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BNPL to be regulated under Credit Act

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2023
The government has handed down its plan to regulate buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers and products under the Credit Act to strengthen consumer outcomes. Historically, BNPL schemes have been exempt from tough regulation as they do not charge interest ...

Don't discount Vietnam: Dragon Capital

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2023
Having dropped by 34% last year, the Vietnam stock market is now seeing very attractive valuations, according to investment manager Dragon Capital. Dragon Capital, which manages the largest and oldest Vietnam-focused fund, Vietnam Enterprise Investments ...

'Kick down the road' mentality fuels retirement insecurity: Study

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2023
Despite over 30 years of compulsory Superannuation Guarantee, two-thirds of Australians fear they won't have enough money to last through retirement. A study commissioned by Findex and conducted by YouGov, investigating Australians' readiness for retirement ...

Regulation, funding inhibits digital advice: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2023
Several key risks are inhibiting digital advice providers from operating with confidence, a new report finds, one of which is the red tape that is preventing them from moving successfully forward. AMP's Digital financial advice market scan, together ...

Atrium hires abrdn wholesale lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2023
After nearly 13 years at abrdn as head of wholesale distribution, Laura Mitchell has landed at Atrium Investment Management. She joined the asset manager as a graduate business analyst in 2011 before being promoted to business development adviser and ...

ASIC issues stop orders to Saxo

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2023
Saxo Capital Markets was forced to amend its target market determinations after the regulator raised concerns. ASIC said the stop orders, handed down on Tuesday, prevented Saxo from issuing new contracts for difference (CFDs) to retail clients because ...

Tyndall launches Aussie small cap fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023
A new small cap fund from Tyndall Asset Management will invest in up to 70 local companies the manager views as undervalued. In what is Tyndall's first fund launch since 2008, the Tyndall AM Australian Small Companies Fund was incepted in March ...

EG expands into private debt market

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023
... provide more opportunities for both borrowers and investors," Miron said. "Against a backdrop of market volatility, investors seek opportunities to diversify and secure strong returns, and private credit backed by property offers great appeal."

PwC picks senior leaders to oversee review

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2023
Former Telstra boss Ziggy Switkowski has been picked to lead an independent review of the firm and its own Tony O'Malley has been appointed chief risk and ethics leader amid the ongoing tax crisis. The independent review, originally announced last ...

AEP, GSFM launch Australian film fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 15 MAY 2023
... with high calibre investment managers to deliver differentiated, quality investment capabilities," he said. "We actively seek out innovative and diverse investment strategies to offer Australian investors." According to McIntyre, the fund will provide ...