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Betashares invests in AUD-backed stablecoin

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026

... licensed issuer of an Australian dollar-backed stablecoin. Betashares made the investment alongside global and regional digital asset companies, including Galaxy Digital, Flowdesk, DACM and Primal Capital. The investment marks Macropod's first major ...

What Australia must do to be at the forefront of financial innovation

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2026

... sectors, and a simpler regulatory and policy backdrop. Last year, the federal government consulted on its proposed digital asset regime in October, shortly after ASIC renewed guidance to label some digital assets as financial products. "Tokenisation ...

Former ASIC deputy chair Crennan steps in as York St Capital chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026

York St Capital has appointed former ASIC deputy chair Daniel Crennan as chair. York St Capital is a Melbourne-based multi-asset investment firm focused on digital assets, commodities and real estate. It has recently expanded its presence into the United ...

Former Mason Stevens investments lead sets up own OCIO

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026

A new outsourced chief investment office (OCIO) has been established by Mason Stevens' former chief investment officer, launched in partnership with Fiduciary Partners. Jacqueline Fernley has founded arcpoint OCIO, a dedicated resource for advice practices ...

CFS to integrate estate planning services for members

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026

... or legal partner and is available to any adviser with CFS clients. Advisers can incorporate a completed Will and digital asset inventory into holistic advice, align superannuation death benefit nominations with the client's broader wishes, and document ...

BTC Markets names chief executive

ANGELIQUE MINAS | THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026

... critical as we scale the business responsibly and continue to raise the bar for what clients expect from an Australian digital asset exchange." These appointments will empower BTC Markets to advance its expansion in the market and position itself at ...

BPS Financial fined $14m over Qoin Wallet

ANGELIQUE MINAS | WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026

... underscores the seriousness of BPS Financial's misconduct and is intended to send a strong message of deterrence to the digital asset industry," he said. "Given the nature of these products, providers must have the appropriate licenses and authorisations ...

AI, operational failures key regulatory risks for ASIC in 2026

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026

ASIC has said operational failures by superannuation fund trustees as well as the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) will drive the local regulatory space in 2026. Operational failures among super trustees and administrators, such as delays in processing ...

Openmarkets to merge, list on Nasdaq

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026

Trading and wealth management technology provider Openmarkets has entered a plan to merge with Lake Superior Acquisition Corp - a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Upon completion of the merger, the newly combined entity will ...

BlackRock, State Street see assets climb

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026

BlackRock's assets under management (AUM) have hit US$14 trillion in the fourth quarter ending December 2025, while State Street reported a 20% jump in its AUM. BlackRock's boost in assets follows a record US$698 billion of net inflows for the full ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | 10:47AM

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | 12:24PM

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | 12:21PM

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:09PM

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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