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Latest CPI data provides case for rate pause

CHLOE WALKER | THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023

... inflation keeps moderating, Australia may not need to suffer an extended period of below trend growth or even a so-called "per capita recession". "The unemployment rate consistent with inflation returning to target could be much less than the 4.5% rate ...

Fitch gives Labor budget AAA rating

CASSANDRA BALDINI | WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023

... services Australians rely on." Fitch explained Australia's rating is underpinned by the country's high income per capita, as well as strong institutions and an effective policy framework. "... which facilitated nearly 30 consecutive years of ...

Could a four-day workweek save the day?

CHLOE WALKER | TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023

... job, and for many, the flexibility could mean the difference between staying in a job or leaving it," Quiggin says. Per Capita director Emma Dawson has also been involved in tracking Australia's four-day week trial, applying a comprehensive gender-lens ...

AFA president positive on industry outlook

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 21 SEP 2022

... Australians intend to seek advice in the future." Moreover, he cited that Australians have the highest median wealth per capita in the world because of our strong superannuation system and robust house prices. "I think the opportunities for those of ...

Joining the 1% around the world: Analysis

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | MONDAY, 25 OCT 2021

... comparison site) has analysed the Knight Frank Wealth Report 2021 and World Bank data on the adjusted net national income per capita statistics to determine how long a person would have to work on an average wage to join the 1% in their country. Australians ...

More women in workforce with greater paternity leave: ASI

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 4 MAR 2021

... and penalties for discrimination," Kelly said. Increasing the diversity and inclusivity of a workplace can also lift per capita incomes and growth by boosting utilisation rates and productivity, she said. The OECD found female labour force participation ...

Australia world class in retirement wellbeing

ANNABELLE DICKSON | WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2020

... Australia ranked in the middle of all GRI countries for Material Wellbeing, which measures income equality, income per capita and unemployment. Natixis chief executive Jean Raby said: "Individuals, employers, institutions, policymakers and asset managers ...

No evidence lower SG will result in higher wages: ACTU summit

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 28 SEP 2020

... legislated rise to the superannuation guarantee by those speaking at the ACTU Emergency Super Summit. Executive director at Per Capita, Emma Dawson said indication that a lower SG will help build wages growth is fundamentally incorrect. "The last time ...

Super remains grossly inequitable: Per Capita

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2020

... inequitable outcomes between the financial security of Australian men and women in retirement, according to research from Per Capita. The research, titled The Herstory of Superannuation, said the system needs to be altered to create more equitable outcomes ...

Chief economist update: Second waving, not drowning

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2020

... suburbs and all of Victoria if needs be. But hey, Australia remains the Lucky Country that it's branded to be. Per capita (cases of infection as a percentage of population), Australia's total cases of coronavirus infection (0.033%) is not that ...

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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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