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AML/CTF reform momentum accelerates – What wealth managers need to know, and how LAB Group keeps you ahead
By Nick Boudrie, LAB Group Australia’s AML/CTF Amendment Act 2024 is the most significant compliance reform for the financial sector since 2006. For Tranche 1 entities – banks, superannuation funds, wealth and asset managers, brokers, and other existing reporting entities – the compliance deadline of 31 March 2026 is approaching fast. The reforms
CHESS — It’s time to test for Release 1
By Michelle Huckel, Policy Manager, SIAA It’s time for Clearing Participants to get ready to test the introduction of Release 1 of CHESS replacement. To recap, CHESS replacement will be implemented in two releases. Release 1 will replace the clearing component of CHESS, introduce a more efficient netting process and FIX messaging for trade
Protect your clients: 5 critical questions to ask your tech provider
By Doug Morris, Chief Executive Officer, Sharesight. Every 10 minutes, the Australian Cyber Security Centre receives a report of cybercrime. If we do the math, that’s six incidents per hour, 144 a day, and over 50,000 a year — each one a potential threat to sensitive client information. And with access to client
ASX investment products – a year in review
By Aaron Viscayno, Business Development Associate, Investment Products, ASX It’s been an eventful financial year in the investment products space at ASX across exchange traded funds (ETF) and listed investment vehicles (LIV). ETFs in focus The demand for ASX ETFs continues to grow, with the market cap reaching over $272bn (an increase of
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ASX investment products – a year in review
By Aaron Viscayno, Business Development Associate, Investment Products, ASX It’s been an eventful financial year in the investment products space
In Tandem with the market: Dissecting the ASX Reporting Season
By Grady Wulff, Senior Market Analyst, Tandem Securities Another ASX reporting season is in the books, and it’s been a
Jacobs Solutions: From cyclical roots to a technology-driven future
By David Steinthal, Chief Investment Officer, L1 Capital International Jacobs Solutions (Jacobs) was founded in 1947 by Joseph Jacobs as
Unveiling tomorrow’s titans – A case study on Arista Networks
By Maroun Younes, Co-Portfolio Manager, Fidelity Global Future Leaders strategy In the fast-paced world of technology, identifying future market leaders can be
From insight to impact
By Trista Wang, Iress From trading desks to compliance engines, financial firms are awash in dashboards and analytics. Yet turning
Mind the gap: aligning recommendations with expectations on alternatives
By Matt Walsh, Praemium Alternative investments are increasingly viewed by high-net-worth (HNW) clients as a core part of their portfolio
Advisers and traders in Australia’s wealth market ask what about interoperability
Provided by FlexTrade In Australia’s evolving wealth management market, interoperability is emerging as the solution to the challenges faced by
Portfolio assurance: The model portfolio imperative
Stuart Holdsworth, Founder CEO Financial Simplicity. Model portfolios are no longer a tactical convenience—they have become a strategic imperative in
Golden takeovers – Gold, copper and the growing M&A mining market
By John Forwood, Chief Investment Officer of Lowell Resources Funds Management Pty Ltd The first half of 2025 has seen
ASX Service Release 15
Released on Monday 23 June, ASX Trade Service Release 15 (SR15) will introduce several key equity market rule changes, including
Redefining the stockbroker client experience through tech
By Alison Sarich, CEO & Managing Director, Complii Enhancing the client experience Stockbrokers and advisers are at the centre of
Updated AML/CTF Act implementation – Some key pointers
By Manish Ghiya, Principal, Compliense Advisors a) What are AML/CTF reforms and why do they matter | The updated Australian