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WA best performing state, but economic growth lags

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2025
Western Australia snatched the title of the country's best performing economy in the September quarter, ranking first in five of the eight economic indicators assessed in the CommSec State of States report. The state claimed the top spot twice over ...

New tool will streamline regulation: Chalmers

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2024
The government has released a new tool with the aim to streamline and coordinate regulation in the financial sector. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the tool will help build a more competitive, dynamic and productive economy. "We want to make it simpler ...

'Turbulent' environment expected in 2025: Robeco

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2024
Robeco has forecasted another challenging year for the global economy, marked by conflicting signals and complex dynamics, in its 2025 economic outlook titled This is not a landing. Robeco said the US economy shows signs of continued resilience, despite ...

Australia a top destination for international investment: QIC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 28 OCT 2024
QIC chief economist Matthew Peter has revealed that Australian ranks 6 th as a top destination for international investment on a global scale. QIC collated and analysed data to reveal the attractiveness of countries around the globe as investment destinations. ...

Aussies struggle with financial goals: Generation Life

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2024
Australians are finding it hard to achieve their financial goals because of inflation, the cost of living, and a complex investment landscape that's characterised by ongoing policy change, according to Generation Life research. While those with a financial ...

Qualitas shines in FY24, Charter Hall contracts

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2024
Private credit continued to buoy Qualitas' performance in the 2024 financial year while Charter Hall contracted against a tough real estate sector. Qualitas reported a 46% jump in total funds under management (FUM) to $8.9 billion thanks to several ...

What does the RBNZ rate cut mean to Australia?

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024
On Wednesday, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) trimmed its interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% after holding a decades-high rate of 5.50% since May 2023. The central bank pointed to inflation converging to its target range as the core reason ...

Most Australians proactively retire: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 AUG 2024
Two-thirds of Australians with guaranteed income streams are proactively retiring with fewer worries and are doing so to enjoy their twilight years, contrary to popular belief, a new study reveals. Research from Macquarie University's School of ...

Super for housing will cause rents to soar: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JUL 2024
New research from the Super Members Council (SMC) has revealed using superannuation for house deposits could, over time, increase rental prices. SMC said the Coalition's plan to use super for house deposits is projected to cause a 9% spike in the ...

Trend among young Aussies highlights need for affordable advice

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 29 JUL 2024
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has released new research highlighting that young Australians are increasingly relying on social media for financial advice. ASFA said a major concern with this trend is the growing risk of ...