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Crypto operator to fork out millions after court ruling

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2024
... treasurer Luke Howarth said inaction on crypto is putting consumers at risk and holding back blockchain investment and innovation in Australia. He argued the government has "lost control" and that ASIC is now playing policymaker. He said the regulatory ...

Colonial First State completes group insurance review

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024
... partnership with CFS. Over the past three years, we have witnessed CFS's significant transformation, marked by innovation and growth. We look forward to supporting their continued progress in the coming years" Mu said. "The renewal of our partnership ...

Venture capital exits expected to grow in 2025: Preqin

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024
... over the coming year. Nonetheless, venture capital remains the best method for investors looking to gain exposure to innovation and technological disruption." Despite the optimism, the report also found that management fees for VC are expected to continue ...

MLC Life and Resolution Life Australasia to merge

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 DEC 2024
... meet the future changing needs of our customers and partners," Grey said. "We look forward to a future of growth and innovation as Acenda. While MLC Life Insurance will have a new brand, and become part of a larger group, we will continue to build on ...

AFCA completes independent review of operations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024
... Review Response Program has been a catalyst for change, enhancing our service delivery while fostering collaboration and innovation." Smith said the completion of the program does not mean work on enhancing AFCA's service would stop and that it is now ...

AI no silver bullet for advice process, documentation: Experts

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024
... tool, Copilot, is one of them. "Copilot has been out for 10 months in Australia for small to medium businesses, and the innovation that has come about in the last 10 months has been phenomenal," he said. Copilot, for example, can turn a 25-page Statement ...

ART, ISPT to build $585m Sydney life sciences hub

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024
... state-of-the-art healthcare facilities that can be co-created with key tenant partners to deliver higher levels of customer care, innovation and operational efficiency." It's expected to be completed in 2029. The University of Sydney expects Australia's ...

Hostplus ups fees, makes $125m investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2024
... asset classes. Meantime, the super fund also committed an additional $125 million investment to the IP Group Hostplus Innovation Fund. Hostplus added to its existing $310 million investment to bring its total commitment to $435 million, backing companies ...

Bravura flags growth plans with leadership appointments

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2024
... create compelling digital experiences. "Both new hires bring a unique skill set and targeted expertise that will drive innovation, strengthen our market position and deliver exceptional value to our clients as we scale new heights."

JANA snags Ignition Advice executive

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2024
... scalable, secure technology environments will allow us to deliver greater value to clients and reinforce our commitment to innovation in the asset consulting space." Commenting on his appointment, Mahoney said: "JANA's vision to evolve its digital ...