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China's two speed economies: Which one wins?

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026

... companies. You see all these highly competitive companies in all different areas." China's government last year pledged to cut back on excessive competition in companies through its "anti-involution" campaign. It hopes to combat overcapacity which ...

Investors weigh risks amid Venezuelan crisis

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026

... geopolitical risks are obvious, there are also opportunities for investors, especially given the South American nation has been cut off from global markets for around a decade. "Markets respond when isolation gives way to access. Venezuela has spent ...

Rate hikes expected in 2026

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026

... However, not all experts agree. Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said there is still a possibility the RBA will cut interest rates this year. "Critical to the outlook... is whether inflation can moderate without the need for more monetary restraint ...

Most read in 2025: Executive appointments

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 23 DEC 2025

Many of the top stories that dominated the year in executive appointments surrounded the superannuation sectors' C-suite. From chief executive departures, chief investment officer switch ups and, in one case, an entire operational due diligence ...

An outlook for fixed income allocations in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS | TUESDAY, 23 DEC 2025

Fixed income allocations are becoming an increasingly viable and attractive option for investors in 2026, head of investment specialists at Insight Investment April LaRusse told Financial Standard. Providing guidance for the new year, LaRusse offered ...

Increases coming for veterans' superannuation

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025

The government is increasing payments related to the Defence Force Superannuation Benefits program, Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirmed in the mid-year economic and fiscal outlook (MYEFO). Treasury said payments related to the Defence Force Superannuation ...

Chalmers flags pension, super spending in Budget update

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2025

Ahead of Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Financial Minister Katy Gallagher handing down the Budget update tomorrow, Chalmers has flagged some expected changes. Chalmers said the Budget update will be about "delivery, responsibility and restraint". "We will ...

RBA hike may come as soon as February

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2025

... is the central bank will remain on hold for most of the year. "The market has quickly moved from pricing in one more rate cut in 2026 to now pricing in two hikes," Robertson said. "While the possibility that the easing cycle is over is clearly much more ...

Vanguard identifies strongest asset classes for coming decade

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2025

According to Vanguard's outlook, high-quality US fixed income, US value-oriented equities, and non-US developed markets equities will have the strongest risk-returns over the coming five to 10 years. Vanguard predicts US value-oriented equities will ...

RBA opts to keep cash rate on hold

ANGELIQUE MINAS | WEDNESDAY, 10 DEC 2025

At its meeting yesterday, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) reached a monetary policy decision to keep the cash rate unchanged at 3.6%. In explaining why, the board warned of possible rate rises in 2026 as it takes a more cautious response to inflationary ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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