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Crypto traders surge, Swyftx expands into mainstream assets

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026
... crypto was the first investment they ever made rather than a diversification play." The report also highlighted growing security concerns, with 62% of active traders reporting they had encountered a scam or fraud attempt, most commonly phishing attacks. ...

SG Hiscock launches critical resources fund

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2026
... is increasing demand for electricity, grids and critical minerals," Cochran said. "Governments are investing in energy security, domestic manufacturing and resilient supply chains. Defence spending is rising, industrial policy is reshaping investment ...

Block Earner launches crypto-backed loan platform

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2026
... to support Block Earner as it brings Australia's first crypto-backed lending platform to market and demonstrates that security isn't just a nice-to-have, but enables businesses to scale with confidence, from launching new products to expanding into ...

Dexus completes $2bn divestment program

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2026
... strategy. "Today's announcement demonstrated our disciplined approach to capital management and meeting commitments to security holders," Du Vernet said. "We have a high-quality investment portfolio and transactions like these show we can secure liquidity ...

LRBA ban raises questions as new details emerge

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2026
... cited in support of the ban." The findings show over 16,000 new residential SMSF loans were written in FY26, with total security of $10.3 billion, which is approximately four to five times the ATO's average yearly estimate of 4000 new LRBAs. The ...

AMP appoints employer partnership lead

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUL 2026
... appointment reflected the growing role employers and financial advisers play in helping members build long-term financial security. "No other fund offers a member proposition like AMP Super across investment performance, service, personalised advice ...

Centuria quashes governance allegations amid fund downgrades

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUL 2026
... determination. The wholesale fund is operated and managed by entities associated with Centuria, and benefits from first mortgage security in respect of six Bathla loan facilities. "Two are construction loan facilities. One construction loan facility ...

Super Consumers appoints former regulator as chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2026
... consumer advocacy group. Kell currently serves as the chair of the consumer consultative committee at Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA), the chair of the Financial Counselling Industry Fund, chair of the consumer advisory panel at Australian ...

Aussies ditch 'Great Australian Dream,' pursue 'Great Australian Lifestyle'

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026
... been superseded by the pursuit of the "Great Australian Lifestyle" as a new measure of success underscored by financial security, a new survey finds. MLC's new Real Retirement Report, compiled alongside McCrindle Research, found owning a home remains ...

Hostplus delivers double-digit FY26 returns

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2026
... Hostplus chief executive David Elia said strong long-term performance can have a profound impact on members' financial security and quality of life in retirement. "For members, investment returns aren't numbers on a page. They represent future ...