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Lowe slams government spending

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
Former Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Philip Lowe has shared his thoughts on the current state of the economy. Speaking with the Institute of Public Affairs, Lowe said there was no reason for the government to run a large budget deficit. "Now ...

Bravura unveils APAC leaders, secures $100m for global push

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2026
... professionals. Bravura noted Blackmore joins the company at an exciting time. "As we continue to build on the strong progress across our business. His appointment reflects our confidence in our growth trajectory and our commitment to investing in opportunities ...

Chalmers applauds $22bn Budget deficit

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2026
... shows the 2025-26 deficit is billions of dollars better than forecast in the Budget," Chalmers said. "We made a lot of progress in the Budget and we've continued to make even more progress since then. This multi-billion-dollar improvement has been delivered ...

FSU calls for universal PPL

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2026
... said the government's own gender equality strategy identifies that a more balanced use of PPL is an important measure of progress towards gender equality. "Paid parental leave should belong to the parent, not the gender. We are seeing progress when it ...

APRA moves to cut regulatory burden

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2026
... proportionality and reduce duplication across its regulatory framework. APRA member Suzanne Smith said the regulator had made progress in making its requirements more targeted and efficient, while maintaining the standards needed to support a stable ...

Product Showcase: Making group insurance count

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2026
When integrated advice drives practice growth Many financial advisers aspire to provide genuinely integrated advice, but finding ways to support more clients without increasing operational demands remains a challenge. As they re-evaluate where they ...

Australian Ethical chair to step down in 2027

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2026
... orderly transition, the ethical investment manager said. Commenting on his departure, Gibbs said he was proud of the progress the company made under his leadership. "As Australian Ethical marks 40 years of ethical investment leadership, I am deeply proud ...

ASX still falling short of RBA's expectations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2026
... commitment and focus," RBA assistant governor (financial system) Brad Jones said. "This assessment highlights that, despite progress during the year, ASX is still not meeting the RBA's expectations in several important areas. The challenge now for ASX ...

Australia's alpha female representation regresses: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 21 SEP 2026
Representation of females in Australia's funds management industry has regressed over the last five years, while progress on gender diversity on a global scale has also gone backwards. Citywire's 2026 Alpha Female Report counted Australia as having ...

ASX reshapes executive leadership team

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 21 SEP 2026
ASX has announced changes to its executive leadership team as the exchange progresses a broader transformation and renewal program under new managing director and chief executive officer Anthony Attia. The changes include new leadership across finance ...