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ECB hikes rates, economists expect RBA might be next

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2026
The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised the interest rates on the deposit facility by 25 basis points to 2.5%, in a bid to stabilise inflation at its 2% target in the medium term, as conflicts in the Middle East continue to generate inflation pressures. ...

RBA consults on settlement infrastructure following Project Acacia

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 4 SEP 2026
... System's role (RITS) to support settlement in a tokenised ecosystem that was explored through Project Acacia. The central bank said the project unearthed the potential of a tokenised ecosystem to enhance efficiency, functionality and resilience of ...

Equity Trustees super exit sparks Hejaz Islamic Super and Pension closure

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
... loans. "Through Hejaz B.S.C., we have been granted a Category 1 Investment Business Licence (Asset Management) by the Central Bank of Bahrain, providing Hejaz with an important, regulated platform from which to develop investment products and services ...

VanEck cuts fees on gold ETF

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2026
... announcement to buy back bonds, all of which supports a strong gold price," Neiron said. "This is no longer just a central bank story. Gold is gaining interest from commercial banks, advisers, family offices and retail investors that are increasingly ...

RBA on hold but keeps door open for more hikes

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2026
... interest rates on hold at 4.35% at the August meeting but left the door open to further hikes down the road. The central bank felt the economy has been broadly evolving as it expected, with three prior rate rises having helped tighten financial conditions. ...

ASX shareholder looks to sue directors, officers over CHESS

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2026
One of the ASX's shareholders is using a type of claim permitted under the Corporations Act to sue the market operator's former directors and officers on behalf of the ASX itself. The ASX told the market Rosherville has proposed to bring an action in ...

A tough year for high-duration bond investors: Morningstar

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2026
... indicators were key drivers here, reflecting the hawkish pivot of several central banks as the year progressed. "European Central Bank also hiked by 0.25% per year to 2.25%, citing concerns around the energy shock driven by the war in the Middle East." ...

Emerging markets, private assets lift NGS Super FY26 performance

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
... fund's allocation to precious metals stems from research undertaken in 2019 around de-dollarisation trends and central bank demand for gold. The fund also benefited from liquid alternatives, including biotech and long-short strategies, as healthcare ...

Aberdeen backs global growth despite rising inflation

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... US Federal Reserve will remain on hold for the rest of 2026 before resuming rate cuts in 2027, while the European Central Bank and Bank of England are also expected to pause. The bank of Japan is tipped to continue gradually lifting interest rates. Aberdeen ...

Income generating index ETFs gain traction post Budget

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2026
Index-based income ETFs have seen another record month of flows as the shift towards yield-focused funds gathers momentum, according to the latest ETF Market Scoop from Global X ETFs. Index-based equity income ETFs attracted a record $309 million of ...