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Albanese stresses importance of 'economic sovereignty'

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026

... security in maintaining a status quo that doesn't work for people. Economic reform that drives growth, boosts productivity, tackles inflation and lifts living standards is always necessary. "And in times of uncertainty such as this, it is urgent. ...

TPB consults on AI usage rules

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026

... supporting innovation in the tax profession. "We recognise the significant opportunities AI can bring to improving productivity, efficiency and client service across the tax profession," he said. "Our aim is to help tax practitioners embrace the benefits ...

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026

... wages growth," Chalmers said. "The Albanese government's three main economic priorities are addressing inflation, productivity and resilience, and global uncertainty and [the inflation] figures show why that's the right approach."

BNP Paribas AM to turbocharge $2.6tn AUM by 2030

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026

... operations, for example, it will use "agentic AI powering end to end process automation that structurally boosts productivity". Currently it has some 70 agents processing unstructured data to accelerate investment workflow. BNP Paribas AM finalised its ...

Treasury downgrades productivity assumptions

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026

... work to mitigate the risks facing Australia in the May Federal Budget. "While Treasury will retain its long-term productivity assumption in this Budget, it will make some near-term adjustments. Previously, it expected productivity to return to trend ...

Chalmers says Budget will make 'hard decisions'

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... the economy. "It's why our Budget preparations are focused on three ambitious reform packages. A savings package. A productivity and investment package. And a tax package as well," Chalmers said. "These packages are being designed to work together. If ...

Entireti taps AI to centralise advice data

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... technologies to simplify and accelerate the advice process," Brown said. Lawler added the platform will drive business productivity and efficiency while ensuring outputs remain secure, explainable and compliant. Communify said it is investing heavily ...

Global X to tap humanoid robotics boom

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026

... 37.62%. A humanoid robot resembles the human body in shape and is designed to operate alongside humans to augment productivity. Research released by Barclays this year shows the global humanoid robotics market is on track to hit US$40 billion by 2035 ...

IFM maps path for super funds to meet US infrastructure funding gap

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026

... grow the retirement savings of working people - could help bridge the US' funding gap and enhance the resilience and productivity of US infrastructure assets," IFM Investors said. "There is a generational opportunity for US state and local governments ...

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

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026

... economy is operating above its potential." Smith added that the central bank may be alarmed that there was no labour productivity growth recorded in the quarter. "Unless this changes, low growth and high inflation could become entrenched as long-term ...

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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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