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RBA expected to cut again; maybe even tomorrow

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 2 MAR 2020

... uncertainty around COVID-19 and its impact globally there is much uncertainty around that and given we are so far from full employment and the inflation target the RBA is likely to take cut the cash rate again in the months ahead," he said. Ord Minnett ...

Moelis Australia names co-chiefs, acquires lender

KANIKA SOOD | WEDNESDAY, 26 FEB 2020

... borrowers, who don't meet the big banks' lending criteria, due to things such as an impaired credit history or self-employment. The loans are between $50,000 and $2 million and MKM requires a registered first mortgage over a residentially zoned house ...

SG amnesty bill finally passes

HARRISON WORLEY | TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2020

... Labor Senator Jenny McAllister moved an amendment which would enshrine the right to superannuation within the National Employment Standards. Senator Hume said the government would consider Labor's amendments over the next six months, but refused to keep ...

Chief economist update: Aussie employment rises... but so does our unemployment rate

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2020

... 5.3% in January from 5.1% in the previous month - a move further away from the 4.5% rate the RBA considers as full employment. In addition, the underemployment rate increased to 8.6% from 8.1% in December, suggesting that the flat wages growth seen in ...

Industry fund hikes admin fees

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 17 FEB 2020

... proposed. WIS argued that the reforms would affect many women and their dependents, including those entering or re-entering employment having taken maternity leave. First Super is a Melbourne-based industry fund with around $3.3 billion in funds for ...

Industry fund bumps up premiums

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2020

... will also apply to those who are not working when their disablement occurs but have a formalised agreement to commence employment in the future. Further, from April 1, super contribution benefits received as part of an IP disability benefit will no longer ...

Industry butt heads over super guarantee

ALLY SELBY | THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2020

... expenses, projected future income, and goals for retirement," he said. The Actuaries Institute has also warned the evolving employment landscape in Australia, driven by the "gig economy", could put many Australians at risk of falling outside of the retirement ...

Chief economist update: Australians not confident enough

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2020

... it is reasonable to expect that an extended period of low interest rates will be required in Australia to reach full employment and achieve the inflation target. "It remains prepared to ease monetary policy further if needed to support sustainable growth ...

Super fund reveals ASX 100 equality laggards

ALLY SELBY | TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2020

... and our business purpose includes building a future free from inequality," it said. "The difference in financial and employment outcomes between women and men signalled to us that we have a role to play in addressing gender inequality." The super fund ...

Surplus may not be as advertised: Grattan

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | MONDAY, 10 FEB 2020

... segments largely in unskilled, lower-wage sectors like hospitality. "While unemployment has been coming down, under employment has been going up," she said. "We know that's particularly true of young people who are working in those unskilled jobs ...

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Federal Court calls out ASIC for re-running case on appeal

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:39PM

The Full Federal Court of Australia has criticised regulators for falling back on appeals to re-litigate cases on a different legal basis than the one run at trial.

Evergreen founder exits Ascalon Capital

KARREN VERGARA | 12:33PM

Ascalon Capital has bid farewell to Evergreen Consultants' founder Angela Ashton, shortly after acquiring the consulting firm last year.

Powerhouse Ventures partners with European fund manager

KARREN VERGARA | 12:10PM

ASX-listed Powerhouse Ventures has partnered with an unnamed European fund manager that will commit US$50 million to its fledgling Critical Infrastructure Opportunities (CIO) Fund.

KeyInvest unveils new investment platform, awards mandate

MATTHEW WAI | 12:28PM

KeyInvest has launched a new investment platform to include a plethora of investment strategies ranging from private credit to global equities.

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