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PwC appoints chief economist for Australia

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2022
... continue to provide unique insights that help to illuminate and solve some of the important problems facing our clients, the economy and our wider society." Before joining PwC, Auster was chief executive of the Infrastructure and Project Financing Agency ...

Financial stability risks escalate: RBA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 10 OCT 2022
... policymakers. Despite these threats, the RBA called Australia's financial system "resilient" and well positioned to support the economy through a more challenging period. "Insurers' capital levels remain well above regulatory minimums, despite a recent ...

RBA lifts rates, lifts markets

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 OCT 2022
... global factors explain much of this high inflation, he believed that strong domestic demand relative to the ability of the economy to meet that demand was another contributing factor. The increase in interest rates will help achieve a more sustainable ...

Members want super funds to adopt crypto: Survey

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2022
... Nevertheless, she proposes that it's imperative for funds to get across the investment opportunities in crypto because the economy is moving toward digital adoption. Also, previously speaking to Financial Standard, Crypto.com general manager APAC ...

Consumer confidence jitters abate

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 SEP 2022
... regarding the Australian economy has seen a marked improvement. One-in-six Australians are expecting "good times" for the economy over the next five years (the highest figure for this indicator for over five months). In contrast, 16% expect "bad times" ...

No escaping volatility: AMP

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2022
... inflation down, but in the process, there's a big possibility that they go too far. If they hike rates too much the economy faces a downturn and that's why we've seen share markets respond in the way they have," Mousina said. While US shares ...

Financial stress at record highs: AMP

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2022
Australian workers' financial stress has risen sharply, costing the economy $67 billion in lost productivity annually. According to AMP's 2022 Financial Wellness report, stress is higher than ever, almost doubling over the past two years. "The ...

APRA aims to bolster financial crisis response

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2022
... Deputy chair John Lonsdale said the disorderly failure of an APRA-regulated entity could have a significant impact on the economy and society. "Crisis preparedness and resolution planning gets to the very heart of APRA's purpose to protect the financial ...

RBA anticipated to lift the cash rate

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 6 SEP 2022
... inflation target in order to keep inflation expectations down." KPMG partner and senior economist Sarah Hunter said: "The economy is testing the limits of its supply side capacity, and in this environment, inflationary pressures remain elevated." "The ...

A strong super system cushions the economy: ISA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022
... a macroeconomic perspective, this ability to buy when everyone is selling (countercyclical investment) stabilises the economy and provides much-needed capital to help businesses weather financial market shocks," the report said. "It helps support economic ...