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UniSuper 'missed out' on gold rally, but for good reason: Pearce

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026

... benefits of diversification." Speaking on the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to reverse the course of its monetary policy and tighten rates, Pearce said he believes it to be right decision. "They're fearing that the economy is running a bit ...

RBA gives bleak economic outlook

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026

... its economic outlook, showing a higher unemployment rate and slowing GDP growth over 2026. In its Statement on Monetary Policy (SoMP), the central bank expects GDP growth to pick up slightly in the near-term before declining to just 1.6% through to June ...

RBA overlooked government spending in rate hike: Hearing

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026

... peaked again, has played in driving inflation and interest rate decisions. The grilling came off the back of the Monetary Policy Board upping the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85% on Tuesday. At a hearing of the House of Representatives Standing ...

RBA lifts the cash rate for first time since 2023

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026

... executive vice president and head of Australian portfolio management Adam Bowe said a more cautious approach to monetary policy may be on the horizon in the coming months. "We consider the current cash rate as restrictive, and expect that overtime it ...

Fed leaves rates on hold as Powell issues message to Trump

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026

... additional adjustments to our policy rate based on the incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks. Monetary policy is not on a preset course, and we will make our decisions on a meeting-by-meeting basis. "We remain committed to supporting ...

IMF flags 'drawn out' inflation battle in Australia

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026

... to see some drawn-out persistence in above-target inflation," it said. The IMF said central banks must tailor monetary policy to uphold price stability amid ongoing shifts in the global economic landscape. "Monetary policymakers in countries where inflation ...

ETF investors bet on global diversification, FX hedging

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026

... month, supported by tight supply conditions, resilient central bank demand and growing expectations of easier monetary policy in 2026," Global X ETFs senior product and investment strategist Marc Jocum said. December's weakest performers were led ...

Rest returns 'healthy' 9.22% to members

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026

... responded positively to earnings strength, which supported company valuations, and several central banks eased monetary policy," Clancy said. "It's great to deliver another year of healthy investment returns in 2025 for Rest's more than two million members. ...

Change in AI sentiment, credit events could 'derail activity': AustralianSuper

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025

... the first year of its 15 th Five-Year Plan which is traditionally a growth phase, easing of post-pandemic tight monetary policy and strong AI investments spilling across the broader economy. However, Page noted that even though the medium-term looks ...

RBA hike may come as soon as February

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2025

... a tight labour market, new (higher) inflation forecasts, strong housing and household consumption all point to monetary policy being too accommodative," Citi economist Faraz Syed. "Therefore, we shift our no policy change view to 50 basis points worth ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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