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China's two speed economies: Which one wins?

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026

... government policies tackle structural concerns in the Chinese economy. Most remain cautiously optimistic as they assess whether the new engine of the economy, technological advancement and industrial modernisation, can pull the country out of its deflationary ...

Investors weigh risks amid Venezuelan crisis

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026

... human resources and a dearth of capital means such new supply is potentially years away. "There's also the question of whether the new head of the regime replacing Maduro will be complicit with the US's demand increase and control output. Ultimately ...

Australians fearful of getting their investments wrong: CFS

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026

... effective ways to build wealth, but too many Australians don't see it as an investment. When people stay in the status quo, whether that's remaining in a conservative default option or a single asset, they risk missing out on significant long-term growth," ...

Rate hikes expected in 2026

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026

... Bassanese said there is still a possibility the RBA will cut interest rates this year. "Critical to the outlook... is whether inflation can moderate without the need for more monetary restraint and slower economic growth," he said. "On the expectation ...

RM Capital, SMSF Club to pay $925k over conflicted remuneration

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 19 DEC 2025

... ordered RM Capital and SMSF Club to provide ASIC with a written report within six months by an independent expert stating whether it has in place appropriate systems, policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Justice Jackson said: "I am conscious ...

Netwealth to spend $101m compensating First Guardian victims

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025

... menu, as well as reviewing all investment options against its uplifted investment governance requirements to determine whether they remain suitable. Netwealth can also not onboard certain new high-risk investment options to the platform unless the independent ...

Three megatrends to watch in 2026

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025

... be diminishing," Bassanese said. Looking specifically at Australia, Bassanese said the major question in the economy is whether the nation has hit capacity constraints. "Can we allow the economy to continue to grow at trend or more pace, or does the ...

ASFA expands financial crime prevention framework for super trustees

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2025

... misuse of member credentials, along with indicative controls and reporting expectations. Trustees can also use it to test whether their risk management frameworks and operational risk settings adequately address fraud and scam threats. Meanwhile, the ...

Vanguard identifies strongest asset classes for coming decade

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2025

... "Overall, these three investment opportunities are both offensive and defensive. This risk assessment holds no matter whether today's AI exuberance ultimately proves rational or not," the report said. Vanguard global chief economist and global head of ...

Mulino looks to reform CSLR

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2025

... in February seeking comments on some of those concrete proposals that I flagged... at the roundtable." Questioned about whether the government was looking to expand those who contribute to paying the CSLR to SMSFs, Mulino said while it is not possible ...

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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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