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RBA deputy governor joins Westpac

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 10 JUL 2023
... built a legacy of trust and a record of service that is unmatched," he said. "His generosity and ability to explain the economy in clear and simple terms has meant that Australians from all walks of life have benefited from his considerable knowledge ...

Global X launches commodities ETF

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUL 2023
... Global X head of investment strategy Blair Hannon said these commodities are some of the most significant to the global economy. "They tend to have the largest and most liquid futures markets, making them easiest for investors to access," Hannon said. ...

RBA pause short but sweet: Mousina

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUL 2023
... months. "I think that that's a pretty fair judgement based on how interest rates have gone," she said. "Maybe the economy will prove to be very resilient to interest rate increases, and maybe the consumer has accumulated savings that provide a good ...

Wage increases shouldn't equal rate hikes

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2023
... further hikes and said the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is looking to put the nail in the coffin of the Australian economy. In an interview with Sky News ahead of today's RBA meeting, Conroy dismissed speculation that wage growth should require ...

BlackRock raises $500m for Super Battery

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023
... investment in the Waratah Super Battery supports a secure grid powered by renewable energy and fit for a future, low emissions economy." Meanwhile, NGS Super chief investment officer Ben Squires said: "We are very excited to be investing alongside BlackRock ...

Inflation drops to 5.6%

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023
... Treasurer Jim Chalmer welcomed the news but added that inflation is still too high. "Inflation is certainly moderating in our economy and that's very welcome news," he said. "But we understand that a lot of Australians are still under the pump. Inflation ...

NGS, Minderoo back Adamantem fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023
... million. The fund targets businesses valued between $50 million and $100 million that help the transition to a net zero economy, underscored by private equity and responsible investing strategies. PAC Trading, a provider of sustainable packaging solutions ...

ISA welcomes back former chair

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2023
... since December 2018 and will leave after a decade-long tenure with the ISA board. He departs to lead the new Net Zero Economy Agency and will be replaced by Collins at the start of next month. ISA said Collins is a strong advocate for industry funds ...

IFM Investors names chair

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2023
... follows the resignation of Greg Combet, who is leaving IFM following his appointment as full-time chair of the Net Zero Economy Agency. "I'm honoured to be appointed chair at such an important time for IFM as we continue to grow our global presence ...

Cbus names chief investment officer

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2023
... trust." Meanwhile, Chatfield said: "Cbus is an innovative, global, long-term investor with a focus on investing in the real economy and I look forward to leading our world-class investment team." "I'll be leading a team attracted to working in a Fund ...