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Inflation hits 3.8% in October

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2025
... said today's figures confirm that a rate cut is off the table for the next few months. Inflation pressures in the economy have accelerated in the recent past, he explained, noting that the latest data shows, on an annualised basis, trimmed mean inflation ...

Federation AM strengthens ESG oversight with fresh leadership

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2025
... Cameron Brownjohn said the appointments come at a pivotal time in private equity as sustainable energy, digitisation of the economy and an ageing population reshape demand. "There is a lot of potential in certain sectors of the market which will create ...

IMF tells Chalmers to curb spending

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
... needed. "Inflation has declined significantly, the labor market is still strong, and private demand is recovering. The economy is gaining momentum, with growth forecast at 1.8% in 2025 and 2.1% in 2026," the IMF said. "However, global developments including ...

Ditch cash, curb emotionally led investing: Expert

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
... you money," he said. Further, it is problematic for the country because money is "not being put to productive use in the economy." In July, UK chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled plans to encourage people to invest their money. Banks, for example, will ...

APRA stress tests for potential ASX failure

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025
... APRA asked participants to consider the impact of a "severe but plausible" shock in financial markets and the domestic economy, as well as an operational disruption. The stress scenario itself was 12 months in duration and was designed in consultation ...

RBA says it can 'afford to be patient' on rate decisions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2025
... of Australia (RBA) November meeting minutes revealed there are ongoing concerns amongst board members about Australia's economy. While board members noted the central projection was for the economy to remain broadly in balance, and consistent with the ...

Super performance test, DBFO reforms coming: Government

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
... said. "We've kept the reform wheels turning ever since the May 2022 election, even as the macro challenges in our economy have demanded a lot of our focus and attention, and that's because we see the job of reform and the job of responsible economic ...

Super good for financial stability, for now: RBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
... within the system - policy changes, like early withdrawals, coupled with external shocks could cause major harm to the economy. "If you had a major external shock, and then a net withdrawal of liquidity from the system at the same time, that's going ...

Half of super investments now offshore: NAB

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
... embracing new technologies. "This positions the sector to continue supporting Australians' retirement outcomes and the broader economy." International investment allocations have now surpassed 50%, rising from 47.8% in 2023 to 50.9% in 2025. In addition ...

Sustainable investments jump 49% in two years

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
... political volatility since 2023, asset owners show a renewed effort to anchor finance within the transition to a net-zero economy, the GSIA states in its biennial Global Sustainable Investment Review report. Looking at investments allocated to the clean ...