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Crypto asset reforms underway: Treasurer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2022
... regulatory architecture with greater strategic direction so that it could better leverage cryptocurrency technologies. Though Chalmers, Jones and Leigh slapped down these efforts, they said: "The previous government dabbled in crypto asset regulation ...

Capital raisings remain possible: MinterEllison

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2022
... capital base. "Despite volatile macroeconomic conditions, successful capital raisings are still taking place in the market, though for many, the tactics and approaches have changed since this time last year," Scotti said. "For now, the general observation ...

Strong wage growth lags inflation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2022
... continued to build wage pressure across a broader range of industries and jobs, reflected in increasing sizes of pay rises. Though, annual wage growth varied by industry, from 3.4% for the construction industry to 2.2% for the mining and electricity ...

Magellan reports NPAT, FUM slide

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 AUG 2022
Magellan has reported a drop in its adjusted net profit after tax and declared a significantly lower dividend. Magellan has reported a 3% drop in its adjusted NPAT to $399.7 million. Last year it was $412.4 million. Its average funds under management ...

Monochrome obtains crypto asset AFSL

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 16 AUG 2022
... crypto (15%) than gold or bonds (6%). Evidently, Australians are relatively optimistic about major crypto's prospects, though likewise, a survey from Bitwise and ETF Trends found the number advisers allocating a portion of clients' portfolios to crypto ...

Competition for adviser relationships fierce: Report

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2022
... 71% on average, down from 76% in 2021, while the long-term trend remains stable with 73% expected in three years' time. Though adviser's use of multiple platforms has reached a 10-year record high average of three, with advisers increasing the proportion ...

Aussie crypto investors bullish despite market volatility

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2022
... inflationary and higher interest rate environment, 58% of respondents remain confident they will still achieve their goals, though 40% said perhaps not within the timeframe initially planned. At a time when Aussies are seemingly warming up to crypto ...

Besen-backed firm buys babywear group

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2022
Arcus Partners, backed by Daniel Besen's family office, has acquired Snuggle Hunny Kids. The acquisition, made for an undisclosed amount, is a first for the Melbourne-based firm, which focuses on a collaborative approach to realise the potential ...

ASIC working to improve breach reporting regime

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2022
... the investment made so far by the industry in implementing the reforms and said it will seek to minimise further impacts, though it remains committed to the successful implementation of the regime. ASIC's first public report in relation to the breach ...

NAB falls after cost growth revision

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2022
... bank said its expenses increased 1% because of an additional full-time equivalent, and higher personnel and leave costs. Though, the latter costs were partially offset by productivity. FY22 cost growth is now expected to be approximately 3-4% which includes ...