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RBA outlines next phase of bond purchase program

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2022
... importantly, the bank will continue to be able to maintain effective control over the cash rate as it withdraws monetary policy stimulus in the period ahead."

Chalmers sworn in as treasurer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2022
... Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia said: "Chalmers is well placed, given his experience, to steer superannuation policy and ensure as many Australian as possible can retire with dignity." Following the election result, minister for financial ...

Yellen forebodes stagflation risks

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2022
... such an event materialising, Yellen maintained that while the US had inflation, the Federal Reserve's tightening monetary policy was addressing recession concerns. "I don't expect the US to fall into recession; I think Europe is perhaps a bit more vulnerable ...

Dump annual super contributions cap: CA ANZ

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2022
... This, it said, would make the super system fairer for women. It would also be a simple, practical and non-inflationary policy solution in an election campaign so far devoid of any great superannuation ideas, CA ANZ said. "The gender pay gap in Australia ...

Super home buyer scheme fails to move the needle

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAY 2022
... proposal, FPA chief executive Sarah Abood said the devil may be in its detail. Helping to demystify the hotly questioned policy, Abood said: "Under this proposal, a share of the member's first principal place of residence could be considered as an asset ...

Investors seek inflationary refuge in diversification strategies

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAY 2022
A bfinance quarterly Manager Intelligence and Market Trends report has shown that investors have sought enhanced sources of real return to combat rising inflation. The first quarter of 2022 has created a period of renewed uncertainty as investors grappled ...

Superannuation not a super solution to housing affordability

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAY 2022
... 'aspirational Australians'. Morrison has said that supporting first home buyers is a key part of his government's plan. On his policy, Morrison said: "This is how you help with the cost of living." "You let them use their own money, you don't lock it ...

Industry pans early release superannuation policy

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 16 MAY 2022
The Morrison government's re-election Hail Mary policy to allow early superannuation withdrawals to be used for house deposits has been widely condemned. A joint media release between Scott Morrison, Michael Sukkar and Jane Hume boldly proclaimed that ...

CEW push for more women leaders

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2022
... of Australia, Denholm made a strong call for the government to drive more innovation in the country. "Ensure that your policy and regulatory settings are focused on encouraging Australian companies. You play a vital role in fostering a mindset of failures ...

Macquarie Group posts record earnings

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAY 2022
... 2022 fiscal year. This is up on the 2021 final ordinary dividend of $A3.55 per share. However, Macquarie's dividend policy has stayed steady at a 50% to 70% annual payout ratio. Going forward the group has outlined it will continue to maintain a ...