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ASX a conflicted, vertically-integrated monopoly

ASX a conflicted, vertically-integrated monopoly

Stockbrokers have little faith the ASX's inappropriate monopoly with respect to clearing and settlements will be broken any time soon.
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.
Crypto ATMs

AUSTRAC hits crypto ATM firm with fine for AML/CTF failures

Yasmine Raso 31 October 2025 No Comments

Cryptolink has been hit with a $56,340 infringement notice from AUSTRAC related to “deficiencies” in its AML/CTF risk assessment framework.

Man balances on see-saw

APRA turns focus to big tech concentration risk

Mike Taylor 29 October 2025 One Comment

A handful of major technology companies have come to dominate service provision in Australian financial services and this is now a problem.

Old couple walking on pile of coins, businessman behind them on other pile of coins

Iress, Challenger link up on tech-powered retirement income solution

Yasmine Raso 29 October 2025 No Comments

Iress and Challenger have combined their tech and retirement income capabilities to develop an adviser solution for retiring clients.

Human thumb vs robotic thumb

Stockbrokers challenge ASIC on algorithmic trading

Mike Taylor 28 October 2025 No Comments

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

tax surprise

CFS offers reimbursement for tax glitch

Mike Taylor 27 October 2025 5 Comments

CFS has found itself in the embarrassing position of having to promise reimbursements to clients who receive ATO penalty notices.

CFS, USYD team up to pilot AI solutions with PhD students

Yasmine Raso 22 October 2025 One Comment

CFS and the University of Sydney Business School have inked a deal that will see doctoral students work with CFS teams to develop AI solutions.

Gambler raises the stakes

Iress confirms new acquisition interest

Mike Taylor 20 October 2025 No Comments

Financial services software company Iress has confirmed to the ASX that it has allowed new third parties into its acquisition data room.


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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Positive North Platform the star for AMP

Mike Taylor | 17 October 2025AMP North continues to be the cashflow star for AMP while things are improving, albeit slowly, within its super and investments business.
Artificial intelligence

MLC Expand leverages AI to deliver adviser efficiency

Yasmine Raso | 17 October 2025MLC Expand has signalled its plans to launch several AI-powered features to enhance operational efficiency for financial advisers.

Novigi acquires AI specialist, Turning Point

Mike Taylor | 16 October 2025Data and technology services company, Novigi, has grown its AI consulting and implementation capability by acquiring Turning Point Advisory.
Wooden blocks on regulation, law,

Platforms will pay for increased regulatory scrutiny

Mike Taylor | 9 October 2025Platforms have represented the most profitable segment of the financial services sector but they are facing increased regulatory costs.
NESS deploys Otivo's advicetech solution

intelliflo delivers research-backed enhancements to advice solution

Yasmine Raso | 3 October 2025intelliflo has delivered two further updates to the client engagement and experience features of its solution for financial advice practices.
Product fail

Will deep pockets now trump tech in platform land?

Mike Taylor | 1 October 2025Over the past decade the focus has been on platform technology but after Shield and First Guardian attention may turn to capital strength.
Fiduciary duty

Major platform implications from EQT test case

Mike Taylor | 24 September 2025The major platforms have good reason to be nervous about the outcome of ASIC's test case against EQT over onboarding of the Shield Fund.
Do not repeat the same mistake

ASIC, APRA warn super platforms

Mike Taylor | 19 September 2025ASIC and APRA have directly discussed with the major super platforms the failings that led to the First Guardian and Shield collapses.