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

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... since September 2024," he said. "This should calm the RBA's fear of an inflationary wage-price spiral." Meanwhile, Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said the GDP data would not be enough to justify an immediate rate hike. "Overall, despite the ...

Trump hit by Supreme Court's 'body blow', strikes back with 15% global tariff

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
... THAN EVER BEFORE!!!" This is, however, an interim tariff and will require Congressional approval within five months, Betashares said. "With Republicans having only slim majority, the omens are not good. It will only require a few Congressional members ...

Betashares hires marketing chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
Betashares has appointed a new chief marketing officer, as the firm seeks to grow its business across ETFs, managed accounts, superannuation and direct-to-investor offerings. Elaine Herlihy brings more than 25 years of senior marketing experience across ...

Jobs rise in line with expectations, RBA hike still likely

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... for the Reserve Bank's next rate hike, while a downside surprise is unlikely to meaningfully alter current pricing." Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said the "solid gain" in employment following the strong rise in December confirms the labour ...

Future Group rejigs investment team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
... interest bench. McCrindle returns to active portfolio management after serving as head of investments, superannuation, at Betashares. He brings more than 21 years of experience, including 14 years running investment strategy for managed funds and superannuation ...

Betashares, VanEck add to product lineups

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
Betashares has launched its second momentum ETF, while VanEck added its first cash offering. Betashares expanded its smart beta range this week with the addition of the Betashares Global Momentum ETF (ASX: GTUM), which it said will provide investors ...

Inflation 'uncomfortably high' as it rises to 3.8%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
... inflation also remains sticky, which historically has been one of the hardest components to bring back under control." Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said the inflation figures have all but guaranteed two rate hikes this year, with the first ...

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

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2026
... possibility of a Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) interest rate hike back when the board meets for the February meeting. BetaShares chief economist David Bassanese said while the report "does not guarantee a Reserve Bank interest rate hike," it makes ...

ETFs continue to drive managed accounts adoption: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
... increasingly significant role in managed accounts. The number is set to increase to over 80% in 2026 according to the 2025 Betashares/Investment Trends ETF Adviser Report, which compiled the response from some 1505 financial advisers, expressing their ...

Financing the technological revolution: AI issuance in credit

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
... Meta - which are now funding a sizeable amount of their AI capex with record-sized bond deals," he said. An article by BetaShares head of fixed income Chamath De Silva noted the capex numbers hyperscaler companies and AI labs are committing to in terms ...