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Diverse leadership cements business growth, positive workplace culture: HESTA

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
... The evidence is clear - companies with gender-balanced leadership perform better, innovate more, and deliver stronger economic outcomes," HESTA chief executive and 40:40 Vision chair Debby Blakey said. Blakey said while critical progress toward gender ...

Bullock in 'full solidarity' with Powell

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
... Reserve System and its chair Jerome Powell. The independence of central banks is a cornerstone of price, financial and economic stability in the interest of the citizens that we serve," the combined statement read. "It is therefore critical to preserve ...

Big tech has "inconsequential" carbon emissions planning: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
... impressive progress, too many continue to fall behind. In the midst of rising climate impacts, geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, companies still have a choice in how they respond," Haverkamp said. "Our data makes it clear that progress ...

Aware Super takes stake in European Outlet Mall Venture platform

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
... Excellent or Outstanding environmental rating. Aware Super said despite the rise of e-commerce, it feels confident in the economic resilience of outlet malls during periods of consumer uncertainty. Aware Super head of European property Mathiew Elshout ...

Chalmers globetrots to sell minerals for foreign investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026
... Australia's strengths as an investment destination, promoting resilience in global markets and sharing insights on the global economic outlook." Chalmers said it was a critical time to confer with his counterparts given growing global uncertainty and ...

Trump 'playing with fire' over Fed indictment threat

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026
... President." Powell said the action threatens the Fed's independence to be able to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions. "I have served at the Federal Reserve under four administrations, Republicans and Democrats alike. In every ...

Australia evades tariff shocks, CPI to surge in 2026: UN

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 12 JAN 2026
... the country was left relatively unscathed by the US tariff shocks. According to the United Nations' (UN) latest World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report, inflation will rise by 3% in 2026 despite a slight improvement in Australia's economy. ...

Global trade a patchwork of relationships, regional priorities: Analysis

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026
Global trade could prove more resilient than expected despite growth in economic nationalism and increasing tariffs, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) said. After conducting new scenario analysis, BCG offered four possible models for the future of global ...

NGS Super appoints asset allocation lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
The $16.7 billion NGS Super has promoted Mohamed Noureldin to the newly created role of head of asset allocation. Noureldin was previously senior manager for currency, commodity and tactical asset allocation, a role he held after joining the fund more ...

Rest returns 'healthy' 9.22% to members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... chief investment officer Michael Clancy said 2025 delivered another year of strong investment returns for members, with economic conditions largely playing out as Rest's investment team expected - with resilient but slowing economic growth, moderating ...