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TradingView Eyes Australia Expansion with a New Director of Growth

  • Sam Grecner will focus on driving the growth of the platform in Australia.
  • He previously worked with multiple financial brands, including Pepperstone.
Monday, 01/07/2024 | 05:26 GMT by Arnab Shome
Payments

RBA’s Focus on Online Payments Signals Broader Trends in Global Financial Regulation

  • The RBA’s roadmap for digital payment innovations.
Wednesday, 26/06/2024 | 16:07 GMT by Pedro Ferreira
Retail FX

Australian Watchdog Steps Up Oversight of Financial Advisers and Traders

  • ASIC announces new reporting rules for financial advisers using the experienced provider pathway.
  • The regulator also calls on market intermediaries to strengthen the supervision of communication.
Wednesday, 26/06/2024 | 06:02 GMT by Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency

VanEck Brings Bitcoin ETF to Australia's Main Stock Exchange

  • BTC fund debuts amid renewed investor interest in crypto markets.
  • The launch follows similar moves in the US and KH, with Bitcoin prices nearly tripling since 2023.
Thursday, 20/06/2024 | 06:54 GMT by Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency

ASIC Seeks to Impose Penalty on This Crypto Firm Since 2022, Court Interferes

  • The Aussie market watchdog is appealing a Federal Court decision regarding Block Earner.
  • The court relieved it from paying an AU$350,000 penalty for offering unlicensed financial services.
Tuesday, 18/06/2024 | 06:25 GMT by Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency

Largest Aussie Bourse Greenlights First Bitcoin ETF Listing

  • The instrument will be issued by VanEck.
  • Two other Bitcoin ETFs have already been listed on CBOE Australia.
Monday, 17/06/2024 | 06:17 GMT by Arnab Shome
FinTech

Australia Bans Credit Card and Crypto Payments for Online Gambling

  • Any violations will attract a penalty of up to AU$234,750.
  • The Australian Communications and Media Authority has been empowered to enforce the penalty provisions.
Tuesday, 11/06/2024 | 10:44 GMT by Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency

ASIC Fails to Impose Any Penalty on Block Earner for Unlicensed Offerings

  • The regulator was seeking a civil penalty of AU$350,000 from the crypto company.
  • The court pointed out that Block Earner acted honestly and not carelessly when it offered the Earner product.
Tuesday, 04/06/2024 | 05:57 GMT by Arnab Shome
Retail FX

ASIC Aims to Simplify Search for Information on Licensed Brokers

  • Data from ASIC Connect will be transferred to the Professional Registers Search.
  • The regulator aims to simplify consumers' search for information about licensed firms.
Tuesday, 28/05/2024 | 06:47 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

Former DanFX Director Gets Over 7 Years in Jail for Fraud

  • He misappropriated investors’ funds and even paid off early investors like a Ponzi scheme.
  • He has been in prison since November 2021.
Monday, 27/05/2024 | 05:50 GMT by Arnab Shome
Payments

Argentex Expands Global Reach with AFSL for Currency Risk Management

  • The firm expands to offer tailored currency risk solutions to Australian wholesale clients.
  • The ASIC-granted AFSL allows managing currency volatility while operating as a remittance provider registered with AUSTRAC.
Thursday, 23/05/2024 | 09:40 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

Aussie Regulator Hits TMGM for Lapses in CFDs Client Onboarding

  • The stop order prevents the broker from opening new accounts and dealing in CFDs and margin FX.
  • "We are actively working towards addressing the stop order": TMGM.
Thursday, 23/05/2024 | 06:30 GMT by Arnab Shome
Retail FX

ASIC Chairman Urges AI Reforms in Finance Sector

  • Joe Longo has warned that current regulations may not be sufficient.
  • He emphasized the need for changes and proactive oversight.
Tuesday, 21/05/2024 | 07:01 GMT by Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency

Aussie Frontman of BitConnect Pleads Guilty

  • John Bigatton promoted the fraudulent scheme on social media and through seminars.
  • He pled guilty to promoting financial services products without any licence.
Friday, 17/05/2024 | 05:58 GMT by Arnab Shome
Retail FX

ASIC Takes Aim at Cold Calling Business Models Harming Consumers

  • The Aussie regulator has issued a warning to unlicensed entities making unsolicited contact with consumers.
  • It is also important to AFS licensees that receive consumer details.
Wednesday, 15/05/2024 | 06:26 GMT by Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency

OKX Enters Australia with Spot and Derivatives Crypto Trading

  • Spot trading is available to all, while only verified wholesale clients can access derivatives.
  • The launch came a year after OKX established its Sydney offices.
Tuesday, 14/05/2024 | 05:07 GMT by Arnab Shome
Payments

The Rise of the Pay by Bank Phoenix: NAB and Banked Forge a Future for Faster Payments

  • Get to know true power of Pay by Bank.
Wednesday, 08/05/2024 | 16:00 GMT by Pedro Ferreira
CryptoCurrency

Australia Eyes Unreported Crypto Transactions: Taxman Targets 1.2 Million Accounts

  • ATO's notice focuses on instances where individuals exchanged or used crypto for payments without proper reporting.
  • The regulator has acknowledged the complexity of the industry, attributing non-compliance to a lack of awareness.
Tuesday, 07/05/2024 | 17:52 GMT by Jared Kirui
Retail FX

High-Pressure Cold Calling Tactics Draw Aussie Regulator's Attention

  • The cold-calling operators have lead generation and referral arrangements with some financial advisers.
  • They usually target people aged between 25 and 50 years.
Tuesday, 07/05/2024 | 05:54 GMT by Arnab Shome
Payments

Afterpay's New Policy: A Step Towards Financial Empowerment, or a Recipe for Overspending?

  • Instant gratification, delayed consequences and the psychology behind BNPL services.
Friday, 03/05/2024 | 16:00 GMT by Pedro Ferreira
Retail FX

Webull Launches '24-Hour Trading' in Australia

  • Initially, the services will be available for 60 popular US stocks and ETFs.
  • Its 24-hour trading will be available from 10:00 to 17:58 AEST, Monday to Friday.
Friday, 03/05/2024 | 05:19 GMT by Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency

Australia Gears Up for Bitcoin ETFs: ASX Leads the Charge

  • VanEck and BetaShares are expected to introduce Bitcoin ETFs in Australia.
  • The country's substantial $2.3 trillion pension market could drive inflows into Bitcoin ETFs.
Monday, 29/04/2024 | 14:23 GMT by Jared Kirui
Payments

Why Are Aussies Clinging to Their Credit Cards in the Age of Digital Wallets?

  • A look into Globaldata's recent study.
Friday, 26/04/2024 | 16:00 GMT by Pedro Ferreira
Payments

Friction at the Border: Why Your International Coffee Fix Could Soon Be Instant

  • The brewing of a revolution?
Wednesday, 24/04/2024 | 16:00 GMT by Pedro Ferreira
Retail FX

ASIC Says: Prepare Now for Mandatory Climate Reporting

  • The regulator is urging companies to start preparing for new climate requirements.
  • Despite the pragmatic approach, it emphasizes that proactive preparation is crucial.
Tuesday, 23/04/2024 | 07:45 GMT by Damian Chmiel
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