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Trump imposes tariffs as Greenland bid escalates

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world," Macron said. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia recognises Greenland's sovereignty. "Our position is that it is a sovereign state and... that's a matter ...

Chalmers globetrots to sell minerals for foreign investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026
... change," he said. In addition to Chalmers looking to strengthen his relationship with the US, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Australian ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd is stepping down to take on a new role. "On behalf of our nation, we thank ...

Chalmers flags pension, super spending in Budget update

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2025
... private sector that are strengthening," Chalmers said. "Responsible economic management is a defining feature of the Albanese government, and it will be a defining feature of the mid-year Budget update this week as well."

HESTA, Vision Super divest Israeli securities

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2025
As HESTA and Vision Super move to divest members' money from Israeli bonds and shares, other superannuation funds' ethical options continue to overlook human rights abuses. HESTA confirmed the move, saying that as part of its investment strategy ...

Hume's super sharing bill lashed in parliament

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2025
... support that contribution being cashed out instead of being preserved for retirement," Darmanin said. "That is why the Albanese government will not be supporting this bill. We are taking many, many actions to address the super pay gap because we are ...

Government taps IFM, Plenary for Southeast Asia boost

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 28 OCT 2025
... growth of Southeast Asia. Announced at the ASEAN Indo-Pacific Forum in Kuala Lumpur this week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government will invest $175 million in IFM Investors' Asia-Pacific Debt Fund and $76.3 million in a new Southeast ...

Super funds raise stakes in US investments to US$1.44tn

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2025
... sector originally predicted. Embedded in the landmark critical minerals agreement forged between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump, super funds "will increase investments in the United States to US$1.44 trillion by 2035 - ...

Crypto providers to hold AFSL under proposed laws

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
... assets, which are an important part of Australia's digital economy." "This draft legislation is the next step as the Albanese government delivers a framework that creates certainty for industry and keeps Australians safe and secure." The announcement ...

Chalmers opens Investor Front Door pilot

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 2 SEP 2025
... financing arrangements and inform the government of areas for improvement. "Speeding up approvals was a big feature of the Albanese government's Economic Reform Roundtable, and there was strong support for the Investor Front Door," Chalmers said. "Unlocking ...

Norway sovereign wealth fund divests 11 Israeli companies, cuts mandates

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2025
... sovereign wealth fund had invested nearly US$2 billion in Israeli companies. In July, UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese slammed the Government Pension Fund of Norway - which is the world's largest and claims to have the "most comprehensive ...