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Mild recession in 2024, higher interest rates: Vanguard

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023

... second half of 2024. "However, Vanguard research offers evidence that the neutral interest rate - the rate at which monetary policy is neither expansionary nor contractionary - has increased, driven primarily by demographics, productivity growth, and ...

RBA names new chief economist

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2023

... the Bank and the 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 ...

British banker to become RBA deputy governor

CHLOE WALKER | TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2023

... proposed legislation reflects the government's objective of maintaining a "world-class" central bank with a monetary policy framework capable of meeting current and future economic challenges. He added that these changes are part of the government's ...

New bill to strip treasurer of RBA monetary policy veto powers

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 27 NOV 2023

... 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 to reform and modernise the RBA, flagging ...

Interest rate hikes are working: Bullock

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 21 NOV 2023

Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock defended the central bank's use of monetary policy and hiking interest rates amid many challenges that looks to keep inflation at stubborn levels over the next two years. Speaking at the ASIC Annual ...

Robo-adviser reaches US$50bn milestone

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 20 NOV 2023

... current economic conditions more challenging than last year. Not only is it harder to raise capital, but stringent monetary policy has also made it tougher to access lending and credit facilities, severely hindering their ability to scale and expand ...

Base rate lifts to 4.35%

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2023

... the death of a relative." Bullock flagged that more increases are on the table. "Whether further tightening of monetary policy is required to ensure that inflation returns to target in a reasonable timeframe will depend upon the data and the evolving ...

Fidelity launches global long-short fund to Aussie market

CASSANDRA BALDINI | WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2023

... exposure to benefit from stock price falls." Given the current market stress, inflationary pressures, tightening monetary policy and growth headwinds, Solomakhin explained there is an abundance of fear. "This environment creates a rich pool of contrarian ...

Inflation data not encouraging: Powell

CASSANDRA BALDINI | FRIDAY, 20 OCT 2023

... market is no longer easing, could put further progress on inflation at risk and could warrant further tightening of monetary policy. "Along with many other factors, actual and expected changes in the stance of monetary policy affect broader financial ...

RBA's multi-channel approach curbs inflation

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 12 OCT 2023

... the cash rate leads to higher interest payments for those with debt, there exists other avenues through which monetary policy influences demand and curtails inflation in Australia. Kent told Bloomberg's office on Wednesday that the cash-flow channel ...

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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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