Investment
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ASIC roundup: Focus areas for next financial year, plus more
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s latest actions and news, May 18-28, 2026.
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City Week 2026: Growth, collaboration, and competition among financial centers
Panel discussion featured senior figures from financial centers in New York, London, Shanghai, Paris, and Riyadh.
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City Week 2026: Discussion on shifting sands of geopolitical developments
Experts touched upon a wide range of topics, from structural shifts in US politics, to capital flows, US-China competition, and the future geopolitical landscape.
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OPINION: Closing the friction gap – the new rules of fund administration in the retail era
Andrew Dipkin argues the “retailization” of private markets is transforming fund administration from a back-office function into critical infrastructure.
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The impacts of the Iran war reach North Africa
The Iran war is creating a mixed economic picture for North Africa, with each nation’s position as a winner or loser largely dictated by its specific reliance on energy imports or investment channels.
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Consumer Composite Investments replace UK PRIIPs
The new disclosure framework for retail investment products replaces PRIIPs and aligns with the Consumer Duty,
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Report calls for changes to UK’s risk warning and financial promotion rules
Report is conclusion of the Risk Warnings Review, commissioned by the Chancellor as part of the Leeds Reforms and undertaken by industry, government, and regulators.
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OPINION: Sustainability’s million-dollar problem
In order for companies to stay competitive and drive better sustainable outcomes, they need to align ISO standards with their ESG reporting.
