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Smart beta ETF inflows on track to hit $10bn

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026

... and performance durability remains high, that value proposition is resonating strongly," he said. "We believe financial markets are broadly efficient but offer the opportunity to construct all-weather core portfolios that combine low-cost beta with systematic ...

Chalmers looks to shore up fuel supply as Iran war continues

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026

... Regulators to discuss the conflict in the Middle East, its potential implications for the Australians economy and financial markets, and actions being taken to shore up resilience. "Australia has a strong and resilient financial system that is well placed ...

ASIC launches beneficial ownership transparency review

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026

... funds and other bodies, whether incorporated or formed in Australia or not, that are listed on Australia's financial markets. "The purpose of the beneficial disclosure obligations is to improve corporate transparency by showing who ultimately owns ...

Betashares invests in AUD-backed stablecoin

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026

... hiring across engineering and compliance, and a series of regulated pilots in real-time settlement and tokenised financial markets.

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

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2026

... regulator wants to be a backer, not blocker, of financial innovation. Speaking at the Asia Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association annual conference on Thursday, Longo said Australia must innovate its financial system infrastructure to ...

TCorp appoints financial markets manager

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026

TCorp has confirmed Gavin Sinnott as general manager, financial markets, effective immediately. Sinnott has been acting in the role since December 2025, having previously served as head of balance sheet for three and a half years. In the permanent role ...

Evidentia names chief investment strategist

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026

... changing economic conditions with confidence, Evidentia said. Bringing more than 20 years of experience across financial markets and economic policy in both the UK and Australia, Aird was most recently head of Australian economics at the Commonwealth ...

ADQ absorbed by fellow Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026

... sectors. L'IMAD will also pursue direct and indirect investments through investment funds and in public and private financial markets, it said. L'IMAD is chaired by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. It was only launched ...

Rodney Forrest handed prison sentence for $3m insider trading

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026

... misconduct that damages market integrity," Longo said. "Australia is recognised globally for the integrity of its financial markets, and ASIC is determined to keep it that way." Since 2009, 46 people have been criminally convicted of insider trading ...

Macquarie onboards Westpac's group treasurer

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026

... investment banking and financial services group starting in June. Dawson brings more than 30 years of experience in financial markets, with 23 years spent at Westpac. She first joined Westpac's treasury in 2003 as a senior portfolio manager before being ...

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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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