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RBA cuts rates, experts debate next moves

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2025
... official cash rate down to 3.6%. The RBA board noted that the easing in inflation alongside a softening in the labour market led to the decision to continue with its gradual approach to bringing down the cash rate. "Inflation has fallen substantially ...

Insignia offloads IOOF Alliances to Entireti

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2025
... common values and goals. "We are focused on simplifying AFSL compliance and enhancing the adviser experience through expert-led solutions and a collaborative eco-system," he said. "Our flexible, modular service packages enable advisers to choose the ...

Iress deputy chief made redundant, takeover talks confirmed

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2025
... contribution to Iress over the past two years, where he oversaw the turnaround of our UK business, a reset in APAC Wealth and led the divestment of Iress' Superannuation business. We wish Harry all the best for the future." Separately, Iress has addressed ...

Lederer Group bids for Elanor Commercial Property Fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025
... for stabilising and growing the Australian business while expanding into Asia alongside Rockworth through targeted capital-led growth opportunities. The deal entails Elanor acquiring 100% of Firmus Capital, a Singapore-based real estate investment manager ...

ASX chief compliance officer to step down

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025
... counsel, corporate before making the transition into the role of group general counsel and company secretary in 2017 where he led the legal team when the exchange undergone a significant operative overhaul, the ASX said. Since 2023, Moran implemented ...

Australian investment in venture capital lags: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025
... percentage of GDP lags well behind other advanced economies and is 15 times lower than the global leader, the US. SMC said this has led to many Australian entrepreneurs taking their innovations overseas to commercialise. Increasing Australia's investment ...

Rest boosts impact, sustainability investments

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025
... projects that are too capital-intensive for venture investors but not yet at the scale of traditional infrastructure. The firm is led by former Macquarie Capital head Tim Bishop and former BCG Ventures executive Paul Hunyor. Rest interim co-chief investment ...

Economic growth has 'moderated': CommSec

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 28 JUL 2025
... 2025 with a bang, climbing from fourth to second, driven by solid gains across several key indicators. "Western Australia led across several economic measures, taking first place in retail trade, housing finance, and business investment. Meanwhile South ...

Acenda Group names finance, risk leads

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 28 JUL 2025
... subject to regulatory approvals, Acenda and Resolution Life Australasia will merge to form the Acenda Group, which will be led by Chris de Bruin. Craig Dunn will serve as the group's chair. De Bruin replaces Kent Griffin and Tim Tez who currently ...

Future Generation delivers 10.8%, increases dividend

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2025
... portfolio having a tilt towards high-quality small and mid-cap companies." Gurney added that while recent market gains have been led by large-cap stocks, the investment committee continued to focus on smaller, high-quality companies which she said offer ...