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GDP rise is 'good news that's actually bad news'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... good news is actually bad news." "In the 2025 calendar year, the Australian economy grew by 2%, doubling its 2024 growth rate," Smith said. "While stronger growth may seem like positive news, it will be a concern for the Reserve Bank (RBA). The RBA is ...

Cbus calls for tax reform on TPD payouts in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
Cbus has used its pre-Budget submission to call for clearer, fairer tax settings on total and permanent disability (TPD) insurance payouts for members under 60 years of age. Cbus said such reforms could save workers and their families thousands of dollars ...

Structural headwinds driving Australian capital offshore: Redican

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
Structural impediments in the local economy are making offshore investments more appealing for Australian investors, according to NSW Treasury Corporation chief economist Brian Redican. Speaking on the 2026 Financial Standard Economic Outlook webinar ...

US and Israel strike Iran: What it means for investors

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026
... uncertainty, increases in oil prices could generate a global inflationary scare, which in turn may reduce the likelihood of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve, currently expected for later this year," he said. Principal Asset Management chief ...

Persistent inflation will mean two rate hikes from RBA: Barrenjoey

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
The Australian economy is dealing with persistent inflation that will require two rate hikes from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), according to Barrenjoey head of economic forecasts Johnathan McMenamin. Speaking on the 2026 Financial Standard Economic ...

Australian Ethical unveils strong half-year results

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... strong growth over the past five years. During this period, underlying diluted EPS has grown at a 24% compound annual growth rate. "We've delivered growth across our key financial metrics, transformed the business, and maintained robust fundamentals," ...

Monetary policy decisions now 'more difficult': Bullock

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
Following an interest rate hike at the start of the month and higher than hoped inflation data this week, Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Michele Bullock said the central bank is doing its best. Speaking at an event in Melbourne last night ...

Equity Trustees lands new mandate

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... and active engagement where appropriate," EQT said. The fund seeks a total return of the Reserve Bank of Australia's cash rate plus 5% per annum, net of fees and including annual distributions. EQT executive general manager of corporate and superannuation ...

AustralianSuper reduces fees on Member Direct option

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... Currently, for transaction amounts up to $13,000 a $13 brokerage fee applies, and for transactions above $13,000 a 0.10% rate is applied. From March 28, a $10 brokerage fee will apply on the first $12,500 of a transaction, the next $37,500 will have ...

Generation Life expands investment menu

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
Generation Life has expanded its investment menu with five new options across private markets, geared strategies and global small caps. It said the enhancements provides investor access to asset classes traditionally reserved for institutional investors ...