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Inflation eases to 5.4%, RBA tipped to hike interest rates

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2023

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released consumer price index data yesterday, showing a moderation in annual inflation from 6% to 5.4%. However, inflation climbed 1.2% in the September quarter, outpacing the 0.8% increase in June, prompting ...

Meat industry super fund rebrands

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 9 OCT 2023

... Australian Food Super has about 65,000 and more than $3 billion in funds under management. According to APRA's FY23 statistics, its MySuper option made a net return of 11.2% in the last financial year. Its Shares Option (formerly High Growth) failed ...

Inflation rises to 5.2%

CASSANDRA BALDINI | THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023

... slight increase in the month of August, jumping to 5.2% from 4.9% in July. Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed that the major contributors to the price increase included housing (+6.6%), transport (+7.4%), food and non-alcoholic ...

Qantas Super confirms merger plans

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 25 SEP 2023

... consolidation in the sector, namely the dwindling number of corporate super funds, with just 11 remaining. According to APRA statistics, in 2004 there was 761. "Any potential merger partner would need to demonstrate their ability to administer defined ...

HESTA pumps $100m into BTR project

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2023

... 80% of members are women - they will be statistically overrepresented in every one of the dire housing affordability statistics. "This milestone propels us closer to realising our vision for how we as a long-term responsible investor can create strong ...

RBA holds cash rate at 4.1%

CASSANDRA BALDINI | WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2023

... consecutive month was to buy more time and further assess the impacts of previous hikes. Since, the Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed GDP increased by 0.4% in the June quarter, mainly offset by exports and investments. While the recent pause ...

Latest CPI data provides case for rate pause

CHLOE WALKER | THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023

... encouraging thoughts that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) tightening cycle has peaked. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed the consumer price index (CPI) came in at 4.9% for July, well down on last month's 5.4%. Annual trimmed mean ...

Super assets continue to climb: APRA

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 23 AUG 2023

APRA has published its Quarterly Superannuation Performance and Quarterly MySuper Statistics report, revealing surging growth in the superannuation sector. Total superannuation assets increased by 7.6%, reaching $3.54 trillion in the year to June, compared ...

HSBC committed to local custody arm despite rapid decline in assets

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 22 AUG 2023

... administration plummeting by more than 60% in the past six months, HSBC is adamant it's not going anywhere. The most recent statistics to come out of the Australian Custodial Services Association (ACSA) show HSBC Custody Nominees' overall assets under ...

Unemployment rate rises as gender wage gap narrows

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2023

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported a 14,600 drop in employment in July, deviating sharply from the anticipated rise of 15,000 by economists. In July, the unemployment rate increased to 3.7%, up from 3.5% the previous month, despite economists' ...

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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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