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Business confidence, conditions rally: NAB

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2022
... all higher on a month-to-month basis. NAB noted that strength in conditions remained broad-based across states and industries, the bank added there was an especially strong pickup in the construction sector. Capacity utilisation - the percentage of potential ...

Mining vital to low carbon solutions: Fidelity

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2022
... resources will require radical changes in how we live, how we move around, and how we produce energy for homes and industries. "These are highly complex and systemic challenges that will require political will and profound transformation in personal ...

US Senate passes $1tn Inflation Reduction Act

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2022
... measures in the deal for over a year because they recognised these investments are critical to building innovative industries, domestic supply chains and advanced manufacturing capabilities. He also praised the bill for helping lower energy costs, reducing ...

APRA releases annual corporate plan

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2022
APRA published its updated plan to reinforce the financial soundness of the banking, insurance and superannuation industries over the next four years, with few surprises on offer. The priorities in APRA's new Corporate Plan for 2022-2023 are based ...

Darren Black appointed SuperFriend chief executive

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUL 2022
... Thriving Workplace - the SuperFriend team is uniquely placed to positively impact workplace mental health across all industries and sectors nationally. "It's an excellent opportunity to lead the organisation through this important next chapter." Black ...

Is the wage price spiral narrative a lie?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 18 JUL 2022
... between costs of production and prices beyond the desire of firms to maintain or increase profits. "While firms in new industries seeking rapid growth often deliberately set their prices below their costs in, companies like Santos are currently enjoying ...

Aaron Santelises joins ART board

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUL 2022
... advocate and legal advisor for the Australian Workers' Union, responsible for advocating for members across a range of industries. He provides advice regarding governance and compliance. Since August 2021, Santelises has been a director of QLeave ...

Uncertain times calls for portfolio dynamism: Insight

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022
... that you need exposure to a significant number of stocks, or bonds in the order of 180 or more, diversified across industries so that you're not subject to any major default risk." Insight investment specialist Ben Ereira said this has been a key ...

WTW appoints head of due diligence, and private equity Australasia M&A

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2022
... "Along with her experience in due diligence, Sarah has considerable experience in general broking across a number of industries, including real estate, manufacturing, transport and logistics, retail, energy and power, and healthcare."

Super trustees face rough seas ahead: Byres

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2022
... rough seas," Smith said. She said APRA is working to ensure trustees had a clear strategy to protect and promote member industries, likewise, the regulator expected trustees to constantly scan the horizon for potential threats and opportunities. Smith ...