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Baby boomers look to switch benefactors' advisers: Natixis

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 20 APR 2026

... using market volatility as an opportunity to grow wealth. They also remain more open to private investments and cryptocurrency. The report noted the need for advisers to bridge this generational gap with newer generations.

ASIC disqualifies crypto fund director for five years

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026

... Balanian from managing corporations for five years for his involvement in three failed companies which operated a cryptocurrency fund. Balanian is disqualified until at least 31 March 2031. ASIC found Balanian engaged in "serious misconduct" and failed ...

Hostplus weighs digital asset exposure for members

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026

... member meeting in December, Hostplus said: "We understand that many of our members are interested in investing in cryptocurrency, and that interest is an important factor in our ongoing exploration of this option." "As your super fund, our job is to ...

ASIC warns Gen Z against chasing unrealistic crypto gains

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026

ASIC has warned younger Australians that cryptocurrency and the like could be setting them up for failure, setting unrealistic expectations on returns, price volatility and long-term investing. A national survey conducted by YouGov found around one ...

UniSuper 'missed out' on gold rally, but for good reason: Pearce

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026

... he said. Pearce noted UniSuper's principles have helped the super fund avoid disasters in the past, such as the cryptocurrency crash. "Unlike gold, we don't think of Bitcoin as a store of value or a safe haven. We don't think of Bitcoin as a ...

Aussie Olympian's brother pleads guilty for role in global scam

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026

... of offending, Gunn was a director of Mormarkets Pty Ltd, a company that accepted deposits from Australians for cryptocurrency and other supposed investment opportunities," ASIC said. "While Mormarkets' bank accounts were in operation, Gunn was repeatedly ...

Openmarkets to merge, list on Nasdaq

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026

... Openmarkets said the transaction coincides with its strategy to expand into decentralised finance (DeFi) through cryptocurrency trading and real-world assets tokenisation, as well as offering its technology and services internationally. Openmarkets' ...

ETF investors bet on global diversification, FX hedging

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026

... and investment strategist Marc Jocum said. December's weakest performers were led by a continual decline in cryptocurrency markets, as momentum faded and risk appetite deteriorated into year-end. "Bitcoin and Ethereum both experienced heightened ...

BlackRock confirms Bitcoin ETF launch

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 3 NOV 2025

... its intent to launch the iShares Bitcoin ETF (ASX: IBIT), providing Australian investors with easier access to cryptocurrency exposure in the local market. Flagged by Financial Standard in October, BlackRock said the ETF is expected to be quoted on the ...

ASIC labels digital assets as financial products

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025

... Meanwhile, AFCA welcomes the updated guidance that clarifies how existing laws apply to digital assets. Until now, cryptocurrency has not been regulated as a financial product under the Corporations Act, AFCA said, which exempts some crypto or digital ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | 10:47AM

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

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | 12:24PM

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

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | 12:21PM

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

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:09PM

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

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