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Crypto providers to hold AFSL under proposed laws

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
The government is inviting industry feedback on its proposed legislation to develop a fit-for-purpose digital asset regime to better regulate platforms that hold digital assets. The draft legislation introduces two new financial products within the ...

Colonial First State partners with MST Financial

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2025
... advisers deliver the best possible outcomes for their clients' investment portfolios." CFS is also innovating its digital infrastructure. The planned launch of new digital reporting options on CFS Edge and CFS FirstChoice in October will enable more ...

Insignia Financial to upgrade digital infrastructure

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 22 SEP 2025
Insignia Financial is enhancing its digital infrastructure by using the AI capabilities offered by the Google Cloud platform. Implementation of this new technology will improve personalisation and efficiency of service delivery across all Insignia Financial ...

MHC Digital partners to launch stablecoin platform

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 22 SEP 2025
MHC Digital Group has entered a 50/50 joint venture with Catena Digital to launch Macropod, Australia's first fully licensed, AUD-backed stablecoin platform. Through the platform, it will issue its stablecoin at 1:1 against Australian dollars held in ...

ASIC makes 'first-of-its-kind' exemption to broaden digital asset access

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
... that has a relatively stable price. In this instance, the stablecoin selected for the exemption is AUDM issued by Catena Digital. Catena Digital was granted an AFSL about two months ago when it launched the Australian dollar-denominated stablecoin. According ...

Aura Group explores ASX listing, appoints advisers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
... $1.3 billion in funds under management and advice, the alternative fund manager offers venture capital, private equity, digital assets and multi-asset strategies. Founded in Sydney in late 2008, it is now headquartered in Singapore serving an investor ...

FEATURE: Problem detected

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
... increasing. Constant advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), increased digitisation of operations, and inadequate digital personal security measures are just some of the factors driving this. As we enter a more volatile and insecure ecosystem ...

Greece launches new innovation, infrastructure fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 SEP 2025
... investments in dynamic sectors of the New Economy, including, energy, agrotechnology, the circular and blue economy, and digital infrastructure." "Through a disciplined investment approach and independent governance, HIIF aims to deliver long-term returns ...

Cbus vows faster death benefit payouts

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
... came to about $20 million. As part of the overhaul, the $101 billion super fund will change its trust deed to introduce digital non-lapsing binding beneficiary nominations. The option to make a non-binding beneficiary nomination will also be removed ...

Young people want more from their life insurance: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
... are some of the main reasons individuals under the age of 40 are skipping life insurance. "These consumers, shaped by digital-first experiences, demand personalisation and flexible offerings...increasingly choosing other investment options and wellness ...