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RBA gives bleak economic outlook

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026

... unemployment rate will increase gradually to reach 4.6% by mid-2028. " Leading indicators such as job ads, vacancies and employment intentions suggest labour market conditions could ease a little in the near term, although this is balanced by the stronger ...

MLC ramps up corporate super push

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026

... including roles at AMP, Mercer, Media Super, SS&C and Iress. Most recently, he served as financial partnerships lead at Employment Hero. MLC Super chief executive Dave Woodall said the appointment came at an "exciting" time for the business. "James will ...

Fed leaves rates on hold as Powell issues message to Trump

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026

... delivered a poignant message. "My colleagues and I remain squarely focused on achieving our dual mandate goals of maximum employment and stable prices for the benefit of the American people," Powell said. "We are well positioned to determine the extent ...

Inflation 'uncomfortably high' as it rises to 3.8%

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026

... increased unemployment and are too great a price to pay. We remind the RBA that it has a dual mandate - to promote employment as well as curb inflation," she said. "Inflation should be tackled through direct support and targeted measures that address ...

Former UGC adviser's appeal against ASIC ban accepted

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026

... citing there were adverse personal consequences of the ban which resulted in "serious repercussions, including loss of employment and inability to support dependents." He also claimed ASIC misunderstood his role in the business. "The decision deviates ...

Unemployment rate may tip the scale in favour of February RBA hike

ANGELIQUE MINAS | FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2026

... unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in December, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The unexpectedly robust employment numbers have added to the possibility of a Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) interest rate hike back when the board meets ...

Sovereign funds, instos raise $217m for Qld space tech developer

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026

... spaceport in Australia. The company currently employs more than 220 people, and the funding will support the growth of employment across aerospace engineering, manufacturing, and skilled trades in Australia. Gilmour Space has also demonstrated its satellite ...

Australian Ethical FUM dips on negative performance

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026

... by its recent administration transition to GROW, an uplift in digital media capability, and the reactivation of the Employment Hero channel. Australian Ethical said the transition to a single administration platform will mean the first half of FY26 will ...

Trump 'playing with fire' over Fed indictment threat

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026

... carried out my duties without political fear or favour, focused solely on our mandate of price stability and maximum employment," he said. "Public service sometimes requires standing firm in the face of threats. I will continue to do the job the Senate ...

RBA hike may come as soon as February

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2025

Recent employment data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has shown the nation may be at an inflection point, highlighting the challenges the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will face in setting policy next year. Citi economists have changed ...

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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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