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Spark Financial Group launches digital investing solution

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023
... self-driven investment solution, he added. "Launching our digital investing solution today is a logical step in empowering consumers to engage with investing and building wealth in an accessible fashion and for Spark to reach an even greater number of ...

New Australian digital assets bill to regulate crypto

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2023
... experienced by FTX, ACX.io, My CryptoWallet, and Blockchain Global Limited. Of note, the collapse of Blockchain Global cost consumers approximately $21 million. In the realm of Digital Asset Custody, the Bill requires key personnel to be based in Australia ...

We need to be ready: APRA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2023
... leave the banks to wear the costs," he said. "Industry, including banks, should be held to a very high bar to protect consumers against scams." He explained if banks don't meet the bar, then they should be on the hook to reimburse. "However, if they've ...

Managed accounts achieve record inflows: IMAP

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAR 2023
... communicate proactively with clients." According to the census, separately managed accounts remain the most popular choice for consumers, seeing an 18% increase in six months. Meanwhile, managed discretionary accounts saw a slight decrease in FUM, dropping ...

The seven global megatrends to watch: CSIRO

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2023
... 2021, but again, dropped off last year. "An area that we see driving some of these trust trends and weighing in to help consumers think about these decisions, is transparency around sustainability and ethical practices," she said. "So, these trends are ...

ASX chief churn increases: Analyst

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2023
... study, taken over by chief executive David Bortolussi at a time when border closures had disrupted the path to Chinese consumers. "Bortolussi presented a new vision at a 2021 investor day which had a very strong set of objectives and a clear outline ...

Government targets ASX dominance

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2023
... services," Chalmers said. "These reforms are all about ensuring we have a competitive financial system that works for consumers, businesses and investors - and that delivers for the Australian economy and the Australian people." In the wake of the proposed ...

Super funds are lousy at communications: Strategist

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... "politicians taking my money"." Meanwhile, Lavish Mod Cons are moderate conservatives, big spenders, conspicuous brand consumers and love to look good. "They're proud of Australia, they're not politically engaged, they earn a lot, and there's ...

Jones to prioritise CSLR legislation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... awarded, but can't be paid until the Scheme has been established," he said. "If the CSLR Bills are not passed this month, consumers will be waiting until 2024 to receive compensation." Jones aims to put the legislation over the line when parliament reconvenes ...

Advice group chief fakes exam result, banned

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAR 2023
... authorisation status or cease dates of over 1300 individuals, so that the FAR now provides accurate information about them to consumers." According to his LinkedIn, Karamian has co-founded Bluepoint Consulting over 20 years ago following short stints ...