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Bullock reaffirms RBA's 'gradual easing' policy

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025

... Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Michele Bullock has reaffirmed the central bank's policy of gradually easing interest rates, as economists continue to price in a cut next month. Speaking at the Anika Foundation Fundraising Lunch, Bullock said ...

How will Trump's tariffs impact the RBA?

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2025

After the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) surprised economists by leaving interest rates on hold in July, GSFM investment specialist Stephen Miller expects the central bank will have some of its concerns addressed as US President Donald Trump's tariffs ...

Investors 'ignoring' volatility: Schroders

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2025

... raising concerns about affordability, resource misallocation, and long-term growth prospects," he said. "Lower interest rates are unlikely to stimulate productive investment, given capacity constraints in sectors like housing and infrastructure, and ...

Section 899 ditched but companies face tax uncertainties

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 14 JUL 2025

... you want to focus on businesses that have the ability to grow their earnings over time, irrespective of whether interest rates are rising or falling, oil prices are rising or falling, or what Trump's policy moves are going to be in the next month. ...

Chalmers unveils reforms to enhance RBA transparency

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 11 JUL 2025

... transparency of the RBA," Chalmers said. This comes after the RBA left many experts and economists shocked when it left interest rates on hold in July, despite the market pricing in a 90% chance of a cut. Under the new SCMP the RBA will publish an unattributed ...

RBA delivers 'confounding' rates decision

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 8 JUL 2025

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept interest rates on hold at 3.85% at the July meeting, surprising many experts and the markets which were anticipating another cut. The RBA board confirmed that inflation has continued to moderate but ultimately ...

RBA interest rate cut expected

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 7 JUL 2025

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is widely anticipated to slash interest rates by 0.25% when the board meets tomorrow. MFS Investment Management fixed income research analyst Carl Ang said he believes the RBA will deliver a "dovish insurance cut". ...

Betashares gearing up to expand Wealth Builder product suite

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 25 JUN 2025

... Cameron Gleeson told Financial Standard. Betashares, as an institutional borrower, can also secure "incredibly low" interest rates, which it passes on to investors in its Wealth Builder ETFs. As for concerns that the superior economics Betashares achieves ...

Investor optimism premature, fund flows in firing line

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 18 JUN 2025

... negotiations, the risk of policy reversals, corporate disruption from supply chain realignments, and the potential for interest rates to remain elevated - heightens the risk of earnings shocks that could dampen sentiment," Morningstar equity analyst ...

Lower interest rates conducive for bigger risk appetite, small caps

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2025

As interest rates continue to fall, small caps are poised to reap from the current macroeconomic backdrop and investors increasing their appetite for more risk, a fund manager says. Janus Henderson portfolio manager Nick Sheridan predicts the tide is ...

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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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