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BetaShares launches Metaverse ETF

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2022
BetaShares has today launched a Metaverse ETF on the ASX, adding to its thematic fund offering. A company issued statement called the BetaShares Metaverse ETF (MTAV) an Australian first. It aims to track the Bloomberg Metaverse Select Index and currently ...

Advisers receive guidance on rights under FSCP

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2022
ASIC has released guidance regarding the function of the Financial Services and Credit Panel, outlining the actions it may take and the rights of financial advisers who are subject to a hearing or disciplinary measure. In December, ASIC outlined the ...

How super should be using technology: KPMG

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 2 AUG 2022
KPMG has detailed the opportunities and challenges ahead for the super system when it comes to their digital offerings, suggesting funds look to global best practice for inspiration. Super funds have sought after emerging technology solutions to capitalise ...

US enters recession - or does it?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUL 2022
... recession, this isn't a technical definition. Instead, the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) committee has the power to determine when the US economy officially enters a recession. The NBER defines a recession as "a significant decline ...

ASIC issues first DDO stop orders

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022
Flexing its powers for the first time, ASIC has issued stop orders to three companies over deficiencies in their products' target market determinations. In what marks its first use of its stop order powers under the design and distribution obligations ...

Prime Super, YES Group acquire Savant

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUL 2022
Prime Super and Yates Electrical Services (YES) Group have bought 100% of Savant Energy Power Networks. The deal will see the delivery of renewable energy solutions to developers and occupiers of apartments, retirement villages, shopping centres and ...

ANZ, Suncorp deal cops industry backlash

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2022
ANZ's proposed takeover of Suncorp's banking division has generated varying industry speculation. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has raised concerns around the deal and announced plans to commence a review of the acquisition ...

Crypto lures executives despite ongoing uncertainty

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022
A new report from ETF Securities suggests more people from traditional financial institutions are leaving their jobs for crypto companies. According to the report, the most recent move was from three J.P. Morgan executives. After a little over 21 years ...

Akambo grows leadership team

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022
Akambo Financial Group has appointed Michael Happell as its non-executive chair and Kevin White as non-executive director to the board of its holding company. The integrated financial services business recently merged with the well-established wealth ...

Australian Ethical, Christian Super confirm merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022
... planet and animals through our investments. We're delighted to welcome new members who share this vision and want to use the power of their money to support a more sustainable future," Australian Ethical chair Steve Gibbs said. Also commenting, Christian ...