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US proposes fresh tariffs on Australia

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

... trading partners to address the importation of goods made with forced labour is unacceptable. This creates a dynamic where American workers are forced to compete globally on an unlevel playing field," US trade ambassador Jamieson Greer said. "We will ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... become the world's top LNG exporter, exploiting the Nord Stream pipeline's destruction to force Europe to buy American LNG at higher prices. "The strategy aims to weaken competitors like Russia and China, drive up global energy prices, and secure ...

Feature: Private credit | The fine print

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

... cockroach," he told analysts, "there are probably more." The cockroach Dimon was referring to was Tricolor Auto Group, an American subprime auto lender and used car retailer that entered liquidation after allegations of pledging the same collateral on ...

Trump building 'better' super system than Australia

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026

... accounts, through the Saver's Match program. The scheme will be operational by 1 January 2027. "President Trump wants to give American workers - particularly independent contractors, part-time workers, small business employees, and self-employed individuals ...

CSC to increase TPD premiums for PSSap members by 43.5%

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026

... policies. Previously an insured member must be diagnosed by a psychiatrist who qualifies as a medical practitioner by the American Psychiatric Association's standards. From May 1, the member needs to have been diagnosed by a 'specialist medical professional' ...

AGP, Muzinich & Co. debut private credit ETF

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026

... Blackstone's Secured Lending Fund (BXSL) are some of the biggest BDCs in the US. Separately, Avantis Investors, which is part of American Century, launched three active ETFs on the ASX AQUA market today, moving them from Cboe Australia. Avantis Small ...

IFM maps path for super funds to meet US infrastructure funding gap

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026

... said. "There is a generational opportunity for US state and local governments to partner with investors of Australian and American pension capital - including through shared ownership and governance arrangements - to build the infrastructure that Americans ...

Vanguard pays $40m in ESG antitrust lawsuit

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026

... this case, BlackRock and State Street have continued to ignore state laws, engage in anti-competitive schemes that hurt American energy, and undermine those who use their services to invest," Paxton said. "Coal is an essential industry to support America's ...

Trump announces new US retirement plan

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026

... market has done so well, setting all those records. Your 401(k)s are way up," Trump said. However, Trump said half of American workers do not have access to a retirement plan with matching contributions from an employer. "To remedy this gross disparity ...

Trump hit by Supreme Court's 'body blow', strikes back with 15% global tariff

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026

... his social media post said the decision by the highest court was "ridiculous, poorly written, and extraordinarily anti-American". The Australian share market dropped by as much as 0.5% by midday today while the Aussie dollar extended its gains for the ...

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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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