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ASIC furthers simplification with regulatory roadmaps

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
ASIC is furthering its simplification work, focusing on the development of sector-based regulatory roadmaps, improving ASIC registers through the RegistryConnect program, and expanding digital transactions. ASIC said for the next six months it will ...

QIC Ventures helps raise $25m for defence tech company

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
... forces shift toward autonomous, sensor-driven operations, according to its co-founder and chief executive Simon Olsen. "Modern defence is moving toward systems that can operate and make decisions in real time, without relying on constant human input ...

Combating modern slavery difficult but not impossible: RIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
While it might be challenging to construct a truly modern-slavery-risk free investment portfolio, it is not impossible, a sustainability expert says, who will help wealth managers combat such risks at next week's Responsible Investment Association ...

Iress names chief tech officer to lead AI transformation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
Iress has appointed Darryl Campbell-Blackwell as the group chief technology officer as it pushes ahead to modernise its core platforms by embedding artificial intelligence (AI) across them. Campbell-Blackwell brings more than 25 years' experience in ...

Government pushes for investment risk taking

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... they were last set. It noted this will help unlock more foreign and local investment in the sector and help align with modern company valuations. "Tax incentives support venture capital investment in startups and high-growth businesses in recognition ...

Senate report backs removal 30-hour work threshold for SG

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
A Senate Economics Legislation Committee report released this week expressed in principle support for paying super on every dollar earned, including removing the existing 30 hour per week threshold that currently applies to under 18 workers. Under current ...

Performance test reforms to curb benchmark hugging: Treasury

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
Treasury is addressing benchmarking-hugging incentives encouraged by the superannuation performance test in a new round of consultations that aim to overhaul several "unintended consequences" it has created over the last five years. Treasury acknowledges ...

Fintech AUDC hires former UBS director, expands senior team

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
Digital payments platform AUDC has announced two senior hires, including the appointment of a former director at UBS. The Melbourne-based firm has named Jason Beale as its new head of product and operations, with a focus on expanding the group's ...

Iress inks partnership to embed AI across platforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... financial services and insurance Wayne Te Paa said: "We are proud to partner with Iress to accelerate its ambitions as a modern, AI-enabled software platform." "By combining Thoughtworks' expertise in technology, product and AI with Iress' strong market ...

QIC faces heat over aviation firefighting asset privatisation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
QIC is facing pressure from the United Firefighters Union of Australia Aviation Branch (UFUAV) over its involvement in a deal that could effectively privatise part of Australia's Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS). The ARFFS is owned ...