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Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... getting a fair go at the bowser." Chalmers said Australia is not immune from global uncertainty or volatility, but the economy is well placed to deal with global shocks. "We're well placed and well prepared with faster growth than any major advanced ...

Australia finalises 'landmark' trade agreement with European Union

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... come. "This deal creates major new opportunities for Australian exporters in the European Union's massive $30 trillion economy, and will reduce costs for Australian consumers." Although the negotiations have concluded, the free trade agreement has not ...

Wealth levels triple for middle Australia: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... as infrastructure like airports and toll roads, property and private markets - has acted as a stabilising force in the economy. The report found Australia's profit-to-member super system has grown into one of the largest retirement savings pools in the ...

Chalmers looks to shore up fuel supply as Iran war continues

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... Council of Financial Regulators to discuss the conflict in the Middle East, its potential implications for the Australians economy and financial markets, and actions being taken to shore up resilience. "Australia has a strong and resilient financial ...

BNP Paribas AM to turbocharge $2.6tn AUM by 2030

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
... BNP Paribas ecosystem, we are uniquely positioned to connect savers and investors with all the opportunities of the real economy," he said. The 2030 Strategic Plan has four core areas: alternatives, active management and ETFs, insurance and institutional ...

Geopolitical risks, private credit threaten financial stability: RBA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
... environment remains highly fluid. The conflict in the Middle East could trigger a larger shock that destabilises the global economy, particularly if supply disruptions to oil and other commodity markets are prolonged," the RBA warned, foreseeing the ...

Treasury downgrades productivity assumptions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
... Business Economists event in Melbourne yesterday, Treasurer Jim Chalmers shared a somewhat bleak outlook for the Australian economy. However, he said the government will work to mitigate the risks facing Australia in the May Federal Budget. "While Treasury ...

Chalmers says Budget will make 'hard decisions'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the Federal Budget being handed down in May will make some "tough decisions" as the Australian economy faces uncertain times ahead. Chalmers said as the conflict in the Middle East continues, Treasury estimates inflation could ...

Government looks to better define roles of regulators

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... schemes (MIS) in particular, play a very important role in collective investments. They play a critical role across our economy, but there is also a risk here in that for retail investors to go into MISs often creates risks that are disproportionate ...

Senate report provides fuel for CGT discount tweak

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... final report also said the design of the discount has the potential to distort the allocation of investment across the economy, with existing homes making up a significant amount of capital gains that benefit from the discount. Perhaps most damning ...