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Swyftx confirms executive line up

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
Swyftx has confirmed its leaders, including its chief executive who served as the managing director at Lazard for nearly a decade previously. Andrea Yuen has stepped into the role of chief executive, while Cathryn Lyall has become the chair after acting ...

AUDC supports startup to launch tokenised private credit offering

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
Australian stablecoin issuer AUDC has selected a local fintech company to integrate its Australian domiciled stablecoin for a tokenised private credit offering via its grant program. Kasu is a real-world-asset private credit platform that connects loan ...

Vanguard adds floating rate ETF, managed fund to product suite

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... uncertainty. "For investors seeking income, diversification and stability, fixed income remains a foundational building block. VFLT provides another way for investors to access those benefits through a transparent, low-cost investment solution," he added. ...

AllianceBernstein launches emerging markets active ETF

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... ETF earlier this year, adding an emerging markets strategy gives investors another high-quality, actively managed building block in a convenient, transparent and liquid vehicle," Moore said. Moore said emerging markets represented a significant long-term ...

JPMAM expands private equity strategy to wealth clients

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... uncertainty continue to put pressure on the traditional 60/40 portfolio, alternatives are becoming an essential building block for resilient portfolios," Creber said. "Private equity stands out by providing the potential for higher returns through exposure ...

Superhero partners for crypto push

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 AUG 2026
Superhero has joined forces with Robinhood's cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp to enter the digital assets market. The trading and superannuation platform launched Superhero Crypto, allowing customers to buy, sell and hold selected digital assets directly ...

Block Earner launches crypto-backed loan platform

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2026
Block Earner has launched Australia's first crypto-backed lending platform, which utilises Fireblocks' institutional-grade custody technology to safeguard clients' assets. The collaboration reflects a growing demand for fintechs and digital asset businesses ...

UniSuper backs tech despite AI caution

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026
... tensions in the Middle East, remained fluid but should not distract long-term investors. "I think what's important is to block out the noise and focus on the positives in the medium term," he said.

Stablecoins a key to instant access to global credit markets

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2026
As the world enters a digital age, digital assets like stablecoins are not only opening doors for assets like private credit funds that were exclusive to institutional investors, but also a debt universe that is no longer limited to the domestic market ...

Passive ETFs continue to dominate domestic market

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
The latest analysis from Betashares indicates index ETFs continue to drive the expansion of Australia's ETF industry. Index ETFs attracted approximately $53.5 billion in net inflows over the past year, compared with around $6.1 billion for active ETFs ...
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