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Cybercriminals attack major super funds

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 4 APR 2025
... with taking further steps to protect their accounts. AustralianSuper also confirmed that over the past week it's seen a spike in suspicious activity across its member portal and mobile app. AustralianSuper chief member officer Rose Kerlin said the ...

The super fund scouring the dark web to protect members

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 3 APR 2025
... they need to take. CSC chief information security officer Daminda Kumara told Financial Standard that the dark web data spike took off after the pandemic, likely due to greater technology reliance by organisations, which criminals were quick to exploit. ...

Green technology, clean energy receive Budget boost

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
... decarbonise. Further, as previously announced, the federal government has also consulted with the South Australian government to spike steelmaking in Whyalla, which is part of a broader $2.4 billion package. Moreover, an additional $2 billion is being ...

Global tariffs to spike under Trump: Economist

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2025
Global tariffs could balloon to levels not seen since the turn of the century and result in higher inflation and interest rates, according to a top economist. Speaking at Financial Standard's Chief Economists Forum yesterday, Barrenjoey chief economist ...

FAAA accuses government of crucial CSLR failure

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 JAN 2025
... Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) before proceeding to the CSLR. The FAAA previously noted the CSLR could ultimately spike the cost of financial advice, "putting it out of reach of more Australians", while submitting an inquiry to address "deep flaws" ...

Treasury flags $23bn in CGT benefits

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 DEC 2024
... Treasury has released its most recent Tax Expenditures and Insights Statement, which shows the government is bracing for a spike in Australians claiming investment tax breaks. The statement flagged those claiming capital gains tax (CGT) breaks in the ...

ASIC sues HSBC Australia over $23m scam losses

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2024
... restored. Of the $23 million lost, almost $16 million was lost in the six months from October 2023 to March 2024, with the spike reportedly aligning with a rise in scammers accessing victim's accounts by impersonating HSBC Australia staff, ASIC said. ...

Unemployment drops below 4%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024
... capital markets Russel Chesler said the low unemployment may push back hopes for an interest rate cut early next year. "A spike in the unemployment rate would be a red flag for the RBA and strengthen the case for an earlier rate cut. However, the data ...

Advisers put faith in global equities, small caps in 2025

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024
... view is also supported by Kris Webster from Canopy Investors, saying a second Donald Trump administration in the US could spike growth in this sector. Over one third (35%) are expecting to increase client allocations to the asset class, second only to ...

'Turbulent' environment expected in 2025: Robeco

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2024
... geopolitical tensions, and high military spending lead to global stagflationary pressures. It warned that the resulting inflation spike would disrupt bond markets and corporate investments, with US consumers bearing the brunt of rising tariff costs. ...