal-Skea Financial ...