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ASIC told to 'end the chaos' of ASX CHESS issues

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025
... committee will continue to be interested in ASIC's work using its expanded powers to oversee and intervene in the ASX, in light of recent high-profile problems with the ASX's CHESS system," the report said. "The committee considers it vital for Australia's ...

Regal slashes holdings in Opthea over insolvency concerns

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
... yesterday and recognising the potential for a positive outcome from the upcoming clinical trial readout." Opthea said: "In light of these matters, there remains material uncertainty as to Opthea's ability to continue as a going concern. As noted ...

UK regulators abandon DEI reporting push

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025
... ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. However, the FCA and PRA have now confirmed they will not pursue such changes. "In light of the broad range of feedback received, expected legislative developments and to avoid additional burdens on firms at ...

Unlawful hawking practices re-emerge in SMSFs

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAR 2025
SMSF Association (SMSFA) chief executive Peter Burgess has called out recent hawking practices that prompt people to transfer their retirement savings into a self-managed super fund (SMSF). Burgess said the sector needs to be on alert about the resurgence ...

UniSuper waters down 'volatile' environmental option

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2025
UniSuper is refreshing the investment strategy for its Global Environmental Opportunities (GEO) option, effective March 28. The major change will be lowering the threshold for companies to qualify for inclusion in the strategy. "Due to the concentrated ...

Industry must do more to improve women's financial literacy: Fidelity

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2025
... clear that more needs to be done to improve financial understanding amongst all Australians but in particular women, in light of their longer lifespans and lower superannuation balances." Interestingly, women are less likely to turn to social media finfluencers ...

Large financial firms falling behind on AI adoption

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2025
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to rise, larger financial firms are lagging small and medium sized businesses when it comes to adoption, according to Evolved.AI chief executive Mike Kollo. Kollo - who is in Sydney preparing to present at the ...

Monetary policy not the only game in town: Brian Redican

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2025
... energy prices if that transition isn't well managed," Redican said. "The experience of Russia's invasion of Ukraine flashed a light on what that transition might be. If we don't have a seamless transition, then things like gas prices might surge, and ...

Magellan sees profit fall 10%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025
Magellan Financial Group (MFG) saw net profit down 10% to $94 million in the half year to 31 December 2024. Assets under management remained steady at $38.6 billon, and performance fees rose slightly from $6 million to $6.1 million. Magellan declared ...

Five V hires from buyout firm EQT

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025
... relationships and did a stint at Macquarie Asset Management. Five V Capital targets business-to-business SaaS players, asset-light business services providers, IT services and healthcare assets. The firm has taken a strategic interest in Perth-based ...