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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 ...

FAAA Award winners announced

ANGELIQUE MINAS | THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025

... Year award. The award recognises members in their first four years of practice in the profession or first six years of employment within the advice sector. Having joined the industry in 2021, the judges said Sharma exemplifies core FAAA values, including ...

RBA says it can 'afford to be patient' on rate decisions

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2025

... members said if incoming data signalled the emerging recovery in demand was stronger than expected, further supporting employment growth, they would be more willing to keep the cash rate on hold. "Members noted that such a scenario could emerge in several ...

Government's rush to implement Payday Super is 'reckless': Coalition

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2025

... is a reform that must succeed the first time. "If execution falters, workers miss out, and employers wear the cost. Employment Hero supports the Bill and is leading in the development of the infrastructure and resources for compliance," Thompson said. ...

November rate cut likely off the table as inflation lifts

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2025

... the current cash rate remains too restrictive and when looking at the labour market it is clear that the momentum for employment growth is waning. "A closer look at the labour market data also shows that the vast majority of employment in the last 12 ...

Australian economy 'at a crossroads': CBA

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025

... house prices rising, the report said. GDP growth has reached 1.8% and is forecast to hit 2.2% by end-2026. However, employment growth is slowing, and inflation remains sticky, prompting the RBA to hold rates steady. "There are emerging tensions in recent ...

APRA warns of super fund sustainability challenges

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025

... Super Fund. Over the last three years, the number of member accounts industry-wide has grown, largely on the back of employment growth and the removal of the $450 monthly super guarantee threshold. However, much of this growth has been enjoyed by the ...

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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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