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ASIC flags stronger fintech collaboration

VINNY VUCAGO | THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026

... more collaborative and innovation focused regulatory approach as artificial intelligence (AI), tokenisation and digital assets rapidly transform Australia's financial service sector. Speaking at the Tech Council of Australia's Future of Innovation in ...

ASIC backs Australia's fintech edge as AI reshapes financial services

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

... future engagement with industry and ongoing work around structural changes reshaping financial markets, including digital assets and tokenised finance.

Fintech AUDC hires former UBS director, expands senior team

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026

... solutions architect and technical lead at the Singapore Stock Exchange. Before carving a career in fintech and digital assets, Beale was at UBS, climbing the ranks from analyst developer to director in fixed income, rates and credit IT. AUDC's second ...

Digital asset adoption in SMSFs not a surprise: Burgess

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026

New data shows more self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are rapidly adopting digital assets in their portfolios, but SMSF Association chief executive Peter Burgess said it isn't a worry to him if all entities remain compliant under their respective ...

ASIC issues roadmap for digital assets law reform

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026

... custody platforms (TCPs) under the financial services licensing regime from April 2027. The Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Act 2026 (DAF Act) passed Parliament on 1 April 2026, received Royal Assent on 8 April 2026, and will commence ...

Coinbase receives AFSL, plans product expansion

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... expand into traditional financial products leveraging digital asset infrastructure. Shortly after the passage of the Digital Assets Framework Bill, which requires crypto exchanges to obtain AFSLs, Coinbase Australia has received its AFSL. It's also become ...

Digital assets framework bill passes, paves the way for consumer confidence

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026

Digital assets providers will be required to obtain an Australian financial services licence (AFSL) under new legislation. The Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, which amends the Corporations Act 2001 and the Australian Securities ...

Hostplus weighs digital asset exposure for members

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026

Hostplus is considering allowing members using its Choiceplus platform to invest in digital assets. Through Choiceplus, members can tailor their super investments from an available set of options. Hostplus has confirmed that one such option that may ...

Binance Australia to pay $10m over deliberate customer misclassifications

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026

... proper client onboarding systems and processes in place. This includes financial services that relate to crypto and digital assets," he said. Binance is part of the Binance Group, a global crypto exchange operator.

Digital assets don't need new regulatory logic: ASIC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026

In its latest paper, ASIC has argued that while digital assets are a technological shift from current financial systems, the foundational regulatory principles for it remains the same. Speaking at the Melbourne money & finance conference, ASIC senior ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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