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Lowe hands down RBA board shake up

CASSANDRA BALDINI | THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2023

... what is potentially his last speech as governor, Lowe explained that while the government concluded that the RBA monetary policy framework is "fit for purpose," a changing landscape meant it would still need to pivot accordingly. "The world we face is ...

Next RBA boss to be picked in July: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI | THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023

... that I take in fiscal policy and the governor, and the board explain and defend the decisions that they take on monetary policy, and that's appropriate." In the past, Chalmers has made it clear he isn't always in agreeance when it comes to rate ...

Federal Reserve holds rates steady

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023

... opted to hold the funds rate steady, citing the need to assess additional information and its implications for monetary policy. The Committee said it will consider the cumulative tightening of monetary policy, the lags with which monetary policy affects ...

Reserve Bank is done at 3.85%: CBA

CASSANDRA BALDINI | WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023

... decision on the national minimum wage will be critical for the outlook for wages growth along with inflation and the monetary policy outlook in the second half of this year, he added. The onerous data isn't the only cause for concern. "We have seen ...

Budget delivers surplus, with a catch

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023

... activity in 2023-24. A more pronounced slowdown in the world economy could result from continued tightening in global monetary policy in response to persistent inflation or a deterioration in financial conditions. This would affect commodity prices ...

Economic stimulus unlikely in budget: Podcast

CASSANDRA BALDINI | FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2023

... been reached and therefore more hikes are unlikely. "As long the economic data in this month's Statement on Monetary Policy is in line with their forecasts or a little bit weaker, the Reserve Bank shouldn't be tightening policy any further," ...

RBA verdict on knife edge: Economists split

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2023

... the risks associated with insufficient tightening. "There is a risk that stopping at 3.60% is premature. Though monetary policy is restrictive, it may not be restrictive enough and a near term move would allay that risk and allow for a more confident ...

RBA appointments prompt debate

CASSANDRA BALDINI | FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023

... outgoing members Wendy Craik and Mark Barnaba. "They will help ensure the board is well equipped both to deliver monetary policy in an increasingly complex and uncertain environment and to implement the recommendations of the RBA Review," Chalmers said. ...

Review calls for Reserve Bank overhaul

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 20 APR 2023

... board in two - much like the structure of the Bank of England and Bank of Canada. This would see the creation of a Monetary Policy Board and a Corporate Governance Board; the former would look at monetary policy decisions and financial system stability ...

Purpose of pause to gather more data: RBA

CASSANDRA BALDINI | TUESDAY, 18 APR 2023

... was better to continue to raise interest rates to ensure inflation is brought back to target faster, noting that monetary policy could be eased quickly if an adverse shock caused inflation and economic activity to slow by more, or more rapidly, than ...

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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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