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ASIC warns Gen Z against chasing unrealistic crypto gains

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... trading based on what's popular online carries real risks, particularly in volatile markets like crypto," ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland said. Social media, one of the main sources of information for the 18 to 28 age demographic, is also a major distributor ...

Pinnacle takes over Pacific Asset Management

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
... respective benchmarks with consistent alpha generation underpinning ongoing performance fee contributions, said Pinnacle chair Alan Watson. "Our broad platform of affiliates and strategies, together with increasing presence in much larger addressable ...

Benchmark report reveals crucial blind spots in whistleblower protections

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 4 DEC 2025
... these protections and consider the specific circumstances and characteristics of the company. Commenting, ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland said whistleblowers play a crucial role in identifying and exposing misconduct in relation to the company. "Without ...

ASIC eyeing advisers recommending private credit funds

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 DEC 2025
ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland has told an industry event that the regulator is keeping an eye on the private credit sector, with increased surveillance continuing in 2026. "On the retail side, this surveillance will look at disclosures of fees and ...

Shield proposes to liquidate equities to pay investors

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 DEC 2025
... aside sufficient assets to pay the claims of non-investor creditors of Keystone who have lodged proofs of. ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland told an industry event yesterday the regulator has 10 separate Federal Court proceedings against 18 defendants ...

Zagga raises $65m for Sydney real estate development

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 2 DEC 2025
... with a current yield of 7.85% per annum. It closed 30% above its target of $50 million. Zagga chief executive and co-founder Alan Greenstein said the structural imbalances in the Australian property market present a compelling investment case. "We have ...

Capital Haus acquires Adelaide advice firm, FUM to exceed $1bn

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 1 DEC 2025
... Haus has acquired Adelaide's advice business Baker Young, with the firm to retain its brand and staff. Baker Young founders Alan Young and David Baker will remain in active advisory roles, as Capital Haus will also move its existing client to the 'Baker ...

ASIC to monitor union redundancy funds

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025
... licence is granted. "ASIC's approach to regulation commonly evolves in response to changes in markets," ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland said. "Since ASIC first granted relief for these types of funds, there has been a significant increase in funds ...

Magellan global equities lead exits amid investigation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025
... attention separately and that an internal investigation is underway. It also said Streimann resigned from his post yesterday. Alan Pullen and Casey McLean have been named interim co-heads of global equities. "MFG remains committed to ensuring appropriate ...

Majority of SMSF establishments based on bad advice: ASIC

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025
... included 13 files that also led to significant concerns about client detriment in relation to the advice. ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland warned that the next steps involved a consideration of a range of regulatory responses. "This includes enforcement ...