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Aussie veterans front Senate over underpaid pensions

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026

... Williamson had the opportunity to take $160,000 as a lump sum payment. According to the Reserve Bank of Australia's inflation calculator, today that would be adjusted to around $710,477. "Now, we've not had the opportunity to invest, use or do anything ...

Opposition leader unveils fresh shadow cabinet

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026

... industrial relations and employment. "Our shadow treasurer will lead the push for responsible spending, lower taxes and lower inflation. He is a proven fighter against Labor's higher taxes that are making Australians poorer," Taylor said. "He and ...

Challenger results a 'headline miss'

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026

... our continued expense discipline. In a market environment of tight credit spreads, geopolitical uncertainty and higher inflation, we have actively managed our investment portfolio to continue delivering returns," Hamilton said. "We have built strong ...

Bullish on AI? Don't buy US tech: Vanguard

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026

... and a potential productivity surge, the US economy could eventually grow by 3%. It said solid growth and still-sticky inflation will leave the Federal Reserve with limited room to cut rates below Vanguard's 3.5% estimate of the neutral rate, which would ...

RBA gives bleak economic outlook

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026

... defend his government's spending after RBA governor Michele Bullock said increased government spending put pressure on inflation. When questioned about government spending, Chalmers said "political opponents and their acolytes are deliberately and dishonestly ...

Macquarie sees 'substantially' higher profits

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026

... but was partially offset by higher operating expenses. Looking ahead, Macquarie flagged global economic conditions, inflation and interest rates, significant volatility events and the geopolitical landscape may influence the short-term outlook. "We continue ...

Global pension assets near $90tn: Research

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026

... innovation and shifting global dynamics. Fiscal support and AI-related investment should remain as important growth drivers. "Inflation trends and central bank actions will be key, particularly in the US, where strong capital spending and supportive ...

RBA overlooked government spending in rate hike: Hearing

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026

... (RBA) came under fire for overlooking the role government spending, which recently peaked again, has played in driving inflation and interest rate decisions. The grilling came off the back of the Monetary Policy Board upping the cash rate target by 25 ...

Betashares, VanEck add to product lineups

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026

... is a natural fit within our ETF range and, in particular, is one that our advice clients have been asking for." "With inflation running high, investors are seeking lower-risk investments like cash and money market strategies to achieve a higher yield ...

RBA lifts the cash rate for first time since 2023

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026

... hold for the past 17 consecutive meetings. In announcing the decision, RBA governor Michele Bullock said persistent inflation concerns led to the rise. "While inflation has fallen substantially since its peak in 2022, it picked up materially in the second ...

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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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