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Trump building 'better' super system than Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... individuals - more investment options in order to attain stronger and more financially secure retirement outcomes," the White House said. "Roughly 41 million American workers between ages 18 and 65 lack access to any employer-provided retirement plan ...

Trump announces new US retirement plan

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
... proposal would be rolled out "in the coming weeks and months" but no further information has been released by the White House.

Trump taps Kevin Warsh as new Fed chair

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026
... Trump's administration, which has been pushing for the Fed to lower interest rates. In making the nomination, the White House said Warsh is "exceptionally well-prepared to lead the world's most influential central bank." He has held roles as a Morgan ...

Fed leaves rates on hold as Powell issues message to Trump

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026
... market analyst Stephen Miller said the Trump administration will be frustrated. "Of course, that won't please the White House but with US economic activity growth exceeding expectations and inflation still exhibiting some 'stickiness' the decision to ...

Trump signs order to open 401(k)s to private markets

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2025
... Commission to facilitate access by reviewing and revising regulations and guidance where necessary. A statement from the White House said Trump "wants to give American workers more investment options in order to attain stronger and more financially secure ...

Trade war intensifies: China, Canada respond to Trump's tariffs

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2025
... imposing export and investment restrictions on 25 US firms, citing national security concerns. A statement from the White House said while Trump gave both Canada and Mexico ample opportunity to curb dangerous cartel activity and the influx of lethal ...

AI's big moment? Not this year, says Fidelity

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2025
... patience?" the survey said. Separately, regarding the return of President Trump, global analysts expect his return to the White House to have a greater impact than his previous term. Analysts covering North American enterprises were more positive than ...

MLC wary of but not opposed to bitcoin

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2025
... rejection has given way to more nuanced thinking." Farmer acknowledged that US President Donald Trump's return to the White House has buoyed cryptocurrency advocates. "President Trump has issued an executive order establishing a working group tasked ...

Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 4 FEB 2025
... Lutnick, to deliver a plan within 90 days for the creation of a sovereign wealth fund, according to documents from the White House. The order mandates them to outline recommendations for funding mechanisms, investment strategies, fund structure, and ...

Gensler to leave SEC in January

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2024
... election win, with the price of Bitcoin now over $150,000. Bloomberg reported recently that Trump is expected to create a White House role dedicated to overseeing crypto policy and regulation, part of his promise to make the US the "crypto capital of ...
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