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ASX puts 25% cap on new share issuances during mergers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... execution certainty ensuring the ASX remains an internationally attractive listing venue that supports company growth and productivity," Skene said. ASX has also proposed shareholder approval before delisting where the dual listed entity has a material ...

Productivity growth is 'going from bad to worse': PC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
The latest quarterly productivity review released by the Productivity Commission (PC) found growth in hours worked remains strong (0.9% increase over the quarter, 2.2% increase over the year). "The accounting is straightforward: the value of goods and ...

T. Rowe Price stays underweight on Australia, overweight on US

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
... markets will continue to be driven by two competing inflationary forces of AI investment cycle with the potential for productivity improvement, and ongoing geopolitical tensions that have led to the energy shock. "We stay focused on the level and durability ...

Ausbil sees AI, critical minerals driving next growth cycle

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
... capital expenditure boom that remains in its early stages. "The boom in AI and its potential to revolutionise the productivity of every industry is another key structural growth driver," the firm said. They noted investment in AI infrastructure by major ...

What does a world with 'zero migration' look like?

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... Marco Santaniello said output per capita which speaks to living standards would fall in most destination economies as productivity gains from improved labour market allocation would be lost. The report highlighted the size of the hit would vary based ...

ASIC backs Australia's fintech edge as AI reshapes financial services

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
... with the rapid adoption of AI and digital finance technologies. Longo said innovation had the potential to improve productivity across the financial system, strengthen economic growth and improve consumer outcomes, but warned innovation must occur "safely ...

HUB24 expands retirement options with TAL

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026
... driving ongoing innovation across the industry," Lawrenson said. "Advisers need access to solutions that enhance productivity and simplify the delivery of complex advice. "An example is HUB24's innovative multi-step transitions capability that enables ...

ASIC furthers simplification with regulatory roadmaps

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
... and other regulators to streamline and consolidate data requests and support the government's law reform, promoting productivity. Heading into 2027, the focus will be on RegistryConnect to deliver streamlined digital services for company registrations. ...

AI to outweigh inflation fears in fixed income markets: Allspring

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
... East. However, he argued markets were overlooking the longer-term disinflationary impact of AI and technological productivity gains. "AI is fundamentally a technology of abundance," Wise said. "It is a positive supply shock. It is disinflationary." Wise ...

Iress names chief tech officer to lead AI transformation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
... technology consultant Thoughtworks to help design data-driven features that reduce manual effort, improve adviser productivity and support new revenue opportunities for wealth providers. Iress will implement the changes, starting with Xplan, its software ...
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