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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 ...

Block Earner found to have offered an unlicensed financial product

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
ASIC has successfully appealed a ruling against Block Earner in relation to its fixed-yield digital asset-related product (Earner), which was previously not deemed a financial product. The High Court of Australia has unanimously found that Earner was ...

Stablecoin to reshape financial services workforce

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
The domestic stablecoin market is still nascent, but it's shaping up to be a springboard for seasoned financial services executives looking to ride the new wave in payments infrastructure. This week, fintech start-up AUDC has hired Andrew Kitchen ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
On March 24, merely weeks into the US-Israel war on Iran, the Philippines became the first domino to fall when President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a national energy emergency. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint ...

Law blocking abusers hiding super assets passes parliament

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
The government has passed landmark legislation allowing victim survivors of child sexual abuse to access the superannuation assets of convicted offenders who fail to pay court ordered compensation. Assistant treasurer and minister for financial services ...

Fintech AUDC hires former UBS director, expands senior team

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
Digital payments platform AUDC has announced two senior hires, including the appointment of a former director at UBS. The Melbourne-based firm has named Jason Beale as its new head of product and operations, with a focus on expanding the group's ...

Technical glitch hits Team Super investment switches

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
Team Super members have been blocked from making online investment switches due to a "technical issue" stemming from a technology partner. Team Super confirmed to Financial Standard it is in the process of fixing the issue but did not specify which ...

Australian Unity adds Betashares ETFs to bond offerings

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
Australian Unity will include 11 Betashares ETFs on its Lifeplan Investment Bond menu, the first time ETFs have been accessible via its investment bond range. The 11 Betashares ETFs added to the menu invest across growth and defensive assets, spanning ...
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