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BlackRock confirms Bitcoin ETF launch

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 3 NOV 2025
... Australian investors with easier access to cryptocurrency exposure in the local market. Flagged by Financial Standard in October, BlackRock said the ETF is expected to be quoted on the ASX in mid-November 2025. IBIT will charge a management fee of 0.39% ...

First Mutual Private Equity gambled $80m of investor funds: ASIC

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 3 NOV 2025
... said. Of the $131 million raised, ASIC said just $7 million can presently be identified. Following another hearing on October 31, Cotton and FMPE are still prevented from transferring money from any of the frozen accounts until further notice. Financial ...

Cboe calls time on Australian market

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 3 NOV 2025
... initiated the sales process for both Cboe Australia and Cboe Canada, despite sound performance. Cboe Australia was launched in October 2011 as Chi-X Australia as an alternative avenue for Australian equities, and was rebranded to its current form after ...

APRA to rejig non-traditional service providers framework

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 OCT 2025
... business continuity planning and identifying and managing third-party risks provided by material service providers. On October 1, super funds were asked to submit a register of material service providers (MSPs) to APRA and will do so annually. KPMG says ...

Chris Marco sentenced to prison over $34m fraud

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 31 OCT 2025
... financial services licence (AFSL) or operating an unregistered managed investment scheme, ASIC said. Between July 2013 and October 2018, Marco obtained over $36.5 million from nine investors with the intent to defraud, by deceit or fraudulent means. ...

Cbus agrees to pay $23.5m fine

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 31 OCT 2025
... our members moving forward." Both parties submitted a Statement of Agreed Facts and Admissions with the Federal Court on October 28 and is listed for hearing on November 13 for the court to approve. ASIC launched legal proceedings against Cbus over delays ...

Crown Wealth director banned for two years

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025
... fees-for-no-service (FFNS) misconduct. Brendan Rodwell, who was the director of Crown Wealth Group, was officially banned on October 23 for two years. ASIC believes Rodwell, who hails from Newcastle, is not adequately trained or competent to perform ...

Unclaimed super pot hits $19bn: ATO

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025
... money work harder for your future." This comes after Payday Super reforms were introduced into parliament at the start of October. First flagged in the 2023-24 Federal Budget, the legislation stipulates that from 1 July 2026 employers must pay their ...

Morningstar DBRS expands into regional Australia

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2025
... in licensing, consumer credit, privacy and oversight of frameworks and governance. ASIC granted Morningstar an AFSL in October, enabling the firm to continue issuing credit ratings for consideration by wholesale clients exclusive to Australia. The licence ...

PacSuper extends mandate with Perpetual

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2025
... Dollar sub-fund to now include a broader range of managers and more exposure to growth assets. The extension took effect on October 1. "This outcome reflects the board's commitment to undertaking a rigorous review process to strengthen the fund's ...