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ASIC flags firm grip on private and public markets, super funds

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2025

ASIC is targeting the perfect storm of declining public market listings, booming private markets and the growing influence of superannuation funds as key enforcement priorities over the next four years, insisting that it is not sitting on the sidelines. ...

Geopolitics, private credit force insurers to 'shift gears': Janus Henderson

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025

... Investors head of Australia Matt Gaden said. "Insurers are clearly shifting gears. The move from defensive positioning to proactive portfolio re-risking reflects a broader industry trend toward embracing private markets and seeking differentiated sources ...

ASIC loses appeal against Finder Wallet

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025

The Federal Court has dismissed ASIC's appeal in the Finder Wallet case relating to the defunct crypto-asset related product Finder Earn. Wallet Ventures (previously known as Finder Wallet) is an AUSTRAC-registered digital currency exchange. The ...

Binance appoints new head of Australia

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2025

Binance has welcomed a fintech founder to the position of general manager, Australia and New Zealand to embrace the next wave of digital assets across the region. Matt Poblocki, who carries expertise across the commercial, legal and regulatory landscapes ...

IFS recovers $226m in unpaid super

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 16 JUL 2025

... profit-to-member superannuation industry through scalable, cost-effective solutions. "Our goal is to be the go-to partner for proactive super recovery, especially as we recognise that Payday Super, while a major step forward, will not completely eradicate ...

Findex partners with brokerage firm to deliver 'best-in-class' service

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 7 JUL 2025

Findex is entering a joint venture with Ortus Financial to bolster its expertise and breadth of its service. The joint venture will see Findex's lending business progressively evolve into a dedicated, lending-first entity, with a 12-month handover period ...

Super spending calls BFID compliance into question

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 24 JUN 2025

... expenditure, including decisions and frameworks not aligned to SPS 515, it said. APRA said better frameworks integrated proactive management of potential risks associated with expenditure, and other clearly defined types of expenditure, pre-determined ...

Aware Super recruits Marsh McLennan risk specialist

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025

... teams, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations and internal policies. "The role is responsible for fostering a proactive risk culture and driving accountability for the identification and mitigation of risks and the rectification of issues," ...

'Tensions' identified between FAR and other requirements

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025

... regulators said they were positive about the industry's preparedness for the FAR, particularly noting that funds had been proactive in identifying accountable persons ahead of the regime taking effect. "The regulators emphasised the importance of FAR ...

Alternatives spark 'real' opportunities for HNW advisers

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2025

... investors who do not currently invest are considering doing so. The research also highlights HNWs are becoming more proactive in the area, where 70% had engaged with financial professionals in the past year, and 84% of those are opting to work with financial ...

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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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