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FTX Forms Australia Unit to Offer Regulated Crypto Products Locally

The local unit is holding an Australian Financial Services Licence.
The starting date of its local services is not known yet.

Monday, 21/03/2022 | 06:35 GMT by Arnab Shome

News

Aussie Regulator Sues Facebook Parent for Running Crypto Scam Ads

Fraudsters used images and fake endorsements of several Aussie figures.
One of the victims lost around $477,000 to the scammers.

Friday, 18/03/2022 | 07:38 GMT by Arnab Shome

Retail FX

Aussie Millennials Embrace Emerging Investment Platforms

The overall number of online investors in Australia increased in 2021.
A report from Investment Trends shows that emerging brands are expanding their reach.

Thursday, 03/03/2022 | 12:09 GMT by Bilal Jafar

CryptoCurrency

The Australian Advisory Committee Calls for Regulating Cryptocurrencies

The analysis shows that at least 3 million people own crypto-related products in Australia.
The committee raises security concerns in crypto exchanges.

Wednesday, 02/03/2022 | 12:58 GMT by Matti Williamson

Brokers

Tiger Brokers Enters Australia with Online Brokerage Services

It has launched its proprietary trading platform Tiger Trade.
It is targeting millennials with the new services.

Monday, 28/02/2022 | 06:49 GMT by Arnab Shome

Retail FX

Analysis: Australia Has the Largest FX/CFD Market Per Capita in the World

The number of active retail CFD traders stays at 100,000 in Australia.
In 2021, the average Australian trader deposited more than $8,400 into their CFD account.

Tuesday, 15/02/2022 | 14:18 GMT by Damian Chmiel

Brokers

USGFX Administrator Receives AU$357 Million in Creditors Claims

Only AU$8 million in broker’s funds are currently available.
The administrator is now attempting to recover the offshore assets of the broker.

Tuesday, 25/01/2022 | 11:56 GMT by Arnab Shome

News

Australian Crypto Exchange BTC Markets Partners with Ajla Tomljanovic

Ajla Tomljanovic is a well-known tennis star in Australia.
Caroline Bowler is the Chief Executive of BTC Markets.

Friday, 14/01/2022 | 13:40 GMT by Bilal Jafar

Brokers

Blueberry Markets Inks a Partnership Deal with Signal Centre

Signal Centre will provide daily content to the trading community of Blueberry Markets.
Blueberry Markets has more than 30,000 traders.

Friday, 07/01/2022 | 08:00 GMT by Bilal Jafar

Retail FX

Futu Holdings Plans to Expand Presence in Australia

The company has successfully acquired an Australia-based subsidiary.
Futu aims to use the license to provide financial services in the region.

Monday, 20/12/2021 | 08:47 GMT by Bilal Jafar

Institutional FX

Marex Gains ASIC’s Approval for Australia Office

The company is planning to accelerate its expansion in the Asia Pacific.

Wednesday, 08/12/2021 | 08:28 GMT by Bilal Jafar

Brokers

Aussie Dispute Resolution Agency Expels USGFX Membership

The membership was expelled on November 11.

Wednesday, 01/12/2021 | 04:49 GMT by Arnab Shome

News

AFG Announces Acquisition of Fintelligence for $52.2 Million

The Group has acquired a 75% stake in the company.

Tuesday, 30/11/2021 | 10:28 GMT by Bilal Jafar

Regulation

ASIC Imposes Additional License Conditions on ASX

The conditions will ensure no outages of the trading platform due to future upgrades.

Wednesday, 24/11/2021 | 07:36 GMT by Arnab Shome

Executive Moves

Saxo Expands Australian Team with Jessica Amir and David Harvie

Jessica Amir joined as Saxo’s Australian Market Strategist while David Harvie has been selected as Country Head of Direct Sales.

Monday, 22/11/2021 | 10:22 GMT by Bilal Jafar

Thought Leaders

FP Markets Recognized as Best FX Broker: Australia

FP Markets has a long history of being at the forefront of Australian brokers.

Friday, 19/11/2021 | 10:28 GMT by Finance Magnates Staff

News

ASX’s DLT as a Service Platform Is Production Ready

The rollout of the platform might happen in the coming months.

Wednesday, 17/11/2021 | 12:08 GMT by Arnab Shome

News

Perth Heat to Pay Players in Bitcoin

The club will hold Bitcoin on its balance sheet.

Wednesday, 17/11/2021 | 11:09 GMT by Bilal Jafar

Regulation

Aussie Regulator Cautions Firms against Ties with Financial Influencers

These influencers provide financial advice without having a mandatory AFS license.

Tuesday, 09/11/2021 | 09:08 GMT by Arnab Shome

News

Australian Watchdogs to Check CBA’s Crypto Offering Regulatory Implications

A partnership with Gemini Trust Company is initially planned for CBA's cryptocurrency trading service.

Friday, 05/11/2021 | 20:21 GMT by Felipe Erazo

News

Australia’s Commonwealth Bank Is Set to Launch Cryptocurrency Services

The bank will initially offer trading and custody services with ten major cryptocurrencies.

Wednesday, 03/11/2021 | 08:02 GMT by Arnab Shome

Regulation

ASIC Issues Regulatory Guidance on Crypto Products

It approved the criteria under which Bitcoin and Ethereum investment products can be launched.

Friday, 29/10/2021 | 06:36 GMT by Arnab Shome

News

Playtech Shares Jump 57% after Acquisition Confirmation

The deal is expected to be closed in the second quarter of 2022.

Monday, 18/10/2021 | 11:36 GMT by Arnab Shome

Regulation

ASIC Proposes to Extend Retail CFDs Restrictions till 2031

The ongoing order of product restrictions is set to expire on March 23, 2022.

Monday, 18/10/2021 | 06:31 GMT by Arnab Shome

News

Australia to Impose ‘Harsher’ Penalties for Ransomware Gangs

A joint parliamentary committee approved two weeks ago the Ransomware Action Plan.

Friday, 15/10/2021 | 16:41 GMT by Felipe Erazo

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