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ASX offloads interest in Digital Asset

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 13 JUN 2025

... the independent review, we have concluded that the path we were on will not meet ASX's and the market's high standards. There are significant technology, governance and delivery challenges that must be addressed." More recently, the ASX has revealed ...

Private credit market has lenders sweating

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025

... carry potential risks. "If these businesses are not sufficiently experienced and capitalised and maintain inadequate standards, it could lead to adverse consumer outcomes and negatively impact the reputation of the private sector overall. We view longevity ...

New Forests sees potential in Vietnamese timber

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2025

... Vietnam," he said. "Together, we aim to help elevate the entire Vietnamese wood industry by promoting higher sustainability standards, encouraging the use of certified wood, and supporting the development of a traceable, high-value supply chain that ...

Islamic finance industry association established

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2025

... (IFIA) will work to further Australia's nascent Islamic banking, finance and investments sector and Shariah compliant standards. Launched today, the IFIA is led by chief executive Chaaban Omran, the former chief executive of Crescent Wealth who has also ...

Stakeholders ask ASIC for tougher private markets regulation

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2025

... however, showed a willingness to engage with ASIC to tackle this and flagged an openness to implement more consistency in standards and practices. The regulator is currently undertaking a surveillance of private credit funds operating in wholesale and ...

Minimum wage to rise 3.5%

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 3 JUN 2025

... might result in the persistence of higher inflation," the Fair Work Commission said. "The result has been that living standards for employees dependent on modern award wages have been squeezed and the low paid have experienced greater difficulty in meeting ...

Aware Super beefs up sustainability team

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025

... Lucchese has also held numerous board directorships addressing climate and ethics, including the UK Climate Disclosure Standards Board and Environmental Investment Organisation.

Greenwashing remains an enforcement priority: ASIC

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025

... reporting disclosures was passed. O'Rourke called it a once-in-a-generation change to financial reporting and disclosure standards in Australia. "What they mean for reporting entities is very significant... it's also really important for addressing ...

Australian firms may face 'intense competition': RBA

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025

... further - whether up or down. "We'll soon start to see data on just how the existing tariffs - still high by historical standards - are affecting the Chinese and global economies," he said. "Some of the judgements may prove wide of the mark - the tolerance ...

Cost-of-living, unaffordable advice fuels financial stress: Surveys

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025

... "The priority now should be to grow jobs and the incomes of people struggling after a decade of stagnation in living standards. Low unemployment is an opportunity not a risk. Reducing it further will not spark a fresh outbreak of inflation as some have ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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