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ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in initial public offerings (IPOs). According to its May monthly activity report, ASX reported a 31% increase in total ...

BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

... officer, a role he assumed in May 2021. Prior to Allianz Retire+ he was in senior marketing roles at Certane, FIIG Securities, Macquarie Group and Westpac. Annabelle Kline, chief product officer at BT, commented: "We're pleased to welcome Simon to ...

Pengana raises $150m for AI-focused LIT

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... significant portion of their return potential may already have been captured by private investors. Investing in unlisted securities can provide earlier participation in that value creation," he said. "AIX will allow Australian investors to access these ...

Brookfield accelerates infrastructure strategy in Australia

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... wealth market across Asia Pacific. Earlier this year, the firm partnered with Japanese financial institution Mizuho Securities to distribute its infrastructure income strategy in Japan. This comes after earlier strategic moves by Brookfield which sold ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... decided that, because of this massive [tariffs] shock, we needed to be nicer to our friends," he told the recent Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (ASIFMA) Annual Conference. A regional intergovernmental organisation, ASEAN consists ...

ASIC moves to extend managed investment scheme relief measures

VINNY VUCAGO | THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has moved to extend relief measures applying to a range of managed investment schemes, proposing to remake six legislative instruments due to expire later this year. Under the proposal, the ...

FAAA pushes for 'fundamental' changes to CSLR

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026

... losses and unpaid determinations." Credit intermediaries, credit providers, licensees providing financial advice and securities dealers are the only four sectors that fund the scheme. Currently, consumers believe the only means to be compensated is to ...

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

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) believes Australia is well placed to capitalise on accelerating financial innovation, as artificial intelligence (AI), digital finance and regulatory technology become increasingly embed across ...

Feature: Private credit | The fine print

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

... the negative impact on property values. "A seasoned lender needs to be careful about the value of their underlying securities and the properties. A good lender with a good track record and with local knowledge really will understand how to navigate that ...

Bell Financial launches Tandem Capital

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

... efficiency," he said. The launch also expands Bell Financial Group's broader Tandem offering, which includes Tandem Securities and Tandem Clearing. Fox said the addition strengthens the group's ability to provide financial advice firms with either ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI | 12:42PM

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 | 12:34PM

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 | 12:17PM

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 | 12:29PM

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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