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Cooling economy could keep RBA on hold

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

Australian gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.3% in the March quarter 2026 and 2.5% compared to a year ago, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "Economic growth slowed in the March quarter, with modest household and public sector ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... generally lower because of the currency. It means the spending power of the consumer is higher. It means central banks can cut rates without worrying, and it means growth picks up and investment picks up. It's a virtuous cycle," Taylor says. About ...

Future Fund chief says staff departure not at 'worrying level'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... staff out the door, stating the departures were not irregular, particularly in a competitive environment. It also said it will cut costs by $10 to $15 million in FY27, in a bid to ensure expenses and staffing levels remain appropriate for the years ahead. ...

Inflation eases, experts split on next RBA move

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026

Australia's annual inflation rate eased slightly to 4.2% in the 12 months to April 2026, down from 4.6% annual inflation to March, though persistent cost pressures across the housing and energy continued to weigh on households, according to the ...

Platforms should be wary of cutting options: Experts

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

Experts have warned that cutting too many options on platforms could restrain client choice. Speaking at the Morningstar Investment Conference 2026 in Sydney, BT Financial Group chief executive Matt Rady noted the role of platforms as a core component ...

Feature: Private credit | The fine print

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

... the business. "Size matters in that you need to have critical mass by way of funds under management so that you don't cut corners in how you really think about loans and how you manage loans," Schwartz says. He adds it is harder for smaller funds ...

Oil price shock to hit consumers 'relatively quickly': RBA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

... to fuel, perpetuating the inflationary shock," she said. Inflation may be lower, Hunter said, if households and businesses cut back on consumption and investment by more than the RBA anticipates in response to cost-of-living pressures and uncertainty ...

ASFA joins Finance Industry Council of Australia

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... of Australia's financial system," Delahunty said. "It's important that the sector has a seat at the table when issues that cut across the system are being discussed," she said. Delahunty noted current priorities included the Compensation Scheme of Last ...

AI to outweigh inflation fears in fixed income markets: Allspring

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026

Rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions may be dominating fixed income markets today, but Allspring Global Investments head of global macro strategy Noah Wise believes Artificial Intelligence (AI) will become the far more significant force, shaping ...

Budget boosts fuel security, misses clean energy opportunities

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026

... executive director of policy Frankie Muskovic said this budget presents some very mixed messages to investors. The $1 billion cut to Australia's disaster readiness, no funding for the National Adaptation Plan and the $2 billion slashed from programs ...

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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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