Category: Women’s Ventures
ASX weighs extended trading hours
By Sybil Ravenswood August 24, 2026
ASX considers extended trading hours to align with global markets like Nasdaq, boosting Australian investor access to US stocks.
Mulino advances DBFO plan with advice overhaul
By Sybil Ravenswood August 19, 2026
Australia’s financial advice reforms advance with DBFO plan overhaul, streamlining regulations for better outcomes and industry compliance.
FAAA Sets Four Priorities Before Mulino Speech
By Calantha Blythemore August 16, 2026
Financial advice priorities are at the heart of FAAA’s call to Minister Mulino, urging swift reform on compensation, transparency, accessibility, and oversight.
Former Betashares executive becomes new DASH chief
By Calantha Blythemore August 15, 2026
Former Betashares executive Glenn Poynton becomes new DASH chief executive, bringing 30 years of expertise to the fintech platform.
Advice Files Show Rising Standards
By Sybil Ravenswood August 13, 2026
Rising standards? A new study of 9,000 advice files shows how Australian compliance is evolving and if the regulatory environment is paying off.
AllianzGI buys Asian asset manager for 615m
By Sybil Ravenswood August 7, 2026
AllianzGI acquires Asian asset manager UOB for $615m, expanding its Asian footprint with assets under management now over €170 billion.
JBWere aims to expand graduate program
By Sybil Ravenswood August 6, 2026
JBWere expands its graduate program to train more financial advisers amid industry shortages, boosting career opportunities in finance.
Perpetual launches bid for EQT
By Sybil Ravenswood July 30, 2026
Perpetual rejected the $2.65 billion Perpetual EQT bid from EQT, stating the offer significantly undervalues the company.
Centuria Bass Credit woes pose wider risk
By Calantha Blythemore July 29, 2026
Centuria Bass Credit woes pose wider risk to property funds management business due to exposure to heavily-leveraged real estate developer.
Paribas Cardif takes 26% stake in IndiaFirst Life
By Calantha Blythemore July 28, 2026
BNP Paribas stake in IndiaFirst Life reshapes the Indian life‑insurance market as the French insurer acquires 26% from Warburg Pincus, joining Bank of Baroda an