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Binance under microscope over loose controls

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 25 AUG 2025

... exchanges to remain alert to transactions that indicate suspicious behaviour, including money laundering via scams and cybercrime and terrorism financing - the potential for these activities is much higher for global exchanges. "Capacity and risk controls ...

Aussies prefer advisers, analyst notes over social media

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 15 APR 2025

... advice, combined with an increased likelihood to seek advice over social media, makes them particularly vulnerable to cybercrime and exploitation that threatens their superannuation balances and consequently a comfortable retirement," ASFA chief executive ...

ASFA launches new initiative to fight financial crime

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024

... the initiative represents a united effort to protect Australia's retirement savings from increasingly sophisticated cybercrime and fraud-related risks, ASFA said. "Superannuation is the cornerstone of financial security for most Australians. This work ...

Trend among young Aussies highlights need for affordable advice

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 29 JUL 2024

... for financial advice. ASFA said a major concern with this trend is the growing risk of falling victim to financial cybercrime. "We commissioned this research to better understand where people of different age groups are getting help to make decisions ...

Monochrome launches Bitcoin ETF amid first-mover dispute

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2024

... protected in case of bankruptcy. Additionally, substantial insurance coverage is in place to guard against theft or cybercrime. "This feeder fund structure is common and has been heavily scrutinised by ASIC," Global X said.

ACNC tightens screws on NFPs with complex corporate structures

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 21 MAR 2024

... risks and manage cyber security incidents." The ACNC plans to ask questions about what makes charities vulnerable to cybercrime, how charities manage and mitigate cybersecurity risks, and how they ensure third parties manage risk on their behalf. The ...

Institutions must raise the bar on cybersecurity resilience: APRA

CASSANDRA BALDINI | THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2023

... assessment, and the fourth and final tranche is expected to be rolled out later in the year. APRA said the rates of cybercrime have increased, and criminal attacks are becoming more sophisticated. In recent months several global institutions have been ...

BT upgrades platform functionality

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 31 MAY 2023

... said. "BT is also focused on enhancing the security features on BT Panorama, to manage risks related to the increasing cybercrime rate in Australia," she said. A recent upgrade enabled support teams to source information relating to social security. ...

Budget cuts advisers' power bills, admin burden

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023

... their tax agents with authority to act on their behalf for extended periods." Acknowledging the increasing threat of cybercrime, Chalmers allocated $23.4 million to help SMEs combat cybersecurity attacks via the Cyber Wardens program, which will be delivered ...

The seven global megatrends to watch: CSIRO

CHLOE WALKER | MONDAY, 27 MAR 2023

... ensure that manufacturers locally can dynamically respond to these global market changes." The escalating threat of cybercrime also presents a growing challenge for Australian organisations. In the past year alone, the Australian Cybersecurity Center ...

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Invesco launches new equity fund

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:13PM

Invesco said the new fund will give Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record.

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

KARREN VERGARA | 12:05PM

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going after failed fund manager Neil Woodford again, this time for allegedly providing unauthorised investment advice via W4.0, his Dubai-based investment platform.

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA | 12:03PM

A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees.

Global X launches space tech ETF

MATTHEW WAI | 11:12AM

Global X has now launched the space tech ETF (ASX: MOON).

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