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Starting in 2019, CFA exam to include blockchain and cryptocurrency part – 17 July 2018
With cryptocurrencies here to stay, education needs to start meeting student and employer demand. Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies will be include in the level I and II Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams from 2019 onwards as part of a broader new reading called Fintech in Investment Management.
https://www.finder.com.au/cfa-exam-to-include-blockchain-and-cryptocurrency-parts-from-2019
Bank ‘asleep at the wheel’ as fraudster makes off with millions – 16 July 2018
A group of elderly Aussies, were swindled out of their life savings by convicted conman Bradley Sherwin, who is now serving a minimum four-year jail sentence for fraud. By the time the facts were determined and a legal case formed, only two years of fraudulent transactions were eligible for inclusion which means of the 380 victims, the settlement will only be paid to 53 of them. Many of those who lost everything they own, took their anger to the front doors of the Bank of Queensland headquarters in Brisbane.
Police busted the dark web’s $1.5 billion cryptocurrency World Cup gambling ring – 15 July 2018
Chinese officials shut down an online gambling ring that had accumulated $US1.5 billion in bets made on World Cup matches using cryptocurrencies like ethereum, bitcoin, and litecoin. The gambling ring was a pyramid scheme where recruiters could profit off of other members.
Australian Taxation Office warn residents of tax return related scams – 15 July 2018
Tax return time is known to spawn an influx of scammers. This has prompted the Australian Taxation Office warn of the dangers of putting your personal information in the wrong hands. Article talks about how to protect your employer, clients and family from identity crimes.
