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RBA names new chief economist

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2023
... leadership team." Today, Bullock and the RBA board agreed to a new Statement on the Conduct of Monetary Policy released by treasurer Jim Chalmers. This statement reaffirms the government's commitment to RBA independence, set out the agreed approach to ...

Payday super timing, deliberate: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has responded to criticism of the government's plans around the introduction of payday superannuation, saying holding off until 2026 is deliberate and will give employers plenty of time to get it right. Unpaid superannuation ...

SMSF Association, CA ANZ rally against super tax changes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
... proposed bill that would double tax on many Australians superannuation earnings. Yesterday in Parliament, assistant treasurer Stephen Jones introduced the government's controversial Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions Bill - the legislation introduces ...

British banker to become RBA deputy governor

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2023
... leading its Inflation Report, its international economic analysis, and its regional agencies' intelligence gathering. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said Hauser's appointment "strikes the right balance" between providing deep central banking experience and ...

New bill to strip treasurer of RBA monetary policy veto powers

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2023
The government will introduce a bill to parliament this week that proposes abolishing the treasurer's power to override the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA's) monetary policy decisions. Treasurer Jim Chalmers today announced the government's plans ...

MA Financial issues first RMBS

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 21 NOV 2023
... approach and engage with investors to share our growth strategy and expand our investor base," he said. Already, MA Money treasurer Akeshni Gour said the group is particularly pleased with the quality of institutional investors participating. "We want ...

Government consults on reforms to merger rules

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2023
... that similar concerns are being addressed globally, prompting countries to reassess their competition policy settings. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the consultation will examine whether current merger rules and processes are fit for purpose, enabling ...

Objective of super bill lands in parliament

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has tabled a new bill in Parliament to legislate an objective of superannuation, aimed at securing a dignified retirement for more Australians. The Superannuation (Objective) Bill 2023, which was introduced to Parliament yesterday ...

Government must revise infra pipeline: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 6 NOV 2023
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said the government has some tough calls to make regarding the nation's infrastructure pipeline as part of its plan to regenerate the economy. Following Labor's review of its multibillion-dollar Infrastructure Investment ...

NGS Super launches retirement savings strategy

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 NOV 2023
... flow and give them access to advice and start to help them manage longevity risk," she said. Just yesterday, assistant treasurer Stephen Jones stressed that, in anticipation of the millions preparing for retirement in the next decade, funds must urgently ...