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24 October 2025 • By Georgie Preston • 1 min read

Government urged to pick up pace on crypto legislation

Industry participants are hopeful the government will introduce the digital asset bill to Parliament in the first half of 2026, following the ...

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China’s economy resilient as GDP surprises to the upside

Despite numerous recent challenges and a renewed escalation of the trade war with the US, China’s economy continues to be stimulated by policy-driven ...

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KPMG flags high-risk return targets in family offices

The majority of family offices are targeting annual returns of up to 11 per cent for their investments, according to a KPMG report. KPMG’s 2024 ...

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Governance overhaul refined after industry pushback

APRA has softened several governance reform proposals following extensive consultation with banks, insurers and super funds across Australia

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Super balances hit record high as gap narrows

Australia’s average superannuation balance has climbed to a record high, with women’s savings share rising and reliance on the age pension falling

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Calls mount for probe into research house conflicts

A financial information firm has called for scrutiny of research houses after fund collapses have exposed conflicts in the ratings process and weak ...

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Debt driving modern gold rush: Talaria

The modern-day gold rush is reflecting the US debt issue rather than an inflationary one, according to Talaria Capital’s Hugh Selby-Smith

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Quant’s new frontier in the networked economy

In an increasingly interconnected economy, Northern Trust Asset Management argues that quant analysis of company networks presents compelling ...

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Critical minerals deal sparks investor rally

Global and local investors have accelerated interest in Australia’s critical minerals sector following a landmark US–Australia investment framework

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Inflation remains top risk as insurers turn cautious

BlackRock’s latest insurance survey shows inflation dominating risk concerns, with insurers favouring private assets and hybrid models amid volatility

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