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RBA 'not committed' to further rate cuts

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 4 MAR 2025

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has confirmed it considered leaving interest rates on hold last month, but ultimately concluded the arguments for a cut were more weighted. However, despite deciding to deliver the interest rate relief, the central ...

Treasury responds to CHESS replacement inquiry

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 4 MAR 2025

... Instrument 2024, which entered into force on 14 May 2024. Treasury supported the recommendation that ASIC and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) continue to monitor the current CHESS system. Likewise, of the recommendations Treasury noted, most were ...

ASIC turns up the heat on private markets

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 26 FEB 2025

... largest portions of Australia-focused private capital fund assets of $65.9 billion and $58.2 billion respectively. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) estimates that the private credit market is worth $40 billion. However, ASIC noted that estimates elsewhere ...

Deflation continues, albeit slowly

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 26 FEB 2025

... agreed the data showed positive momentum in keeping inflation down, but the focus needs to be on keeping it within the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) target range of 2-3%. "While market consensus has shifted towards an 80% probability of the next ...

Monetary policy not the only game in town: Brian Redican

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2025

... because of the inflationary nature of this type of spending," Redican said. He added that it won't matter whether the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cuts or hikes rates, "this spending is going to keep on going and driving the economy." Beyond defence ...

ASIC clearing and settlements powers to curb ASX monopoly

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2025

... and effective competition in clearing and/or settlement should a competitor emerge. ASIC co-regulates CS with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), namely over the four CS facilities in the ASX group: two central counterparties - ASX Clear and ASX Clear ...

RBA delivers 'cautious' cut, road ahead unclear

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2025

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut the cash rate by 25 basis points, bringing the official interest rate down to 4.1%. While the cut was widely expected, the RBA was quick to diffuse any hopes of a quick cutting cycle. "A range of indicators suggest ...

Why the RBA should not cut rates

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2025

Barrenjoey chief economist Jo Masters believes the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) should hold off on making an interest rate cut today. Speaking at the Financial Standard Chief Economists Forum in Sydney, Masters said that while the market is pricing ...

Australian GDP growth 'steady but not solid': La Trobe

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2025

... of those policies. Further, the strong employment numbers also fed into the heightened inflation figures, as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) continues its effort to tame inflation by holding off the interest rate since November 2023. While he doesn't ...

Economist calls for 35bps rate cut

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 17 FEB 2025

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is expected to deliver its first interest rate cut since November 2020 when the board meets tomorrow. However, while most of the market is expecting a regular 0.25% cut, Betashares chief economist David Bassanese ...

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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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