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IMF flags 'drawn out' inflation battle in Australia

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026

... contrast, where inflation is still above target, a more cautious approach that maintains data dependence is warranted. In economies experiencing adverse supply shocks, policymakers face complex trade-offs in balancing the risk of growth slowdown against ...

Oxfam calls for net wealth tax

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026

... well evidenced," she said. The report analysed how the super-rich are securing political power which it said can shape economies and societies, which can be to the detriment of the rights and freedoms of people around the world. Oxfam estimated billionaires ...

Geoeconomic conflicts, extreme weather threaten global stability: WEF

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026

Geoeconomic confrontation is the "most severe risk" that will herald a new phase of volatility over the next two years, while climate change will be the biggest threat over the long term, a report from the World Economic Forum finds. Released ahead ...

Chalmers globetrots to sell minerals for foreign investment

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026

... growing global uncertainty and ongoing geopolitical tensions. "Collaborating on critical minerals will help to make our economies and our supply chains stronger and more resilient and make our people big beneficiaries of global churn and change," he ...

Australia evades tariff shocks, CPI to surge in 2026: UN

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 12 JAN 2026

... domestic product (GDP) was measured at 1.8% in 2025, sitting just behind the US (1.9%), but ahead of other developed economies such as Canada (1.4%), Japan (1.2%), South Korea (1.1%), and New Zealand (0.7%). Australia's GDP is also likely to increase ...

Global trade a patchwork of relationships, regional priorities: Analysis

ANGELIQUE MINAS | FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026

... landscape." The research indicated the four main nodes would be the US and China, as well as two informal groupings of economies. BCG identified these two groupings as 'Plurilateralists', including countries like EU members, Japan, Canada and ...

Rest returns 'healthy' 9.22% to members

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026

... focus on investment opportunities that are informed by the long-term megatrends that we believe will shape society, economies and financial markets over the coming decades - decarbonisation, deglobalisation, demographics, digitalisation, and debt and ...

China's two speed economies: Which one wins?

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026

... China relative to the benchmark index. However, the weightage has improved compared to 2024. "There's the two speed economies. One is the old, one is the new. They are both China, from the macro level at the top-down perspective, you see all these ...

An outlook for fixed income allocations in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS | TUESDAY, 23 DEC 2025

... their previous lows, she said, as central banks and governments pursue expansionary policies to create high-pressure economies, yields are supported for an extended period. LaRusse agreed with this perspective. "While major central banks are in the process ...

Change in AI sentiment, credit events could 'derail activity': AustralianSuper

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025

... issues underpinning the need for investment spending, Page said the outlook for productivity will determine how fast economies can expand without reviving inflation. "Strong US productivity growth has been an exception and one we expect to soften in ...

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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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