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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 ...

IFM Investors expands into Canada

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2025
... said. "IFM's existing investments provide essential services that power and connect communities, while supporting local employment, economic growth, and environmental progress. Establishing an office in Toronto enhances our ability to pursue new investment ...

RBA opts to keep cash rate on hold

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 DEC 2025
... conditions have continued to narrow and tighten. As the unemployment rate has gradually risen over the last 12 months, employment growth has slowed. Although measures of labour underutilisation remain low, measures of capacity utilisation have surveyed ...

ASIC releases legal obligations for private credit funds

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 DEC 2025
... if "done well", private credit can complement the banking system and provide further opportunities for innovation, employment and growth. ASIC warned that the catalogue does not include all applicable legal and regulatory obligations and is not intended ...

Super funds lagging RIC obligations: Pulse Check

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2025
... account balance as a starting point. Other factors that were considered by some licensees when defining cohorts included employment status, life stage, Age Pension eligibility, and the members' level of engagement with and preparedness for the transition ...