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Tokenisation could inject $24bn annually: Project Acacia

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
... experimental and research phase, which has the potential to deliver $24 billion in annual economic gains while fostering stronger public-private collaborations, the entities said. The project included the development of 20 wholesale tokenised market ...

Former adviser jailed over $2m SMSF investment scheme

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... areas involving retirement savings and SMSF's. The matter was prosecuted by the Office of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions following an ASIC investigation and referral. As a result of the convictions, Arandez is automatically disqualified ...

Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... Australians invest, hold assets, rebalance portfolios, manage small business structures and plan for retirement." "Much of the public debate has focused on housing, but these measures also affect shareholders, small business owners, younger Australians ...

ASIC to receive $10m in FY27 to improve MIS supervision

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
The government will provide the market watchdog $10.3 million in the next financial year to enhance its ability to utilise data in its supervision of managed investment schemes. It comes as the government is providing $17.8 million over four years from ...

Chalmers chooses 'hard road of reform' in Budget

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... faster growth at the end of last year than any major advanced economy, low unemployment, solid wage growth and stronger public finances than most of the developed world."

Rest faces scrutiny over alleged super reporting error

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... Financial Standard, Rest said it could not comment on individual matters due to privacy obligations. "Our members and the public rightly expect the highest standard of service. If we do not meet these expectations, our complaints management process aims ...

ASX Advisory Group gives update on corporate governance revision

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... obligations," the communique read. A consultation on the principles will take place in mid-July, which will include a mix of public forums, industry consultations and roadshows, along with written submissions, the AGCG said. Further, across corporate ...

Senate report backs removal 30-hour work threshold for SG

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... Superannuation Guarantee contributions if they work more than 30 hours a week for an employer. Rest general manager of public policy and advocacy Enrico Burgio said the bipartisan support marked a significant turning point in efforts to modernise the ...

GSFM launches two global private markets funds

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026
... infrastructure, private real estate and more. Meanwhile, the CI Global Private Markets Income Fund provides similar returns to public markets with far less volatility, with exposure to income-producing assets, including private credit, private equity ...

OECD recommends NZ overhaul pension system

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... OECD said the nation's ageing population is putting increasing pressure on its fiscal deficit and, without reforms, public debt will rise towards 200% of its gross domestic product. As a result, it recommended New Zealand implement a combined public ...