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Global recession a 'real possibility': UniSuper

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
UniSuper head of fixed interest David Colosimo said that while a global recession is not assured, it remains a real possibility given the size of Middle East conflict. "The market is now priced for a meaningful hit to growth and weaker earnings, but ...

Australians lose $13.5bn by delaying retirement switch: HESTA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... also called to allow default transition for eligible members into a retirement income stream, with an opt-out option for consumer protection. Separately, Blakey will be leaving the fund later this year, opting to step down after 11 years at the helm. ...

Binance Australia to pay $10m over deliberate customer misclassifications

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
... Binance admitted some 524 retail clients were exposed to "high-risk" crypto derivatives products without the required consumer protection due to their misclassification as wholesale investors in the period. The misconduct resulted in more than $12 million ...

Super funds must protect members, says Kirkland

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
The detriment of Shield and First Guardian Master Funds undermines trust in the superannuation system, ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland warned, saying trustees must revise their processes to avoid exploitation by super switching schemes. Speaking at ...

Household wealth rises 2.5%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
... energy and supply shock further complicates the picture - it will drive up inflation further and hurt growth, particularly consumer demand. The combination of these forces makes the outlook for both monetary and fiscal policy more nuanced."

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.7% in the 12 months to February 2026, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "The 3.7% annual CPI inflation to February eased slightly from the 3.8% annual CPI inflation to January," ABS head of ...

AFCA names inaugural chief scams officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has named its inaugural chief scams officer, as flagged earlier this month. David Lacey has been appointed to the newly created role. Most recently, Lacey was the founder and chief executive of IDCARE ...

Yarra hunts for superior returns outside ASX giants

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... including Xero, NextDC, Seek, REA Group and Pro Medicus. While the ASX 20 only has exposure to four companies in the consumer space, ex-20 has multiple options to pick from including JB Hi-Fi, Light and Wonder, Treasury Wine Estates and Flight Centre. ...

Australia finalises 'landmark' trade agreement with European Union

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... positive capture by the EU. "Over time, clearer labelling rules and phase-outs/grandfathering arrangements will reduce consumer confusion and help EU producers better differentiate authentic products on Australian shelves," the report said. "In parallel ...

APRA greenlights Insignia Financial takeover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... Insignia Financial shareholders, and the court. It was already approved by ASIC, the ASX and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Insignia said its board continues to unanimously recommend shareholders vote in favour of the takeover at ...