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Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... addressing inflation, productivity and resilience, and global uncertainty and [the inflation] figures show why that's the right approach."

Pepper Money rejects Challenger's bid

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
Pepper Money has rejected Challenger's "best and final" takeover offer of $2.25 per share after it slashed the offer price from $2.60 per share earlier this month. "Following its consideration of the proposal and consultation with shareholders, the ...

FSC questions SMC's claim on younger members' super switches

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... collapses," Schubert said. FSC said the government should target lead generators, however, it should refrain from restricting the right of individual consumers to take control of their retirement savings. "The superannuation industry needs to have a ...

Government looks to better define roles of regulators

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... are "critical", but a balance needs to be found between enabling consumer choice while making sure platforms undertake the right due diligence and stand behind the products they have on their systems. Touching on the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort ...

Challenger slashes offer price for Pepper Money

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
Challenger has reduced its offer price for Pepper Money from $2.60 to $2.25 per share, saying this is its best and final offer. The revised proposal is inclusive of the calendar year 2025 final dividend of 7.8 cents per share and any special dividend. ...

CALI pushes for advice reforms as Australians turn to AI

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... but to put their financial future in the hands of an AI chatbot," CALI chief executive Christine Cupitt said. "Without the right kind of advice from the right people, Australians are at greater risk of falling victim to scams and dodgy providers." CALI ...

Inflation to spike, oil supply plenty: Chalmers

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... not eventuate. "That's not something we're expecting, in fact we have really more than enough fuel as it stands right now. We've got big stockpiles of fuel, whether it's petrol or diesel or jet fuel, and we work around the clock to make ...

Bain Capital to acquire Perpetual's wealth management unit

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... the asset management and corporate trust businesses. "Following a thorough sale process, we believe we have achieved the right outcome for our shareholders, clients and people, and one that reflects wealth management's longstanding reputation as ...

Inflation could surge above 4%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026
... fifth Budget together in two months' time," he said. Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) deputy governor Andrew Hauser said right now, the immediate effect on inflation is the cost of petrol. "Everyone's seeing that in real time today. Of course, over ...

SMSFs continue to demonstrate competitive edge: Data

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... they lag APRA funds in times of solid market performance. "SMSFs remain a compelling option when they are used under the right circumstances and managed effectively," he said. "For Australians seeking greater flexibility, control over investment decisions ...