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Northern Trust selected to test tokenised asset uses

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 10 JUL 2025
... will allow industry and regulators to work together to learn more about how these use cases may reshape the financial services industry, potentially boosting efficiency and foster economic growth." DFCRC chief scientist Talis Putnins added: "It is great ...

ASIC bans advisers for dodgy Shield Master Fund advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JUL 2025
Two former MWL Financial Services financial advisers who invested clients' superannuation in the Shield Master Fund have copped bans from the regulator. Matthew Simon Bradley has ceased working in financial services for eight years after ASIC found ...

Licensee compliance head banned over fees for no service

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JUL 2025
... those affected. Moore has been banned from performing any function and controlling an entity that carries on a financial services business for three years, ASIC said. The banning took effect from July 3 and has been recorded on ASIC's banned and disqualified ...

Microsoft flips AI switch on for MUFG

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 8 JUL 2025
... solutions that matter most to our clients." Microsoft Asia president Rodrigo Kede Lima believes AI can "redefine" financial services. "Our partnership with MUFG Pension & Market Services is a powerful example of how AI can be used responsibly and at ...

Adviser receives permanent ban over 'dishonest' conduct

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 8 JUL 2025
... has also been permanently banned from controlling or performing any function within an entity that carries a financial services business. Between 2007 and 2024, King was an authorised representative of Principal Financial Group, Total Financial Solutions ...

Findex partners with brokerage firm to deliver 'best-in-class' service

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 7 JUL 2025
... lending and financing solutions available to SMEs, while simultaneously enabling Findex to deliver integrated financial services at scale. The joint venture is set to deliver several strategic benefits including specialised and tailored support for SMEs ...

Profile Financial Services names new chief, chair

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 4 JUL 2025
Profile Financial Services has announced two significant changes to its executive and board leadership, which it said signals renewed focus on growth, and continuity. Shane Dooley has been appointed as Profile's new chief executive, commencing 4 ...

CSLR releases revised levy estimate

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 4 JUL 2025
... advice subsector estimate exceeds the sub-sector cap of $20 million, the scheme has notified the minister for financial services of the need for a special levy of $47.289 million," the CSLR said. Meanwhile, the revised estimate for the securities dealing ...

ASFA publishes new service standards on claims handling

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 4 JUL 2025
... and other industry associations the Super Members Council, the Council of Australian Life Insurers and the Financial Services Council. Former chair of the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal Jocelyn Furlan chaired the broad working group. "This Service ...

Acenda hires from Hostplus

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 3 JUL 2025
... drive for growth in group insurance. Sammartino, who began this week, brings nearly 30 years of experience in financial services, including superannuation, banking, and business development. He has held leadership positions at ME Bank, LUCRF Super, Legal ...