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New 100% tariffs on China: Another TACO moment?

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025

... risk crisis" ensuing from the latest tariff shocks. "But we're not done in terms of discounting tariffs in financial markets," he added. Aitken agrees with those who suggest or believe that this is another "TACO" moment. "As much as people want to ...

Liquidity, operational shocks major issues for super: RBA

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 3 OCT 2025

... also highlighted the potential consequences of operational disruptions coinciding with stressed conditions in financial markets," the RBA said. "In the months ahead, results from the first Australian Prudential Regulation Authority system risk stress ...

Australia, UK regulators exchange insights

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025

The UK and Australia have exchanged information on their respective approaches to financial markets, pension structures, and digital asset advancement at the inaugural UK-Australia Joint Financial Regulatory Forum. The virtual forum was chaired by director ...

RBNZ appoints Swedish central banker as governor

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025

... economist and global head of macro research at Swedbank. "Anna's experience spans central banking, academia and financial markets. She has strong technical knowledge within monetary policy, financial stability and payments systems after several years ...

Guardians appoints new head of risk

ANGELIQUE MINAS | THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025

... IMC and ABN AMRO. Guardians chief risk officer Michael Mitchell said: "Maaike's analytical background and financial markets experience leave her very well equipped to guide the ongoing development of our risk management policies and processes."

Greece launches new innovation, infrastructure fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 17 SEP 2025

... works for some time, with Greece looking to raise €5 billion as part of its economic recovery plan. BlackRock Financial Markets Advisory was appointed in 2023 to advise Greece on how best to achieve that and was in part reached by selling several state ...

ASIC appoints new chair, deputy chair and members to MDP

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 17 SEP 2025

... enforceable undertaking the participant must adhere to. "The MDP plays a vital role in ensuring fair and effective financial markets for all Australians," Constant added. "The considerable depth and breadth of expertise of the panel will ensure the continued ...

TCorp chief executive retires, successor named

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 1 SEP 2025

... retiring as TCorp's chief executive on 4 December 2025. Deverall will be succeeded by TCorp general manager, financial markets Rob Kenna, effective from 5 December 2025. Kenna is responsible for the state's $198 billion balance sheet and funding ...

ASIC proposes 'kill switches' for unusual trading

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2025

... three-year Treasury bond futures trading," the financial regulator said. "During periods of heightened volatility, financial markets may be especially vulnerable to risks from unexpected activity by trading algorithms or AI." ASIC said these risks may ...

CBA appoints head of Australian economics

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2025

... said Allen has a long track record delivering insightful analysis and commentary on the Australian economy and financial markets. "Belinda has established herself as a trusted and authoritative voice on the Australian economy over a long period of time. ...

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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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