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Macquarie shareholders question its climate change commitment

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

... "availability, affordability, and emissions reduction". "High energy costs, and the accompanying impact on the cost of living, have seen a shift in public policy priorities and greater recognition in recent years that fossil fuels, particularly natural ...

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THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM | MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026

... which is particularly timely as retirement confidence wanes amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and the rising cost of living. Australians are also living longer; according to the Actuaries Institute, the cohort life expectancy of Australian males ...

UniSuper halves admin fees for 42,000 members

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026

... the reduction in fees will further help retired members achieve their goals. "With Australians facing increasing cost of living pressures, this is great news for members within our Flexi Pension product. Based on our modelling it means that they could ...

AMP sees strong platform growth, AUM hit by volatility

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026

... cashflows," Vernon said. "While AUM in our wealth businesses has been impacted by recent market movements, and cost of living pressures are weighing on client sentiment, the fundamental tailwinds in the sector remain strong." AMP reported AUM of $155.9 ...

Aussies remain 'positive' about retirement: Challenger

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

... happiness remains strong, with this year's index (69.5) climbing a little higher since last year (68.9). But the rising cost of living continues to impact lifestyle, financial security, and confidence in whether money will last. The top priority for ...

Albanese stresses importance of 'economic sovereignty'

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026

... plan and build for this stronger, more resilient future, our number one priority remains helping people with the cost of living. That is the balance we will strike in next month's Budget. It is our government's most important Budget to date - ...

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026

... make it worse," he said. "We recognise people are still under pressure, which is why we're rolling out responsible cost of living relief and taking action to shore up fuel supply and ensure Australians are getting a fair go at the bowser." Chalmers said ...

A comfortable retirement now costs more than ever

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026

... $100,000 for both groups. ASFA attributed the rise to the Age Pension not being able to keep pace with retirees' cost of living. "Retirees' living costs have risen, and support from the Age Pension has not kept pace with this rise. This means ...

IMF tells Chalmers to curb spending

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025

... far from over because people are still under pressure. That's why our economic plan is all about helping with the cost of living at the same time as we modernise Australia's economy to boost living standards. "The best defence against global volatility ...

Feature: Retirement | Rewarding risk

LACHLAN COLQUHOUN | WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025

... you talk to retirees, they don't think so much about longevity or market risk, 90% plus are worried about the cost of living. "They are thinking about what they are spending today and if they are going to be able to afford it tomorrow." The IRIS ...

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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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