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Govt, Green Senators back less oversight of ASIC, APRA

Govt, Green Senators back less oversight of ASIC, APRA

Despite the Shield and First Guardian collapses Govt and Greens Senators have backed reducing the frequency of ASIC and APRA oversight.
Custodians warn on beneficial ownership collateral damage

Custodians warn on beneficial ownership collateral damage

The major custodians have warned a Senate committee that significant unintended consequences may flow from beneficial ownership changes.
UniSuper enters PE partnership with MAM

UniSuper enters PE partnership with MAM

UniSuper has laid down a US$500 million anchor commitment as part of a US-focused private equity partnership with Macquarie Asset Management.

AI to last beyond the hype amid pivot to profitability: T. Rowe Price

Yasmine Raso 21 November 2025 No Comments

AI is expected to beat the hype and play a significant role in powering global investments markets in 2026, according to T. Rowe Price.

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Hackers swipe approx US$2.5b in YTD crypto thefts

Yasmine Raso 20 November 2025 No Comments

Around US$2.5 billion in cryptocurrency has fallen victim to scams this year and the average loss has jumped by 170 per cent year-on-year.

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Bloomberg strengthens pricing coverage across Aus fixed income

Yasmine Raso 19 November 2025 No Comments

Bloomberg has expanded its fixed income pricing services to improve its coverage and range available during trading hours.

Large versus small coin piles

Orbis poses value of contrarian thinking to investors in new report

Yasmine Raso 17 November 2025 No Comments

A new report from Orbis Investments has invited investors to challenge their assumptions about market “certainties”.

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Ethics groups urge ASIC powers on beneficial ownership

Mike Taylor 12 November 2025 2 Comments

Key ethics groups are urging the Government to strengthen ASIC’s powers around tracing the beneficial ownership of companies.

Australia GDP Recovery

Investors flock back to local equities amid attractive conditions

Yasmine Raso 12 November 2025 No Comments

The private credit thrill is fading at the same time as favourable conditions in Australian equities propel investors return to ‘safety’.

Capital markets

Appetite for bluechips, rare earths drive surge in trading activity

Yasmine Raso 11 November 2025 No Comments

AUSIEX’s trading data for October confirmed there was a spike in trading volume, mostly attributed to Generation X and pre-retirees.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Is AI’s bubble about to burst?

Financial Newswire Contributor 18 November 2025

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Mirova’s Jens Peers discusses the AI boom, potentially overlooked opportunities, and the next big trend he is excited about.

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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Super returns mark seventh consecutive month in the green

Yasmine Raso | 10 November 2025The latest data from SuperRatings is pointing towards yet another month of positive fund returns fuelled by international equities strength.
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Australian listed gold miners reap rush benefits

Yasmine Raso | 10 November 2025Local gold miners listed on the ASX will reap the benefits of the gold price surge, with their value increasing threefold since early 2024.
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BFG appoints inaugural CIO, Will Riggall

Mike Taylor | 7 November 2025Bell Financial Group has appointed Will Riggall as its inaugural chief investment officer has it moves towards its full service objective.
Small caps market

Positive sentiment sees adviser appetite for small caps, EM return

Yasmine Raso | 7 November 2025Financial advisers have signalled their renewed appetite for opportunities among Australian and global small caps and emerging markets.
Regulatory tools

After Shield and First Guardian ASIC demands new tools

Mike Taylor | 5 November 2025ASIC has leveraged a key report to drive home the need for legislative change to avoid a repeat of the Shield and First Guardian collapses.
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Private Credit – Need for material improvement says ASIC

Mike Taylor | 5 November 2025There are some exemplars of best practice in private credit but many operators who are falling short, according to ASIC's latest report.
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US Fed flags possible end to easing cycle after October cut

Yasmine Raso | 5 November 2025The US Federal Reserve has signalled October's rate cut may be the last for the year and this easing cycle, according to Franklin Templeton.
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Australia battling rising inflation vs falling employment “dichotomy”

Yasmine Raso | 5 November 2025The Australian economy has fallen under pressure to maintain the stability seen in the last few months as it faces "conflicting signals".