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ASX to spend $264m to modernise tech, uplift risk management

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has flagged a jump of 20% in its total expenses to $264.4 million in the first half of the financial year, after it agreed to implement a package of reforms to improve its operations last year. ASX updated its ...

AWAG partners to form $240m wealth business, names principal

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
... capital to its formation. The two will continue to provide licensing and administrative support, capital and business referrals. Rob Gould, who was most recently the director of financial planning at Bentleys Wealth, has been appointed as principal to ...

AI, operational failures key regulatory risks for ASIC in 2026

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026
ASIC has said operational failures by superannuation fund trustees as well as the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) will drive the local regulatory space in 2026. Operational failures among super trustees and administrators, such as delays in processing ...

Federated Hermes expands Asia presence

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026
Federated Hermes has announced its plans to open shop in Hong Kong to capitalise on Asia's "rapidly growing" wealth market. The announcement follows the appointment of its global fixed income chief investment officer earlier this month to succeed Robert ...

Unemployment rate may tip the scale in favour of February RBA hike

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2026
The unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in December, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The unexpectedly robust employment numbers have added to the possibility of a Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) interest rate hike back when the board ...

State Street enters strategic alliance with Qatar

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2026
State Street Corporation and QNB Group have announced a strategic alliance to introduce a new custody servicing model in Qatar. Under the agreement, State Street and QNB Group have agreed to collaborate, with service agreements to be finalised and executed ...

Ascalon turbocharges team with Zenith hire

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
Ascalon Capital is expanding its institutional advice offering with the appointment of an executive general manager of asset consulting. The consultant has confirmed the appointment of Steven Tang who brings experience in portfolio construction, investment ...

IFS unveils new pathway for industry super fund advice

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
Industry Fund Services (IFS) has launched a "comprehensive solution" designed for financial advisers who want to specialise in industry super fund advice. The Independent Adviser Licensing Mode provides guidance that aligns with members' priorities ...

IMF flags 'drawn out' inflation battle in Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects global inflation will continue it's decline, but Australia will buck the trend. In its more recent World Economic Outlook (WEO), the IMF said headline global inflation is expected to fall to 3.8% in 2026 ...

EQT stands firm on defence, blames ASIC, third parties

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
Equity Trustees (EQT) is standing firm on defending itself against culpability for the Shield Master Fund collapse and ensuing investor losses, blaming ASIC for not doing its job, as well as third-party providers for their failures. Releasing its Summary ...