Category: Industry Insights

ASIC issues expectations on cybersecurity

The impact of the RI Advice case continues to reverberate throughout the financial services industry with ASIC issuing its expectations of Australian Financial Services licensees regarding cybersecurity. In an Australian […]

ASX criticism missing the mark

By David Ferrall, Founder and CEO, FinClear Those laying into the ASX about CHESS replacement are missing some important points. First, Australia’s unique market microstructure – that will enable rapid […]

Eleven years of transforming Australia’s Market Infrastructure

By Louisza Court, Director, Marketing APAC The 4th of May 2022, marked the eleventh anniversary of the Australian market licence granted to Chi-X Australia (now Cboe Australia). So it is a […]

Is a self-managed super fund right for all clients?

By Alan Hegerty, CEO, AMG Super The ever-increasing focus on the client’s best interest raises an important question: Is a self-managed super fund (SMSF) the right option for the client? […]

Preparing for successful income investment

By Michael Watson, Senior Executive – Head of Distribution APAC, La Trobe Financial The last fifteen years have been incredibly difficult for investors.  Central banks across the world have reduced […]

Benefits of holding gold in Australian dollars

By Jordan Eliseo, Manager Listed Products & Investment Research, The Perth Mint Gold prices have risen to more than USD 1,950 per troy ounce (oz) in early March as the […]

Changes to Accredited Derivatives Adviser education rules

As a result of recent rule changes, Part 2.4 of the Securities Markets Rules, that deals with numerous requirements and processes for the accreditation and registration of market participants advising […]

Australian Law Reform Commission’s review of financial services legislation

In September 2020 the Australian Law Reform Commission received terms of reference to consider whether the Corporations Act and its regulations could be simplified and rationalised, particularly in relation to: […]

The Metaverse may be the future but the opportunities are now

By Reid Menge, Co-Portfolio Manager of the BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund and John Rose, Senior Manager, Business Intelligence at Ausiex The Metaverse might still sound like science fiction but companies […]

Derivatives Accreditation – Scholarships still open

Providing continuous learning whilst adding to existing skill set and experience are often the most important part of career progression increasing your ability to retain staff. The derivatives accreditation program […]