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ASIC’s 30 June 2026 digital licensing deadline

ASIC’s 30 June 2026 digital licensing deadline

ASIC has effectively drawn a line in the and on what digital offerings represent financial products while imposing a licensing deadline.
AFCA welcomes new crypto workload

AFCA welcomes new crypto workload

With firms offering crypto and digital assets now required to hold an AFSL, AFCA has welcomed the consequent increase in its EDR workload.
Stockbrokers challenge ASIC on algorithmic trading

Stockbrokers challenge ASIC on algorithmic trading

ASIC risks undermining a last line of defence for stockbrokers by underestimating the continued role and relevance of DTRs says the SIAA.
Sustainabilty

Financial institutions in favour of expanding sustainable framework

Yasmine Raso 31 October 2025 No Comments

Several top Australian financial institutions have signalled their favour of expanding the Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy.

Risk reserve

APRA backs risk-sensitive illiquidity premium

Mike Taylor 30 October 2025 No Comments

APRA has delivered concessions in response to industry feedback on the asset backing of longevity products with risk-sensitive illiquidity,

Investment strategy

Morningstar DBRS brings credit ratings prowess to APAC

Yasmine Raso 30 October 2025 No Comments

Morningstar DBRS has officially set up its credit ratings shop in the Asia-Pacific region with a new office established in Sydney.

Boutique launches small caps fund on HUB24, Netwealth

Strategic small cap stock selection more important than ever

Yasmine Raso 29 October 2025 No Comments

Two Prime Value portfolio managers have reminded investors to remain “choosy” with small cap stocks amid their ongoing resurgence.

private credit

Private Market managers must lift governance game – whitepaper

Mike Taylor 28 October 2025 No Comments

Private Markets are experiencing what amounts to a ‘Golden Age’ in Australia but they need to lift their governance standards – White Paper.

Unhappy older dude with clock

APRA cedes ground on director tenure limits

Mike Taylor 27 October 2025 2 Comments

APRA has delivered key concessions to superannuation funds, banks and insurers around tenure limits for directors, extending 10 years to 12.

Sophie Chen Sequoia

Sequoia’s APAC-focused ED appointment

Mike Taylor 27 October 2025 No Comments

Sequoia has positioned itself to prioritise its APAC strategy with the appointment of specialist, Sophie Chen, as an executive director.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Is Trump’s climate skepticism short-term noise or long-term shift?

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025

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Mirova’s Jens Peers discusses how AI’s growing power needs and Trump’s policies are impacting investments in the global environmental transition.

TPD Severity: A Smarter way to protect your clients

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025

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Industry-wide, Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claims have risen sharply in recent years. At Acenda, we recognise this has created challenges…

Why Durability Matters in Private Credit & How La Trobe Financial Sets the Standard

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025

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In private credit, innovation matters, but lasting success relies on resilience and reliable performance in challenging market conditions.

Real Estate Private Credit’s Ongoing Role in Investment Portfolios

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025

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This research paper explores the rise of commercial real estate private credit in Australia, its resilience through economic cycles, and why…


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US vs Russia

Turbulence predicted out of US Russia sanctions

Staff Writer | 27 October 2025An increasingly turbulent investment environment has been predicted to result from the US sanctions focused on Russian oil.
China GDP Growth

China pushes through adverse conditions to deliver upside surprise

Yasmine Raso | 27 October 2025China has "surprised" analysts after the release of its latest GDP figures confirmed it has pushed through challenging conditions.
Man examines balance sheet

Positive quarter sees CC Capital Insignia bid on track

Mike Taylor | 24 October 2025Insignia Financial has reported a generally positive first quarter ensuring the CC Capital acquisition process remains on track.
Gold bars and coins

Gold’s “downside dip” not a surprise: deVere Group

Yasmine Raso | 24 October 2025Investors have been urged not to panic following gold's descent from its recent run of record pricing reaching upwards of US$4,300 an ounce.
Man considers Fixed income

‘Safe and stable’ fixed income slowly reclaiming portfolio spot

Yasmine Raso | 23 October 2025Fixed income is asserting its dominance as a 'safe and stable' option for investors amid falling cash rates and equities over-enthusiasm.
Private credit

What every adviser needs to know about private credit scrutiny

Financial Newswire Contributor | 22 October 2025Private Credit has moved to centre stage but financial advisers need to apply traditional rules around due diligence and manager selection.
Australian mining

Investors “strategically” pivot to minerals, rare earths stocks

Yasmine Raso | 22 October 2025The latest data from AUSIEX found local investors are behind an "unprecedented" surge in appetite for minerals and rare earths stocks.
Gold prices

‘Structural change’ in metals demand to push gold to $5k: Amundi

Yasmine Raso | 21 October 2025New commentary from Amundi has predicted a "structural change" in investor appetite for metals will see gold prices reach $5,000/oz by 2028.