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'Beware the predictions of political experts': UniSuper

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026

UniSuper chief investment officer John Pearce said despite market and oil price volatility because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, US exceptionalism is not dead yet. Pearce said that while there have been some ups and down associated with ...

Government aims to 're-make' NDIS, redirect funding to aged care

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026

Speaking at the National Press Club on Wednesday, minister for health and ageing Mark Butler said he will soon introduce a bill to ensure the sustainability of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), seeing about 160,000 recipients' entitlements ...

Government rolls out relief via National Reconstruction Fund

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 20 APR 2026

The federal government is bringing forward over $6 billion in concessional capital, including zero interest loans, to support local businesses affected by global disruptions. The $1 billion Economic Resilience Program, $5 billion Net Zero Fund, and ...

Chalmers says Budget 'hostage' to Middle East conflict

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 20 APR 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the government is working to "strike the right balance" in the May Federal Budget despite pressures to the economy from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Speaking in Washington DC, Chalmers said the Budget has been ...

Pacific Equity Partners adds four to local team

STAFF WRITER | THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026

... (BCG) for over two years, as was Albert. Zeng completed an investment banking internship at J.P. Morgan and worked as an economics teacher before joining BCG, while Albert has experience working for an infrastructure manager and with Boutique Wealth ...

Global economy 'drifting' to adverse scenario: IMF

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

International Monetary Fund (IMF) director of research Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said with each passing day that disruption continues in the Middle East, the global economy is drifting closer to the adverse scenario of its projections. The IMF has downgraded ...

Digital advice spurring demand for full personal advice: Report

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... simply technical sophistication". Advice businesses, meanwhile, can identify where digital can extend reach and improve economics without undermining trust or professional standards.

SMC calls for guaranteed super for domestic workers

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... continue to be excluded from guaranteed super. SMC said this was "an omission that can no longer be justified". The Senate Economics Legislation Committee is inquiring into the law which gives rise to the exclusion of part-time domestic workers. SMC ...

'Not much' RBA can do about short-term inflation woes: Hauser

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) deputy governor Andrew Hauser said the central bank is focused on getting inflation back in line over the medium to long term while acknowledging the short-term outlook remains bleak. Speaking at an event in New York ...

US, Iran agree to cease fire, outlook remains 'uncertain'

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

The ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, confirmed by both parties, has seen an immediate market reaction with oil prices dipping below US$100 for the first time since the US launched its attacks. The agreement arrived a day after an ultimatum ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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