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Bailador pumps millions more into DASH

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... investment from Bailador Technology Investments as it pushes towards profitability. DASH is undertaking another capital raise as it looks to drive further automation, accelerate its direct and partnership go-to-market strategies, and ultimately achieve ...

Solaris prepares to launch LIC for income seekers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... dividends for income-seeking investors. The shares for the LIC are expected to start trading on the ASX on April 17, targeting a raise of $300 million with a minimum subscription of $175 million. Solaris said the LIC caters to the growing number of Australians ...

Government looks to better define roles of regulators

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
Minister for financial services Daniel Mulino said the government is looking into the information various regulatory bodies seek from the financial services industry to cut red tape. "We rightly, I believe, have multiple regulators in financial services. ...

Senate report provides fuel for CGT discount tweak

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... Proposals to weaken or abolish it would not materially improve housing affordability, would reduce the rental stock supply and raise rents, and discourage investment and new construction," its response read. "Abolition of the CGT discount would discourage ...

ASIC considers changes to net asset requirements

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... financial thresholds in the NTA requirement for responsible entities to reflect cumulative CPI growth since 2013. This would raise the $150,000 NTA minimum to $200,000, and the $500,000 NTA minimum to $700,000. In addition, the $5 million cap that applies ...

Treasury proposes advice education standard reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
Treasury is proposing to overhaul the curriculum and learning outcomes for new entrants in financial advice, admitting that current requirements are "excessive compared to other professions". The new consultation proposes the pathway to becoming a financial ...

L1 Group eyes golden returns with new LIC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
L1 Group plans to raise up to $1 billion for the new L1 Gold Fund Limited and intends to list it on the ASX with the ticker code LGF. It has invited investors to apply for up to 500,000,000 shares at a price of $2 per share. It expects to commence trading ...

Janus Henderson says Victory deal could leave it 'gravely damaged'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026
Janus Henderson has said the takeover bid by Victory Capital is not a superior proposal to the Trian Fund Management offer and will not be in the best interest of its shareholders. Stating the offer by Victory Capital presented significant consummation ...

Digital assets don't need new regulatory logic: ASIC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
In its latest paper, ASIC has argued that while digital assets are a technological shift from current financial systems, the foundational regulatory principles for it remains the same. Speaking at the Melbourne money & finance conference, ASIC senior ...

Colter Bay Capital opens doors, launches private credit fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026
... CleanPeak Energy and BAM Mutual. Wang garnered the support of an unnamed Swiss family office and fixed income fund manager to raise $100 million for the Colter Bay Private Credit Fund, an open-ended unit trust. The fund targets a return of BBSW + 600bps ...