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Australia finalises 'landmark' trade agreement with European Union

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026

... deliver good long-term, risk adjusted returns for their members." Meanwhile, BMI, part of Fitch Solutions, released an outlook for the Australia-EU free trade agreement, stating both economies will observe complementary benefits over time despite an ...

Treasury downgrades productivity assumptions

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026

... Speaking at the Australian Business Economists event in Melbourne yesterday, Treasurer Jim Chalmers shared a somewhat bleak outlook for the Australian economy. However, he said the government will work to mitigate the risks facing Australia in the May ...

Chalmers says Budget will make 'hard decisions'

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... addressing the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Chalmers said it was a stark reminder of how quickly the global economic outlook can change. "It is adding to inflation risks, weighing on growth, and increasing already elevated uncertainty," he said. ...

L1 Group eyes golden returns with new LIC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026

... gold and precious metals along with geopolitical and fiscal uncertainty, is considered supportive for the medium-term outlook. "The manager believes the gold and precious metals mining sector offers attractive long-term return potential," the prospectus ...

March RBA hike now on the cards

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026

... driven by a fundamental reassessment of the economy, conflict in the Middle East has further threatened the inflation outlook. And at the same time also proposing downside risks to global and Australian growth," Allen said. "What does a central bank ...

GQG's investment performance outpaces outflows

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026

... factors led to higher operating margins, compared with our forecast decline," Ler said. Despite the positives, Ler said the outlook remains weak. "Relative performance over the short and medium term is poor, while the rate of net outflows has accelerated ...

Evidentia names chief investment strategist

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026

... Commonwealth Bank, where he was stationed for more than 12 years and spearheaded the domestic economy and monetary policy outlook. His earlier career includes senior roles at the UK Debt Management Office and NSW Treasury. Commenting, Aird said he is ...

GDP rise is 'good news that's actually bad news'

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026

... will respond. " As February's rate hike takes hold, consumers and businesses will rein in spending plans, dampening the outlook," he said. "Adding to the uncertainty are the events in the Middle East. While it is too early to draw out any economic implications ...

AFM, PGIM announce exit from Qld retirement village developer

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026

... on this successful transaction and wish Aura continued success for the future," Bulloch said. "PGIM is confident in the outlook for the Australian senior living sector but believes certain segments of the market will outperform. We will look to further ...

Vanguard launches three new funds

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026

... about the way we'd like to see investors put this in a portfolio, it's very much hand in hand with our market outlook." V500 and V5AH have management fees of 0.07% p.a. and 0.09% p.a. respectively, while the unlisted managed fund has a management ...

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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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