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Government cracks down on financial abuse via coerced directorships

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025
... economic abuse in the context of domestic, family and sexual violence affects more than 2.4 million Australians and costs the economy around $10.9 billion per year. The consultation noted that majority of victim-survivors of financial abuse are women. ...

Inflation hits 3.8% in October

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2025
... said today's figures confirm that a rate cut is off the table for the next few months. Inflation pressures in the economy have accelerated in the recent past, he explained, noting that the latest data shows, on an annualised basis, trimmed mean inflation ...

Federation AM strengthens ESG oversight with fresh leadership

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2025
... Cameron Brownjohn said the appointments come at a pivotal time in private equity as sustainable energy, digitisation of the economy and an ageing population reshape demand. "There is a lot of potential in certain sectors of the market which will create ...

IMF tells Chalmers to curb spending

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
... needed. "Inflation has declined significantly, the labor market is still strong, and private demand is recovering. The economy is gaining momentum, with growth forecast at 1.8% in 2025 and 2.1% in 2026," the IMF said. "However, global developments including ...

Ditch cash, curb emotionally led investing: Expert

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
... you money," he said. Further, it is problematic for the country because money is "not being put to productive use in the economy." In July, UK chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled plans to encourage people to invest their money. Banks, for example, will ...

RBA says it can 'afford to be patient' on rate decisions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2025
... concerns amongst board members about Australia's economy. While board members noted the central projection was for the economy to remain broadly in balance, and consistent with the board's objectives, there were "significant uncertainties" on both sides ...

Super good for financial stability, for now: RBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
... within the system - policy changes, like early withdrawals, coupled with external shocks could cause major harm to the economy. "If you had a major external shock, and then a net withdrawal of liquidity from the system at the same time, that's going ...

Metrics supports efforts to raise standards in private credit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025
... driving the Australian economy. He welcomed ASIC's acknowledgement that "private credit when done well is good for the economy". "We fundamentally believe that investors should partner with experienced managers who can demonstrate disciplined capital ...

Majority reject crypto investments in super fund: Swyftx

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025
... 10 (39%) agreed, compared to 36% who didn't. Referring to this, Titman said digital assets will be in the centre of the economy within the next two to five years. "New rules create new markets, and a lot of the major US financial institutions and payment ...

RBA on hold but 'not as hawkish as feared'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 NOV 2025
... surprise hike," Bassanese said. "In short -it's a case of rate cuts delayed, not denied. But with some signs that the economy may be more inflation prone than previously thought, further rate cuts are not guaranteed - and there is now some risk rates ...