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Online investor numbers dip as cost-of-living bites

CHLOE WALKER | FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2023

The latest Investment Trends' Australian Online Investing Report has cited cost of living pressures as cause for the decline in online investing this year. Based on a survey of 22,324 investors and traders conducted from April to May, found about 1.28 ...

Michele Bullock to be next RBA governor

CASSANDRA BALDINI | FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2023

... "The government knows that Australians are under the pump right now, the primary focus of this government is the cost of living pressures that people confront," he said. "We take responsibility for our part in easing the pressure on people providing ...

It's the year of the raise, says Hays

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2023

... stay with their current employer. The top factors driving turnover, Hays said, are uncompetitive salary, rising cost of living, and lack of promotional opportunities. Employees also cite a pay rise as their top career priority, the survey shows. Elsewhere ...

Australians prioritise financial independence: Research

CASSANDRA BALDINI | TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2023

... new data, the nation is swapping out the dream of a white picket fence for the dream lifestyle and combating the cost of living with strengthening financial literacy. Insignia Financial released its inaugural Financial Freedom Report, conducted by research ...

'Kick down the road' mentality fuels retirement insecurity: Study

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 22 MAY 2023

... be viewed as good life hygiene like scheduling a dental check-up with a qualified dentist," he said. "With the cost of living continuing to increase and Australians living longer, the reality for most people - particularly women - is not doing anything ...

Reserve Bank is done at 3.85%: CBA

CASSANDRA BALDINI | WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023

... particularly strong and rental lifts in the housing market as well as borrowing costs continue to contribute to cost of living pressures for households. "Certainly, the minutes would suggest that the Reserve Bank policymakers think that interest rates ...

AFCA tallies up COVID-19 complaints

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2023

... other. We hope financial firms have a similar mindset as we face new challenges amid rising interest rates and cost of living pressures."

Budget of missed opportunities: Industry

CASSANDRA BALDINI | WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2023

... and farms are owned by SMSFs, this new tax could drive up their costs substantially at a time of unprecedented cost of living increases," said SMSFA chief executive Peter Burgess. "Therefore, it's important the full impact on taxpayers, including small ...

What you need to know about the 2023-24 budget

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023

Cost of living pressures and the transition to clean energy took centre stage on federal budget night as the Labor Party unveiled a package of measures in response to mounting economic uncertainties. Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the 2023-24 ...

Federal budget 2023: Winners and losers

TOM WATSON | TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023

The federal government has delivered its second budget since coming into office last year, and as expected, cost of living support has featured prominently. So what has treasurer Jim Chalmers included in the 2023 federal budget when it comes to spending ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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