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Chief economist update: A new currency is born

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 21 AUG 2018
Want a massive pay rise? An immediate 3464% (no typos there, it's a three thousand four hundred and sixty four percent) bump up in your wages? Pack your bags and move to Venezuela! You'll have to thank Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for ...

Aussie fintech launches index-style crypto fund

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 2 AUG 2018
... hold or trade cryptocurrencies themselves. The CoinJar Digital Currency Fund will manage and ensure of the security of crypto assets on behalf of investors, with the underlying cryptocurrency assets secured in multi-signature digital wallets which CoinJar ...

Crypto exchange enters superannuation market

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUL 2018
... immediately. It is partnering with New Brighton Capital, an SMSF service provider specialising in helping members gain exposure to crypto, art and the precious metal markets. New Brighton Capital chief executive Michael White said: "Not many people are ...

Cryptocurrencies on radar but not priority: RBA

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUN 2018
... (RBA), an official from the central bank said in Sydney yesterday. The Reserve Bank has closely followed developments in the crypto sphere for about five years. It works with other central banks as well as interacts with big and small entities active ...

Aussie retail crypto fund flags broker partnership

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAY 2018
... cryptocurrency investment fund open to retail investors is entering a strategic partnership with one of Australia's largest crypto broker firms. The New Dawn Fund was launched in April and is led by managing director Rob Dey, who was previously chief ...

Commonwealth Bank CFO resigns

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 14 MAY 2018
Commonwealth Bank chief financial officer Rob Jesudason has resigned with immediate effect after less than 12 months in the role. Jesudason is relocating to Hong Kong after being appointed as group president and chief operating officer of Block.one ...

ASIC tightens grip on ICO issuers

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAY 2018
... On 19 April 2018, ASIC was delegated powers from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to regulate crypto-assets under the Australian Consumer Law. ASIC can now take action against misleading or deceptive conduct in marketing or selling ...

New manager raising $30m for crypto fund

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 APR 2018
... fund to wholesale investors after following developments in cryptocurrencies since 2013. The firm is aiming to demystify crypto as an asset class and steer the conversation away from being entirely about bitcoin. Speaking to Financial Standard, managing ...

Cryptocurrency service providers now regulated: AUSTRAC

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 12 APR 2018
AUSTRAC has implemented the first laws for cryptocurrency service providers operating in Australia as the financial intelligence agency looks to mitigate criminal risk in the sector. AUSTRAC's new suite of cryptocurrency laws will regulate digital currency ...

DigitalX launches crypto-heavy fund

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 APR 2018
Listed crypto advisory firm DigitalX has launched a fund that will predominantly invest in cryptocurrencies and form part of its newly-formed funds management division led by a former Ellerston Capital portfolio manager. Its inaugural fund, DigitalX ...