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Australia, UK regulators exchange insights

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025

The UK and Australia have exchanged information on their respective approaches to financial markets, pension structures, and digital asset advancement at the inaugural UK-Australia Joint Financial Regulatory Forum. The virtual forum was chaired by director ...

Crypto providers to hold AFSL under proposed laws

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025

The government is inviting industry feedback on its proposed legislation to develop a fit-for-purpose digital asset regime to better regulate platforms that hold digital assets. The draft legislation introduces two new financial products within the ...

Stockspot reduces fees to increase accessibility

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2025

Stockspot is making what it calls its biggest changes since launching, including lowering monthly fees for some accounts to $1 per month, and other initiatives aimed at making investing more accessible. Stockspot now charges only $1 a month for balances ...

ASIC makes 'first-of-its-kind' exemption to broaden digital asset access

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025

ASIC has granted class relief for intermediaries engaging in the secondary distribution of a stablecoin issued by a licensed issuer. Unlike commonly known cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, a stablecoin, where some are considered a financial product under ...

Binance, Franklin Templeton in digital asset partnership

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2025

Binance and Franklin Templeton have collaborated to accelerate the adoption of digital asset securities. Binance hopes to combine its global trading infrastructure and investor reach with Franklin Templeton's expertise in tokenisation of securities. ...

ASIC lands special leave against Block Earner

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 5 SEP 2025

ASIC is persevering in its crusade against Block Earner with the Federal Court granting a special leave to appeal an April decision that found that an AFSL was not necessary to offer a fixed-yield digital asset-related product. ASIC said its appeal ...

Binance names head of APAC

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025

Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance appoints a new head of APAC after Vishal Sacheendran left the business in July. SB Seker, who previously worked as senior VP at Crypto.com, will lead the group's Asia Pacific operations, bringing with him a ...

Investors want regulatory clarity on digital assets: Binance

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025

Australian investors are urging authorities to come together to provide better protection and access to digital assets, as many are increasing their allocation to the sector, a new Binance survey found. The latest Binance Australia User Survey revealed ...

Binance under microscope over loose controls

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 25 AUG 2025

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) directed Binance Australia to appoint an external auditor after "serious concerns" were identified from its independent review. The concerns are in relation to the crypto exchange's ...

Trump signs order to open 401(k)s to private markets

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2025

Citing better returns and diversification benefits, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to allow alternative assets, including cryptocurrencies, into 401(k) plans. The order calls for a review of the Department of Labor's guidance on ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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