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RBA delivers 'hawkish hold'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept interest rates on hold at 3.6% at the meeting yesterday - a move widely predicted by economists. However, some were surprised by the post-meeting statement released by the central bank. "Recent data, while partial ...

RBA says ASX has 'considerable work to do'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has released its 2025 Assessment of the ASX Clearing and Settlement (CS) Facilities, slamming the market operator for continued failures. The RBA determined the ASX has "considerable work to do" to meet the central ...

Inflation rises 3% in August

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025
... uptick in inflation "effectively kills" the last fleeting chance of an interest rate cut from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) next week. "Given the recent weakening in employment growth, there was some chance the RBA could have cut rates next week ...

Australian economy in 'very good place': RBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 22 SEP 2025
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Michele Bullock has told a parliamentary inquiry the Australian economy is in a good position, with inflation within the board's target range of between 2-3%. Bullock said the central bank is pleased to see inflation ...

RBA's Hauser warns super funds of $1tn FX risk

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 SEP 2025
Reserve Bank of Australia deputy governor Andrew Hauser has issued a stark warning about the superannuation sector's growing foreign currency exposure, which he said is tipped to reach $1 trillion in value over the next decade. Hauser noted Australian ...

Former staffer sues ASX, Lofthouse over bullying

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
... longer required and that he was let go on June 13. The ASX has faced harsh criticism from both the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) surrounding the CHESS replacement. In March the two entities ...

RBA 'alert' to impact of tech on the economy: Bullock

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Michele Bullock has said the future of central banking will be shaped by how the RBA chooses to engage with new technologies in a meaningful way, while speaking at an event in Perth. "At the RBA, we are actively ...

Australian economy 'stronger than expected'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025
... investment, as well as stabilisation in the public sector," Allen said. "We continue to expect the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to cut the cash rate once more in November. Further easing in 2026 remains possible but would take a deterioration in the ...

Revolution private credit trust to launch on ASX

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2025
... above the BBSW benchmark rate of 536 basis points. The average credit rating of the portfolio is BB+. REV targets a return of RBA cash rate + 4% p.a. net of fees. It charges a 0.95% management fee and no performance fees. Equity Trustees acts as the ...

Inflation hits highest level in over a year

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2025
... economist Krishna Bhimavarapu says the higher-than-expected reading will cool expectations for the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to deliver another interest rate cut soon. "Today's near full percentage point jump in headline CPI is largely the ...