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2026 Fiscal Finale – ACSA Pre year-end tax update
(May 2026)
As the financial year draws to a close, the tax leaders of the Australian Custodial Service Association (ACSA) are sharing insights on key tax matters for ACSA members and their clients.
This update provides important information from industry tax leaders on regulatory change, emerging trends, and potential implications for ACSA members and their clients. With the ever-evolving landscape of tax laws and regulations, staying informed is paramount to ensure compliance and strategic tax planning.
Exchange Traded Funds: Growth, Innovation and Best Practice (March 2026)
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have become one of the fastest growing segments of Australia’s investment landscape — reshaping how investors access markets, manage risk, and implement portfolio strategies.
Digital Asset Licensing – What does it mean? (March 2026)
Millions of Australians are using or investing in digital assets every year and but regulations that make this safe and secure as possible, while also encouraging innovation, are only now emerging. Blockchain and digital assets present
big opportunities for the Australian economy, the financial sector and businesses. Insto investors will soon be looking at opportunities to invest.
Globally securities industries have completed or are contemplating a shift to T+1 settlement. There has been real progress and understanding of the impacts of shortening settlement cycles from North America’s successful May 2024 move
to T+1. With the UK and European target date locked in for October 2027 focus is shifting to sharpening industry readiness levels across EMEA.
Inside the Superannuation Policy Agenda (November 2025)
Australia’s retirement system is over $4.3 trillion and is one of the most advanced in the world. It is a diverse landscape that includes mega-funds which have been propelled by strong returns and merger activity, as well as smaller niche
funds targeting specific parts of the industry.
Join James Koval, Chief Policy & Advocacy Officer at ASFA, and Nick Paparo, Head of Securities Services Sales at J.P. Morgan, for a fireside chat exploring the latest policy and regulatory developments impacting Australia’s superannuation
system. They will discuss key advocacy themes and what these changes mean for custodians and investment administrators looking ahead.
The Evolution of Transfer Agency (Unit Registry) (October 2025)
In Australia's evolving asset management landscape, transfer agency, commonly referred to as unit registry in Australia, has become a critical lever for growth, operational resilience and investor satisfaction.
Asset managers are under increasing pressure to modernise operations, meet rising investor experiences and deliver on evolving regulatory demands, all while still achieving scale and efficiency. Yet legacy TA models are often holding firms
back, creating friction in investor servicing, innovation and operational agility.
ESG: Institutional Investors Leading the Way (September 2025)
Join us for an exclusive webinar where we unveil the latest findings from the ValueExchange and its partners, including the International Securities Services Association, as they provide insight on the evolving landscape of DLT (Blockchain)
and digital assets.
After five years of monitoring global developments, this session answers the critical questions: How, where, and why is digital asset utilisation emerging in 2025? What are the most promising use cases for DLT in financial services?
Unlocking the value of DLT (Blockchain) (Aug 2025)
Join us for an exclusive webinar where we unveil the latest findings from the ValueExchange and its partners, including the International Securities Services Association, as they provide insight on the evolving landscape of DLT (Blockchain)
and digital assets.
After five years of monitoring global developments, this session answers the critical questions: How, where, and why is digital asset utilisation emerging in 2025? What are the most promising use cases for DLT in financial services?
Connecting digital islands - Unlocking the Potential of Digital Asset Securities (Aug 2025)
The digitalisation of securities has been under the spotlight recently and with good reason – BCG and StanChart are predicting upwards of 16-30 trillion for tokenised markets globally from 2030. And on the digital currencies end, Visa has
estimated more than 220 billion dollars of stablecoins are currently in circulation. Closer to home, we have RBA and DCFRC launching their own programme Project Acacia to investigate this potential and to pave the way for such innovation
and growth.
This session will cover the current regulatory requirements, including risk management frameworks, contingency planning, international experiences, and the necessity for continuous audits and assessments. These measures are crucial for maintaining
the stability of the financial system and ensuring robust oversight. The webinar will also address the significant impacts on the custody services and superannuation funds, such as business impacts, internal processes, and enhanced transparency
and reporting.
Disruptive technology is fuelling AWM revenue growth—and delivering improvements in operational efficiency. What’s more disruptive tech in driving product and service innovation, as these technologies transition from supporting back-office
functions to playing a more prominent role in customer interactions.
Navigating the Future: Global and Local Post-Trade and Securities Processing Trends
(May 2025)
Local and global Post-Trade and Securities Processing environments continue to evolve. The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) will provide valuable insights into navigating the future and the evolving landscape.
As the financial year draws to a close, the tax leaders of the Australian Custodial Service Association (ACSA) are sharing insights on key tax matters for ACSA members and their clients.
In collaboration with Calastone, is excited to bring forward looking insights into new operating technologies, like Distributed Ledgers, will change the way investors transact in financial markets
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