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Investors want regulatory clarity on digital assets: Binance

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025

... even higher." Further, Binance said other crypto assets tend to offer greater utility, with specific features including privacy, speed, or interoperability. In relation, the survey found that nearly nine in 10 (86.1%) hold at least one other cryptocurrency ...

PC recommends switch to digital financial reporting

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 6 AUG 2025

... deliver productivity gains worth as much as $10 billion a year. The report also looked at data protections embedded in the Privacy Act, and found they are costing business, limiting innovation, and in many cases, not providing the protections consumers ...

Microsoft flips AI switch on for MUFG

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 8 JUL 2025

... for better efficiency in operation. All AI and cloud initiatives are built to ensure compliance with data governance, privacy and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions, MPMS affirmed. It also adds to MPMS's recent investments in cloud modernisation ...

ASIC funding levy to charge advisers $46.2m

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 4 JUL 2025

... how they manage the risks. "In particular, we will look at how they manage risks related to technology, data sharing and privacy. We will also publish resources that will help licensees improve the security of client data when sending it offshore," ASIC ...

Criminal attacks, human error drive data breaches

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2025

... than 100 people. The record number of data breaches in 2024 highlights the significant threats facing Australians' privacy that organisations and agencies need to effectively manage, Australian Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind said. "The trends we ...

Vision Super defends new but 'archaic' policy

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 13 MAY 2025

... located offshore. However, the super fund did confirm the new policy. "Vision Super is committed to complying with the Privacy Act 1988. Australian Privacy Principle (APP) 8 outlines that before disclosing personal information to an overseas recipient ...

Licensees slash compliance spending: Survey

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2025

... "tsunami of regulatory reforms wash over corporate Australia" such as Delivering Better Financial Outcomes 2 (DBFO), AML/CTF, Privacy and Digital Assets, he said. Under the re-elected Albanese government, industry bodies are calling for the swift passage ...

Cybercriminals attack major super funds

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 4 APR 2025

... can confirm that no Hostplus member losses have occurred," a spokesperson said. "Our top priority is the security and privacy of our members and their accounts, and we're taking all necessary measures to protect our systems and data." Hostplus said ...

The super fund scouring the dark web to protect members

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 3 APR 2025

... and any perceived vulnerability could trigger a surge in attacks," Kumara said. According to cybersecurity research firm Privacy Affairs, hacked Australian credit card details with a CVV sell for an average of US$23 as of 2023. A NSW driver's licence ...

Tranche 2 of DBFO dumps SOAs, enables 'nudges'

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 21 MAR 2025

... legislative requirements, but this information does not need to be provided to the client unless requested, in line with the Privacy Act 1988, " the draft legislation reads. The CAR must include the scope of the advice, the advice, reasons for the advice ...

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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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