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Australia imposes further sanctions on Russia

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | FRIDAY, 1 APR 2022

Australia has increased the economic costs to Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, by applying an additional tariff of 35% for all imports from Russia and its ally Belarus. This further sanctioning of Russia will see Australia issue a formal notification ...

War in Ukraine sparks defence spend

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022

An unstable global geopolitical situation, most significantly due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has prompted a $270 billion commitment to defence spending in the Federal Budget. The increased allocation to defence will bring Australia's defence spending ...

Hume, Bragg address Blockchain Week

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | TUESDAY, 22 MAR 2022

... in the crypto and blockchain space in Australia. In his speech, Bragg turned his attention to ongoing sanctions against Russia amid the war in Ukraine - and the question of whether cryptocurrencies provide a loophole around these sanctions. "Without ...

Nanuk AM lists active ETMF

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 21 MAR 2022

... Russian or Eastern European equities and only minor exposures to companies with operations in, or revenue exposure to, Russia and Ukraine, Nanuk added. In the six years to February 28, the fund has returned 15.4% per annum. Upon quotation, fees will ...

Disclosure lacking in common ownership: Committee

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2022

... issues is becoming essential for policymakers, as can be plainly seen in how the world is assembling sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, and in how nations will source the investment capital they will need to fund their transition ...

US, UK hike interest rates

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2022

... in the UK are now at a pre-pandemic level. The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee said the invasion of Ukraine by Russia has led to further large increases in energy and other commodity prices including food prices. It acknowledged the war was ...

ETF Securities, 21Shares introduce market monitor

CHLOE WALKER | WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2022

In partnership with European cryptocurrency provider 21Shares, ETF Securities Australia has presented the latest crypto market monitor to provide investors insight and analysis around the recent moves in the crypto market. The monitor suggests that ...

Can Russia use crypto to get around sanctions?

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2022

There are growing concerns Russia might use cryptocurrencies to circumvent sanctions and move money undetected, raising concerns around the ethics of crypto. According to insights from the University of New South Wales, Russia has one of the highest ...

Vanguard suspends trading in Russian securities

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 8 MAR 2022

... actively managed funds and is also working to divest passive holdings. In a statement, Vanguard said its total exposure to Russia only accounts for about 0.01% of client assets, with the vast majority being in index funds. Still, purchasing of Russian ...

Super funds drop Russian assets

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2022

... superannuation funds are dropping Russian assets in response to its invasion of Ukraine amid escalating global sanctions against Russia. Yesterday Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Senator Jane Hume released a joint statement requesting that super funds ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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