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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 ...

Explosive rise in claims drives new TPD solution for Acenda

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2025
... that need. "We've worked closely with advisers to design a solution that reflects the realities of modern medicine and employment, while helping more Australians access meaningful, affordable protection." Kerr believes the new option will provide advisers ...

Inflation rises 3% in August

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025
... fleeting chance of an interest rate cut from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) next week. "Given the recent weakening in employment growth, there was some chance the RBA could have cut rates next week if today's CPI result was remarkably benign - such ...

Retirees unfairly targeted by tax: HESTA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2025
... cases, these rates can even surpass 100%. The report by Retirement Essentials, commissioned by HESTA, assessed how employment income affects Age Pension eligibility and take-home pay for older Australians wanting to work. HESTA said while Australians ...

RBA 'alert' to impact of tech on the economy: Bullock

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025
... our most effective contribution is to maintain low and stable inflation, keep the economy in aggregate close to full employment and support financial stability. These are the foundations that help the Australian people navigate these structural chang ...