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Key Budget measure won't help economy: Academic

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 25 MAR 2022
... announced by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg when he hands down the 2022/23 Federal Budget next Tuesday. While it would be welcome news to many households, Macquarie University's Bachelor of Commerce course director Prashan Karunaratne said the use of Centrelink ...

VanEck anticipates AUD surge

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 25 MAR 2022
... cents, he said. It is anticipated that the local currency will hit 80 US cents within the next six months. "That could be good news for local companies and consumers battling rising costs, as a higher local dollar will help to contain rising costs for ...

Government vows support for SMEs, self-funded retirees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2022
Small business owners and self-funded retirees will get a boost out of the upcoming Federal Budget, with the government pledging to lower uplift rates, digitalise trust income reporting and improving the pay-as-you-go (PAYG) system. Announced yesterday ...

Plans to remedy NALI, NALE issues welcomed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2022
The industry has welcomed news that the government will consult on the appropriate operation of non-arm's length income and expense provisions. Announced yesterday, minister for superannuation Jane Hume said the government intends to reform the provisions ...

Hostplus commits to net zero

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAR 2022
... Advisers' Co-Op's most recent ratings of the sustainable or socially responsible investment options from super funds had bad news for Hostplus - ranking the fund dead last. The Hostplus Socially Responsible Investment Balanced option received ...

Legal expert to lead QAR

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2022
A legal expert will take the reins in leading the Quality of Advice Review, Senator Jane Hume announced this afternoon, adding that the terms of reference have also been finalised. Allens partner Michelle Levy, a specialist in financial services, life ...

ESG funding booms in Australia: Calastone

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 28 FEB 2022
... under management is still dwarfed by traditional categories, so there is a lot of headroom to grow further, which is good news for active fund managers." "ESG funds also tend to invest globally, so the ESG boom in Australia is likely to boost the international ...

Global markets shaken by war

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 25 FEB 2022
Global markets reacted to the news of Russia's invasion of Ukraine overnight, with analysts keeping a close watch on the conflict's impact on companies and economies. IG market analyst Kyle Rodda said he views the current situation as a growth and inflation ...

Chief economist: Is this a buy op?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 25 FEB 2022
... sharemarket': According to the Australian Financial Review that's how much Australia's sharemarket lost upon hearing the news that Russia has invaded Ukraine. Both the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index and the All Ordinaries index plunged by 3.0% ...

Charter Hall, PSP Investments acquire Brisbane site

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 24 FEB 2022
... NABERS Energy 5.0 and NABERS Water 4.0. It will be powered 100% by renewable electricity, supplied by the grid. In other news, the property investment fund has also secured a new 12-year lease with the Commonwealth of Australia in Moonee Ponds, Melbourne. ...