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RBA gives bleak economic outlook

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026

... inflation will be a primary influence on the Federal Budget that will be handed down in May. "The Budget will be about productivity. We're working up a productivity package. There will be a savings package that we're working on. We'll consider whether ...

Mulino acknowledges some regulation 'not thought through'

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 9 FEB 2026

... the government to urgently prioritise regulatory reform to address the growing burden of red tape that is stifling productivity and economic growth. The ACCI released a report, Path to Prosperity: Slashing Red Tape to Unlock a Brighter Future, highlighting ...

Rapid AI adoption leads to heightened private market engagement: Nuveen

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026

... deglobalisation at 36%. Further, three-quarters of investors (75%) believe AI will create a profound increase in economic productivity over the next decade. Nuveen global head of institutional distribution Harriet Steel said the dialogue of AI has become ...

WT Financial Group clear on 2026 strategy, rebrands retail advice arm

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026

... advice businesses overall. This includes embracing opportunities arising from artificial intelligence (AI) to improve productivity, supporting the consolidation of the industry, and ensuring advisers also price their services accordingly. "We want to ...

RBA lifts the cash rate for first time since 2023

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026

... government to use the upcoming Federal Budget to incentivise investment, especially by the private sector, to drive productivity.

Review launched into thin capitalisation reforms

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers, Minister for Financial Services Daniel Mulino and Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury Andrew Leigh have tasked the Board of Taxation to undertake an independent review of the government's ...

Chalmers to focus on productivity, economic repair in 2026 Budget

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2026

... private final demand, by private investment and private spending." Chalmers has been open about his mission to increase productivity in Australia with his sights set on increasing private investment to help boost the economy. He said the May Budget will ...

FNZ, Centric extend partnership, citing 'significant' upgrades

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026

... FNZ's technology. As part of the upgrade, advisers are set to benefit from technology that significantly improves productivity and efficiency from FNZ's global platform, which achieved a 90% improvement in onboarding efficiency. The upgrade allows advisers ...

Spain plans sovereign wealth fund launch

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026

... 10.5%, a level not seen since before the Global Financial Crisis. However, the research showed Spain struggles with a productivity issue, with productivity rates well below the European average. It was suggested significant investment in AI could help ...

Advisers 'positioned to thrive' in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS | THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026

... moving away from the hundred-page Statement of Advice," he explained. Similarly, Edwards said focussing on increasing productivity and efficiency in delivering client outcomes will lead advisers to AI tools. "I'm excited about 2026 for advice. no matter ...

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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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