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M&A makes rebound, creating higher-value deals: Deloitte

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 27 OCT 2025

Stronger balance sheets and lower interest rates are among the main drivers of renewed momentum in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), according to new research. Momentum is building again after a period of relative pause, Deloitte's The Deal in Focus ...

APAC insurers favour multi-alternatives strategies: Report

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025

... when structures are designed to ensure good visibility on demand and cash flows. "We anticipate a decline in US short-term rates over the next few quarters, as the Federal Reserve resumes its rate-cutting cycle, which should support other private markets ...

'We have entered a new economic era': CBA

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025

... impacts will still be far-reaching," Yeaman warned. "Population decline will continue to drag down long-term potential growth rates across the major economies, put greater pressure on fiscal positions (as dependency rates rise and older households dissave) ...

FINSIA's struggle to find scale

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2025

... think it's a really good fit between the two." Cox said the response from FINSIA members has been positive and renewal rates are among the highest he's seen in several years. "We've actually seen a number of former members that have said ...

PIMCO expands active ETF offering with EARN

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2025

... the Australian Securities Exchange. PIMCO said EARN caters to the evolving needs of Australian investors amid falling cash rates and increasing demand for low-duration, actively managed fixed income strategies. "It complements our existing suite of active ...

New 100% tariffs on China: Another TACO moment?

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025

... effective tariff rate, McCormick said, has reached a "steady state" that's risen from 2%-3% to 17%-18%. He predicts these rates will likely increase. "It's absolutely true that the economic impact of tariffs has been certainly less bad than what ...

Treasury unveils major super tax changes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025

... on superannuation earnings, even for those in excess of $10 million, will remain concessional compared to individual tax rates." Any balances between $3 million and $10 million will be taxed at 30%, which he said would impact about 90,000 people. Both ...

Australian economy 'at a crossroads': CBA

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025

... to hit 2.2% by end-2026. However, employment growth is slowing, and inflation remains sticky, prompting the RBA to hold rates steady. "There are emerging tensions in recent economic data, complicating the outlook," CBA head of Australian economics Belinda ...

Government reviewing $3m super tax

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 10 OCT 2025

... legislation in the parliament, we made it really clear that our first priority was student debt relief, protecting penalty rates, making medicines cheaper, making it easier to crack down on childcare centres which aren't up to scratch. Those have ...

Removing CGT breaks could boost budget by $22.7bn: Report

ANGELIQUE MINAS | FRIDAY, 10 OCT 2025

... capital gains such as income from work. It also called for introducing a net wealth tax on the richest 0.5% of households with rates increasing proportionate to increased wealth. "Everywhere, people are feeling the squeeze from rising costs in housing ...

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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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