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IMF tells Chalmers to curb spending

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
... productivity, dynamism and competition. "The authorities are implementing a series of reforms to modernise competition policy to better support business dynamism, innovation, and investment." Chalmers also noted that the IMF said the net zero transformation ...

APRA stress tests for potential ASX failure

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025
... scenario itself was 12 months in duration and was designed in consultation with industry. It assumed no change in government policy or exceptional support. The operational shock tested what could happen in the event superannuation funds and banks are ...

Why risk advice is on the verge of collapse: Experts

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025
... the FAAA Congress 2025 has heard. There are currently only 185 risk specialists across Australia, FAAA general manager of policy, advocacy and standards Phil Anderson confirmed, and around 600 advisers who are responsible for at least half of the Australian ...

Japanese insurer acquires stake in Barings

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2025
A Japanese insurance company is taking an 18% stake in Barings to support its long-term growth strategy. MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, via subsidiary Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., will acquire 18% of Barings from MassMutual. MassMutual will continue ...

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

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2025
... judgements on the extent of spare capacity, the outlook for the labour market and the degree of restrictiveness of monetary policy," the minutes said. The RBA said members discussed developments that could materially influence their decisions at future ...

Future Fund rethinks portfolio amid 'greater uncertainty'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2025
... hold true". "The New Investment Order and resultant consequences around greater uncertainty to macroeconomic dynamics, policy regimes, and asset class behaviours have however made us rethink portfolio construction and how to better achieve our mandate. ...

Super good for financial stability, for now: RBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
... sector is currently a closed loop - while money can move around from different assets, it still stays within the system - policy changes, like early withdrawals, coupled with external shocks could cause major harm to the economy. "If you had a major ...

Sustainable investments jump 49% in two years

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
... fast enough to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change. To do that, we need government intervention to make sure the policy settings are right," she said. Together with RIAA, GSIA members include the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association ...

ASX names chief compliance officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
... Council. "I am delighted that Lucinda is joining ASX at a time when we have been deepening our 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 ...

Wealthy families double down on private markets: JP Morgan

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2025
... focus has been on diversifying exposure, strengthening the business and leaning on institutional expertise to interpret policy shifts. "Over the past decade, there has been a lot of political whiplash. It speaks to the importance of diversification and ...