Swati Pandey
Stories by Swati Pandey
Coronavirus could wipe off $211b from Asia-Pacific economies: S&P
S&P cut its 2020 growth forecast for China to 4.8% from previous estimate of 5.7%.
Australian pension funds broke rules, inquiry finds
Initial findings from the inquiry strongly criticised pension funds run by National Australia Bank and Commonwealth Bank for regulatory breaches inclu
Australia’s corporate watchdog steps up scrutiny of ICOs
The ICO market is relatively small in Australia but ASIC is wary poor conduct will have a negative impact on investor confidence over time.
ICOs to be “key focus”, says Australia’s corporate watchdog
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission will expand the scope of its guidance in coming weeks to include more questions and details on ICOs
Australian watchdog regulates bitcoin providers to check money-laundering
All so-called digital currency exchange providers, with operations in Australia, will now have to register with AUSTRAC.
Bitcoin futures ease off after surging 22% in US debut
Cboe Global Markets' launch marked the first time investors could get exposure to bitcoin futures via a mainstream regulated exchange.
Australia regulator warns of risks in digital coin offerings
ICOs are popular with start-ups as a way to finance projects by selling digital coins or tokens.
KKR makes $500m takeover bid for Australian mortgage lender Pepper
Australia's $1.30 trillion mortgage market is highly profitable.
ANZ Banking weighing sale of part or entire life insurance unit, valued at $4b
The plans being worked out by Australia's No. 4 lender come months after it split its global wealth management business into separate arms, one focusi
