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Investors want regulatory clarity on digital assets: Binance

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025

... and bank access as the top three areas of regulatory importance to themselves. Banking remains a topical area for digital asset users, with 58% noting that they should be able to deposit funds on their cryptocurrency exchange freely and with no limits ...

Montgomery to distribute digital assets fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2025

Montgomery Investment Management is partnering with Digital Asset Funds Management (DAFM) to distribute the latter's fund to wholesale investors. DAFM is a Sydney-based investment boutique and runs the Digital Income Fund. The strategy offers two investment ...

Binance under microscope over loose controls

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 25 AUG 2025

... oversight," Binance said. "We remain dedicated to working alongside regulators to uphold the highest standards as the digital asset industry evolves." Binance Australia has 28 days to nominate external auditors for AUSTRAC's consideration and selection. ...

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 ...

Binance appoints new head of Australia

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2025

... offerings proactively with regulators, while enforcing robust compliance framework to ensure safe access to the digital asset economy, Binance said. Poblocki brings 20 years' experience across various sectors, including senior executive roles at Matrix ...

BlackRock sets new AUM record

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 16 JUL 2025

BlackRock's assets under management have ballooned to a record US$12.5 trillion in June, jumping 18% over the last 12 months. BlackRock chief executive Larry Fink said the fund manager's sustained growth has been powered by its whole portfolio ...

Northern Trust selected to test tokenised asset uses

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 10 JUL 2025

... one of the initiatives highlighted in the government's March 2025 Statement on Developing an Innovative Australian Digital Asset Industry. As part of the new phase, 24 use cases from a diverse range of organisations, ranging from local fintechs to major ...

ASIC appoints ASX inquiry panel

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2025

... ASX over misleading statements related to its CHESS replacement project. The ASX recently sold out of its stake in Digital Asset, the firm it partnered with in 2016 to build the doomed project. The Inquiry panel will provide a report to ASIC by 31 March ...

US-Iran tensions send markets into panic mode

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 23 JUN 2025

Global markets are preparing for potential fallout after the US conducted strikes with B-2 Stealth Bombers on three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend and has since claimed the attacks "obliterated" Iran's nuclear capabilities. IG market analyst ...

New SMSF industry body launches

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 19 JUN 2025

The SMSF Innovation Council has launched to provide the SMSF sector with education, advocacy and a best-practice framework to help navigate the digital assets landscape. Chaired by Kate Cooper, the initiative is focused on collaborating and sharing ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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