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Cooling economy could keep RBA on hold

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... household and public sector expenditure as well as cyclone disruptions to mining and export activities," ABS head of national accounts Grace Kim said. Household spending rose 0.5% in the March quarter. This growth includes elevated spending on electricity ...

Russell Investments hires from BT

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... of key accounts and platforms within the wealth team. Tonya Ripley has joined from BT where she was head of national accounts. Prior to that Ripley also held roles at HUB24 and AMP. "Tonya brings over 20-plus years experiences across wealth platforms ...

GDP rise is 'good news that's actually bad news'

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026

... growth, which is growing but slowly. " One small mercy for Australians worried about another rate hike: the national accounts measure of wage growth recorded its slowest quarterly growth since September 2024," he said. "This should calm the RBA's fear ...

Inflation rises 3.8%, rate rise 'firmly in play'

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026

... remain cautious and continue its 'wait and see' approach over the next few months as labour market, national accounts and inflation data evolve." Smith added the May Budget needs to "meet the moment" and outline significant economic and tax reform. ...

Chalmers spurs on private sector investment

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 9 DEC 2025

... is "no shortage of challenges" in the Australian economy, the private sector recovery "so conspicuous" in the national accounts means the nation can confront global volatility and persistent price pressures from a position of "genuine economic strength". ...

Government to convene a productivity roundtable

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 11 JUN 2025

... for far too long and welcomed the comments by the Prime Minister about making it a priority. "As the latest national accounts figures show poor productivity rates persist, and on an annual basis is actually going backwards. The latest quarterly data ...

GDP edges higher, but for how long?

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2025

... private spending contributed to the growth, supported by a rise in exports of goods and services," ABS head of national accounts Katherine Keenan said. GDP per capita grew 0.1% this quarter following seven consecutive quarterly drops. "Economic growth ...

GDP grows but still slow: 'Confirms our worst fears'

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2024

... Australian economy grew for the 12th quarter in a row, but has continued to slow since September 2023," ABS head of national accounts Katherine Keenan said. The ABS said the strength this quarter was driven by public sector expenditure with government ...

Aussie economy grows 0.2% in June quarter

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 4 SEP 2024

... and by 1.5% in the 2023-24 financial year, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). ABS head of national accounts Katherine Keenan said: "The Australian economy grew for the eleventh consecutive quarter, although growth slowed over the ...

Commonwealth Super Corp hires former MTAA investments lead

ELIZABETH FRY | FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2023

... assistant manager of investments at Medibank for four years and for the government statistician preparing the national accounts. His appointment to CSC follows a release by AV Super chief executive, Michael Sykes that the fund will merge with the Australian ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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