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First-mover costs stifle digital finance: report

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2026
... and issuance framework and unresolved prudential treatment of stablecoins and related instruments held by banks. Institutions are unlikely to commit substantial capital while material implementation, capital and liquidity questions remain open-ended ...

EQT ramps up investments on Asia-Pacific mid-market plays

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2026
... region's private market opportunities. "EQT Nexus Asia is designed to provide eligible individual investors and institutions access to Asia's evolving private markets landscape," Yeo said. "Through a single evergreen strategy, investors can gain ...

Infocus continues leadership expansion with new appointment

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
... financial services across the UK and Australia. He began his career as an accountant at various insurance and financial institutions earlier in his career. He also stationed at MLC Insurance, Aviva, Mortgage Insurance in senior and leadership capacities. ...

RBA consults on settlement infrastructure following Project Acacia

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 4 SEP 2026
... updated periodically." The consultation welcomes submissions from exchange settlement account holders, financial institutions, technology providers, and other stakeholders interested in the future of RITS and the fast settlement service (FSS). It is ...

ASIC and APRA move to streamline FAR

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
... insurers," Kirkland said. The FAR, which established accountability obligations for senior executives and financial institutions, applies across the banking, insurance and superannuation sectors. The consultation comes as regulators continue to balance ...

Actuaries Institute launches AI risk management guide

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2026
... journey, to suit their scale, complexity, and risk appetite. "AI in this sector can offer significant benefits for institutions and customers alike, improving efficiency, speed, and quality of service," Actuaries Institute chief executive Elayne Grace ...

Australian instos inject $705m into Nuveen strategy

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2026
... Nuveen, which manages $1.4 trillion in assets globally, said the investment reflects growing demand among Australian institutions for income-generating private credit strategies and greater diversification across private markets. Arcmont, a Nuveen investment ...

Equity Trustees super exit sparks Hejaz Islamic Super and Pension closure

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
... has not changed, and it will not change." "Our community has worked too hard to build credible Islamic financial institutions for misinformation to undermine that progress," Ozyon said. "Hejaz will always be transparent with our investors and our community. ...

Industry reacts to Mulino's sweeping reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... Briggs said. "Australians' financial wellbeing will be enhanced by having more access to information from financial institutions where their circumstances and queries are simple, through to full financial advice from licensed professional advisors where ...

Zerocap expands insto crypto trading capabilities

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2026
... "Zerocap's decision to adopt Integral Digital highlights the growing demand for proven, agile trading technology among institutions exploring the huge opportunity in crypto markets." "Built on deep expertise across both traditional and cryptocurrencies ...