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Government plans to develop 'fit for purpose' digital asset regime

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 24 MAR 2025
... protection. The approach is informed by public consultation on proposals for digital asset platforms and payment stablecoins," Treasury said. Chalmers and Charlton also commented that "we've already made some good progress" working with stakeholders ...

Tranche 2 of DBFO dumps SOAs, enables 'nudges'

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 21 MAR 2025
... what topics super funds can collectively charge for. However, some elements of the reforms are still being ironed out by Treasury. The second round of draft legislation covers three key areas of reform: the eradication of SOAs; the advice topics super ...

Deficit to reach $26bn: Deloitte

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 MAR 2025
The federal government's pre-election budget is expected to unveil an underlying cash deficit of $26.1 billion for the 2025 financial year, while revenues will deteriorate by $11.3 billion over four years, a new report from Deloitte shows. The deficit ...

Asian family office sets up in Melbourne

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025
... and shifting its focus to corporations and institutions. The Vector general manager has over 20 years in investment and treasury management throughout the region, where he held leadership roles at HSBC, Citibank, Deutsche Bank, and Westpac. Outside investment ...

Super funds to 'look more like insurers'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025
... artificial intelligence may be an effective way to automate workflows. "From a workflow point of view, whether it is to your treasury system to manage cash, a portfolio monitoring system or pot-investment monitoring, you need to know how to consolidate ...

AustralianSuper sued over death benefit delays

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2025
... that impacted more than 42,500 members. Member services are also in the crosshairs of the government. Earlier this year, Treasury announced it would introduce mandatory minimum service standards for all large APRA-regulated funds. These include the timely ...

Perpetual appoints demerger specialist

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2025
... executive Bernard Reilly said news of the KKR deal collapse had prompted "eager bidders to emerge." Hong arrived from NSW Treasury, where, for three years, he was the executive director of climate change and balance sheet. He also worked as NSW procurement ...

Sandi Orleow joins ECP board

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2025
... and member-based organisations. These include Pengana International Equities, Sydney Financial Forum, Active Super, ACT Treasury and chairs the Australian CFA Diversity Council. "Sandi has a passion for innovation, diversity and inclusion. Her involvement ...

JBWere nabs duo from Perpetual

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2025
... way in Australia in providing an institutional-grade investment offering to clients while bringing to bear a range of treasury, governance, philanthropic and fundraising support to add broader value to client relationships." The second recruit Anthony ...

BNP Paribas wins new custody mandate

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 4 MAR 2025
... deliver on their strategic goals, while we continue to expand our footprint in Australia." Meanwhile, Medibank head of treasury and investments Derek Yung said through the partnership, "we can leverage BNP Paribas' expertise in custody and fund administration" ...