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Rest 'diversifies its diversifiers' with US neighbourhood malls

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026

... necessities can offer resilient, stable income streams. "This sector has shown it can hold up well through different economic conditions, including downturns. They also act as important hubs for their local community, which supports steady foot traffic ...

Another RBA hike in May 'not a done deal'

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026

... the face of a global energy price shock. "This shock both puts upward pressure on inflation and poses downside risks to economic growth," Bassanese said. "Some board members clearly felt the mixed economic effects of the energy shock warranted keeping ...

Treasury proposes advice education standard reforms

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026

Treasury is proposing to overhaul the curriculum and learning outcomes for new entrants in financial advice, admitting that current requirements are "excessive compared to other professions". The new consultation proposes the pathway to becoming a financial ...

Inflation to spike, oil supply plenty: Chalmers

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026

While Treasurer Jim Chalmers did not rule out that inflation could hit as much as 5%, he is confident that Australia will not run out of fuel off the back of the current Middle East crisis. National Australia Bank has predicted that inflation could ...

Inflation could surge above 4%

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026

... financial conditions, and that's not just in Australia, but overseas as well." Hauser added that despite concerns, the economic backdrop in Australia is in "good shape". "Growth has recovered quite maturely over the past year. Unemployment is close ...

Tahlia Rozis heads to Generation Life

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026

... investment division for Australia and New Zealand, Federation invests in high-growth companies aligned with social and economic themes. Rozis's move to Generation Life follows a revised investment menu that includes five new options across private ...

March RBA hike now on the cards

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026

... pressures in Australia and recent commentary from the RBA has focused on inflation." Allen said because of the concerning economic environment it is likely, at this stage, to expect an interest rate hike in both March and May. "The debate will be lively ...

Digital assets don't need new regulatory logic: ASIC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026

... conference, ASIC senior executive leader of fintech Rhys Bollen said digital assets should be regulated primarily on economic substance rather than technological form. He added financial history shows regulators have repeatedly adapted to technology ...

Aussie super funds eye global partnerships at US summit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026

A delegation of Australian superannuation funds will meet with global and economic leaders in the US in a bid to forge international partnerships. The 2026 Australian Superannuation Investment Summit will cover San Francisco, Washington and New York. ...

National Reconstruction Fund makes $200m investment

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026

... the NRF being able to use innovative finance to fill market gaps, crowd in private capital, and strengthen Australia's economic resilience," Ayres said. "This investment gives Australian businesses the confidence to safely harness the rapid growth of ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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