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Use of cryptos to boom in 2022: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 21 JAN 2022
One billion people will own some form of cryptocurrency by the end of 2022, new research suggests.

Federal Reserve mulls central bank digital currency

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 21 JAN 2022
The US Federal Reserve Board is examining the pros and cons of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) as it considers whether the creation of one would improve the domestic payments system.

MSCI teams up with Menai Financial Group

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JAN 2022
MSCI has announced its collaboration with Menai Financial Group, a provider of institutional-grade digital asset investment products and trading services.

Record inflows for HUB24

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JAN 2022
HUB24 has reported record platform inflows for the December quarter of the financial year.

Praemium reports key milestone achievement for 2021

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 17 JAN 2022
Global investment platform Praemium has released key results in the December 2021 quarter, boasting record total funds under administration on both a domestic and intentional front.

CFS extends SimCorp partnership

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2021
Colonial First State has re-signed with SimCorp to provide back-office support as it overhauls its systems.

HESTA launches Future Planner tool

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2021
HESTA has launched a digital tool to improve the accessibility of financial advice to its members, many of whom may experience barriers accessing conventional services provided by the broader industry.

Iress partners with fund manager

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 DEC 2021
Iress has partnered with a fund manager to deliver its portfolio management solution.

One in three crypto owners to switch banks

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 10 DEC 2021
A survey of Australian cryptocurrency owners, conducted by Visa, has revealed one in three plan to switch banks to one that offers crypto products.

State Street, Vanguard complete world first blockchain trade

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 DEC 2021
State Street Digital, Vanguard and Symbiont have completed the first live trade for foreign exchange forward contracts leveraging blockchain technology and smart contracts.