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Superhero partners for crypto push

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 AUG 2026
... Superhero's broader digital asset push. The platform plans to expand into tokenisation, stablecoins, digital wallets, custody solutions and blockchain-based settlement in the coming years.

Former Berndale director jailed for $700k in misused funds

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... months, with a non-parole period of 23 months,for offences committed between 2017 and 2018. He was taken into immediate custody on July 23. The court heard D'Amore improperly transferred $681,496.98 in Berndale funds, knowing the money was primarily ...

Acclime acquires Melbourne's Polar 993

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026
... Kong-based firm is acquiring Polar 993, an Australian financial services licensee providing trustee, responsible entity, custody, and compliance services for fund managers across private equity, venture capital and private credit. Upon completion, Polar ...

ETF Shares cuts fees on US technology ETF

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2026
... including foreign exchange spreads charged when converting Australian dollars into US dollars, as well as potential platform, custody or account fees associated with holding international securities." "An ASX-listed ETF provides investors with Australian-dollar ...

Block Earner launches crypto-backed loan platform

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2026
... Block Earner has launched Australia's first crypto-backed lending platform, which utilises Fireblocks' institutional-grade custody technology to safeguard clients' assets. The collaboration reflects a growing demand for fintechs and digital asset businesses ...

Special Feature: Beyond safekeeping

BRENDAN SWIFT  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2026
... role, with data stewardship, private markets expertise and AI capability emerging as key measures of value. For decades, custody formed the quiet foundations of institutional investment, built on safekeeping and settlement. It was an essential, if unglamourous ...

Praemium reaches $78bn in FUA with HNW focus

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2026
... ecosystem, with clients leveraging multiple solutions to support their advice proposition. "Continued growth in our non-custody solutions is particularly pleasing and highlights the importance of non-custodial administration to support increasingly HNW ...

FAAA names new chair as David Sharpe prepares to step down

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUL 2026
... and the profession," Veitch said. Outgoing chair David Sharpe expressed strong confidence in his successor, noting the "custody of FAAA's chair role will pass to Michelle who I know is both passionate and eminently qualified to continue representing ...

ASIC consolidates compliance rules for platforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2026
... it. "We will update our guidance in Regulatory Guide 148 Platforms that are managed investment schemes and nominee and custody services (RG 148) to reflect the new instrument in the coming months," ASIC said.

Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... supporting the continued growth of its ETF platform. Global X said it selected Citi for its global expertise in ETF servicing, custody and fund administration, together with its established local capabilities and global custody network. There will be ...