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BlackRock revamps private credit business

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2024
BlackRock is restructuring its private debt arm, saying private credit is "one of the firm's top priorities" and it intends to become a leader in the space. BlackRock is creating a Global Direct Lending business within its existing private debt function ...

Growth of SMSFs, Div 296 opportunity for advisers

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
A new report published by the SMSF software provider has revealed growing opportunity for financial advisers and demonstrates the potentially detrimental effect of the proposed Division 296 tax. The 2024 Annual Benchmark Report dives into potential ...

ASFA launches new initiative to fight financial crime

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has launched of the ASFA Financial Crime Protection Initiative (FCPI), a project designed to bolster the superannuation sector's defences against the growing threat of financial crime. In collaboration ...

Regal sets eyes on Platinum takeover

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 SEP 2024
... value to $1.14 per Platinum share, above our $1.00 standalone fair value estimate for the company. "At this stage, we maintain our fair value estimate with this indicative proposal, which is still subject to board consideration and several conditions. ...

HAFF receives first round commitments

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
Housing Australia and the Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) have announced commitments to the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) under the first funding round. Housing Australia has selected an initial pipeline of 185 projects to potentially ...

ASX-listed firm invests with Osmosis

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
Osmosis Investment Management, which is part of Clearway Capital Solutions' stable, has won a mandate from an ASX-listed firm. Evans and Partners allocated an undisclosed amount to Osmosis' Resource Efficient Ex Fossil Fuels Fund. The fund applies ...

ASIC cancels AFSL of foreign exchange contracts issuer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 SEP 2024
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has cancelled the Australian financial services licence (AFLS) of contracts for difference (CFDs) and foreign exchange contracts issuer, FXOpen AU. ASIC said the decision to cancel the licence ...

Advisers add 5.7% premium

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 SEP 2024
... sentiment turns bearish. "This is where the adviser's expertise in reweighting portfolios at regular intervals to maintain long-term financial plans is vital. Investors are more likely to grasp the benefits of that process when presented with the ...

ASIC launches new AFSL portal

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 29 AUG 2024
... Investment Commission (ASIC) is piloting a new digital portal for licensing which includes the ability to apply for, maintain and vary Australian financial services licences (AFSL). The new AFSL portal was launched on August 12 for a limited, invitation-only ...

APRA reorganises as it sets sights on superannuation

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2024
... corporate plan as well as some changes to its internal structure. The corporate plan outlines how the regulator will maintain the "strength and stability of Australia's banks, insurers and superannuation trustees over the next four years". APRA's top ...