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GESB renews administration mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024
... GESB allows us to continue driving positive retirement outcomes for members, while contributing to Western Australia's economy and community." The announcement of the renewal follows changes to the State Superannuation Act 2000 being passed by both Houses ...

New investment fund to drive gender equality

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024
... thrive," she said. "Our goal is to see Australia unlock its full potential and become the fair, productive and competitive economy it can be." The fund will also leverage the Future Generation model to seek better performance. "The waiving of all fees ...

HMC Capital makes $950m acquisition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024
... was an exciting and significant step in HMC's ambition to be a champion in Australia's transition to a net zero carbon economy by 2050. "This is a marquee acquisition to future seed HMC's energy transition platform, encompassing a diverse range of renewable ...

Commonwealth Bank names chief economist

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024
... and represented Australia in a variety of global economic forums. "Luke brings a deep understanding of the Australian economy and where we sit in the global macroeconomic environment. Luke's experience representing Australia on the global stage, will ...

2025 economic outlook 'threatening': AMP

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024
... response to Trump's threatened tariffs could add to this risk particularly in Europe and Asia. "Risks for the Chinese economy are high and could be amplified as Trump ramps up tariffs & if Chinese policy stimulus remains modest. There are signs of bottoming ...

GDP grows but still slow: 'Confirms our worst fears'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2024
... 0.8% since September 2023, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "The Australian economy grew for the 12th quarter in a row, but has continued to slow since September 2023," ABS head of national accounts Katherine ...

InvestSense marks 10th birthday

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024
... still discovering its potential. Fast forward through an evolving advice landscape, a global pandemic, and a shifting economy, we've continued to grow alongside our clients," the group said in marking the milestone. It is now eyeing further growth, including ...

Bullock hints at no rate cut in 2025

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024
... mandate, our responsibilities encompass a broader range of activities that support the overall functioning of the Australian economy." Bullock acknowledged that inflation has been falling - headline inflation has eased to 2.8% over the year to September ...

'Turbulent' environment expected in 2025: Robeco

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2024
Robeco has forecasted another challenging year for the global economy, marked by conflicting signals and complex dynamics, in its 2025 economic outlook titled This is not a landing. Robeco said the US economy shows signs of continued resilience, despite ...

Future Fund to back energy transition, residential housing

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2024
... and its risk profile is also expected to remain as is. "The independent Future Fund already plays a crucial role in our economy and the government wants to make sure it can play an important role in the decades ahead," Treasurer Jim Chalmers and minister ...