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Ditch cash, curb emotionally led investing: Expert

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
... you money," he said. Further, it is problematic for the country because money is "not being put to productive use in the economy." In July, UK chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled plans to encourage people to invest their money. Banks, for example, will ...

APRA stress tests for potential ASX failure

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025
... APRA asked participants to consider the impact of a "severe but plausible" shock in financial markets and the domestic economy, as well as an operational disruption. The stress scenario itself was 12 months in duration and was designed in consultation ...

RBA says it can 'afford to be patient' on rate decisions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2025
... of Australia (RBA) November meeting minutes revealed there are ongoing concerns amongst board members about Australia's economy. While board members noted the central projection was for the economy to remain broadly in balance, and consistent with the ...

Super performance test, DBFO reforms coming: Government

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
... said. "We've kept the reform wheels turning ever since the May 2022 election, even as the macro challenges in our economy have demanded a lot of our focus and attention, and that's because we see the job of reform and the job of responsible economic ...

Super good for financial stability, for now: RBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
... within the system - policy changes, like early withdrawals, coupled with external shocks could cause major harm to the economy. "If you had a major external shock, and then a net withdrawal of liquidity from the system at the same time, that's going ...

Half of super investments now offshore: NAB

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
... embracing new technologies. "This positions the sector to continue supporting Australians' retirement outcomes and the broader economy." International investment allocations have now surpassed 50%, rising from 47.8% in 2023 to 50.9% in 2025. In addition ...

Sustainable investments jump 49% in two years

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
... political volatility since 2023, asset owners show a renewed effort to anchor finance within the transition to a net-zero economy, the GSIA states in its biennial Global Sustainable Investment Review report. Looking at investments allocated to the clean ...

ASX names chief compliance officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
... focus and leadership on policy matters in support of the vibrant public listed market which is so important to Australia's economy," Lofthouse said. "I am looking forward to Lucinda bringing her strong leadership capabilities and experience to ASX as ...

Metrics supports efforts to raise standards in private credit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025
... market, Lockhart said Metrics understands firsthand the essential role private credit is playing in driving the Australian economy. He welcomed ASIC's acknowledgement that "private credit when done well is good for the economy". "We fundamentally believe ...

Majority reject crypto investments in super fund: Swyftx

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025
... 10 (39%) agreed, compared to 36% who didn't. Referring to this, Titman said digital assets will be in the centre of the economy within the next two to five years. "New rules create new markets, and a lot of the major US financial institutions and payment ...