Download IPFS Sydney, Decode Capital, an ASIC-licensed contracts-for-difference (CFD) broker based in Australia, has named Mark Tsang as its new Chief Operating Officer. The appointment brings more than a decade of local and international experience into the firm’s senior leadership. Tsang’s career spans several leading brokerage firms. He previously held[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has continued to solidify its position as the country’s largest industry association for individual finance and mortgage brokers, reporting significant growth in membership numbers. As of June 30, the association reached 13,298 members, with figures climbing beyond 13,400 by August 1.[Read More…]

Download IPFS Australia’s exchange-traded fund (ETF) market is seeing a clear shift in investor behaviour, with low-cost funds increasingly dominating capital flows. The trend reflects a growing preference for simple, affordable options in long-term investment strategies. According to research by BetaShares, over 60% of ETF flows in the past 12[Read More…]

Download IPFS Medallion Resources has entered a conditional binding agreement with IGO Ltd to acquire the Forrestania Gold Operation (FNO) in Western Australia. The acquisition marks a key step in Medallion’s strategy to become a major gold and copper producer in the region. Under the agreement, Medallion will acquire 100%[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Australian government is exploring the introduction of a price floor for critical minerals in an effort to support its domestic rare earths sector amid global market volatility. The proposal aims to protect local producers from sharp price declines while boosting competitiveness against foreign suppliers backed by heavy[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Australian sharemarket climbed sharply on Tuesday, gaining 1.2% in response to a global rally driven by renewed expectations of interest rate cuts in the United States. The S&P/ASX200 index surged by 106.3 points to close at 8,770.1, moving within reach of its all-time high recorded in July.[Read More…]

Download IPFS Wall Street is grappling with mounting concerns over a potential market correction as a surge of cash fuels speculative investments, according to a POLITICO report on August 1, 2025. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500) hit record highs in July 2025, recovering from a sharp April[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Australian share market closed flat as the Australian dollar rose to $0.647, driven by optimism over Australia’s exemption from new United States (US) tariffs, though global trade concerns persist. On August 4, 2025, the S&P/ASX 200 index, representing the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), ended the day nearly[Read More…]

Download IPFS Australia’s new two-tier alcohol tax system takes effect today, freezing beer excise while increasing spirits taxes in a move creating industry divisions. The policy delivers on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s election promise to pause kegged beer tax hikes for two years, providing relief for pubs and beer drinkers.[Read More…]

Download IPFS Shocking new research reveals four million Australians cannot afford basic hygiene and cleaning products, plunging them into what experts term “hygiene poverty.” The Good360 survey shows one in five Australians skip essentials like soap, toothpaste, and sanitary products due to financial constraints. This growing crisis impacts both physical[Read More…]