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Cbus names new chief technology officer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026
... the fund for long-term sustainable growth." In the role, Hagan will lead the business unit responsible for technology, digital services and cyber security, as well as supporting strategic execution, innovation and member-focused experiences. Prior to ...

Coinbase receives AFSL, plans product expansion

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... financial services licence (AFSL), as the crypto exchange looks to expand into traditional financial products leveraging digital asset infrastructure. Shortly after the passage of the Digital Assets Framework Bill, which requires crypto exchanges to ...

Canadian pension fund backs NEXTDC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
... partnership with NEXTDC. "This commitment will help underpin NEXTDC's construction program, supporting growing demand for digital infrastructure in Australia and adding to La Caisse's long track record in partnering with high-quality infrastructure operators ...

ASIC disqualifies crypto fund director for five years

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... 31 March 2031. ASIC found Balanian engaged in "serious misconduct" and failed to meet his obligations as a director for Digital Commodity Assets, DCA Capital and Polychain between May 2017 and May 2024. Digital Commodity and DCA Capital acted as trustee ...

Digital assets framework bill passes, paves the way for consumer confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
Digital assets providers will be required to obtain an Australian financial services licence (AFSL) under new legislation. The Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, which amends the Corporations Act 2001 and the Australian Securities ...

Women to drive tailored advice demand: State Street

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... At the same time, engagement from Gen Z and millennial cohorts is rising sharply through superannuation mobile apps and digital platforms. The report found Australia showed strong bottom-up demand, with Gen Z app usage roughly sevenfold higher than five ...

Hostplus weighs digital asset exposure for members

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
Hostplus is considering allowing members using its Choiceplus platform to invest in digital assets. Through Choiceplus, members can tailor their super investments from an available set of options. Hostplus has confirmed that one such option that may ...

Legalsuper chief to take top job at Equip

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
... said he is delighted to have Symons joining the fund. "Luke is known for his commercial discipline, strong governance, digital focus, and unwavering commitment to improving member outcomes - qualities that make him an excellent fit for Equip Super," ...

Binance Australia to pay $10m over deliberate customer misclassifications

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
... innovative, compliant, and trusted products, while helping advance the responsible growth of the country's blockchain and digital asset ecosystem," it said. In addition to the pecuniary penalty, the court ordered Binance to contribute to ASIC's ...

Super moves: Aware Super, Future Fund, AusSuper

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... London infrastructure team as an analyst. He began his career at Santander CIB, focusing on infrastructure M&A across digital, transport, energy transition, and industrials, and will report to Katya Romashkan, portfolio manager, infrastructure UK. Emra ...