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I know it's hard, but it could be harder: Lowe

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2023
... were unlikely to rise until 2024. McKim highlighted that Lowe also admitted to overdoing monetary stimulus during the pandemic and said rents weren't likely to be significantly impacted by interest rate increases. "You seem prepared to smash Australia ...

Productivity Commission kicks off philanthropy review

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2023
... with not-for-profits mobilising monetary donations, supplies, and volunteers to support those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, and the rising cost of living. "As we confront these and other challenges, not for profits will continue ...

New chief for Queensland Treasury Corp

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2023
... "His guidance of Treasury has played an important role in restoring the strength of Queensland's balance sheet post-pandemic." Allen became Under Treasurer in September 2021, having been a Deputy Under Treasurer since May 2020. The hire followed ...

Fiducian expands adviser base, increases FUA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2023
Fiducian saw the number of its financial advisers grow from 66 to 84 representatives in the second half of 2022 and flagged that another five franchises are in the process of joining the fold. Releasing its half-year report on the ASX this morning ...

Inflation expected to have peaked: RBA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2023
... is still high, affecting a range of goods and services. Global factors such as supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have significantly impacted the increase in inflation. Strong domestic demand, a tight labour ...

ESG lead salaries hit $350k: Recruiter

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2023
... current role for less than two years. "We had a period of a couple of years of no movement, and then as we came out of the pandemic, the focus on ESG has just accelerated rapidly," said Talent Nation managing director Richard Evans. "There's more ...

Aussie shares to continue outperformance: Oliver

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023
... for its huge outperformance in the 2000s, worries about the deteriorating relationship with China, and low exposure to pandemic winners. "An often-expressed view is that Australian companies are not investing because shareholders want high dividends ...

Aussies not bothered by volatile markets: State Street

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 31 JAN 2023
... remarkable resilience in the Australian economy after three years of economic and social dislocation caused by the global pandemic," State Street Global Advisors head of SPDR distribution in Asia Pacific Meaghan Victor said. In addition, Victor said ...

Brighter Super welcomes chief people officer

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2023
... where she was the executive general manager of people and culture. She began that role at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, where she led the people functions within an unprecedented, high-risk environment while creating a robust employee experience ...

Skill shortage to continue to cost Aussie companies

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2023
... financial impacts on businesses at a time where the focus on cost management has heightened." Gorton added the end of the pandemic has not caused the skills shortage to ease as once believed. "Or at least not yet," she said. "Though some companies are ...