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Cooling economy could keep RBA on hold

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... for the RBA to move again in June. "The RBA will be carefully monitoring the overall health of the economy, including employment, before making another move. Our view remains that the terminal rate for this hiking cycle is either the current cash rate ...

US and Aussie shares 'incredibly divergent': UniSuper

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026

... "I'm actually pretty confident [the RBA will] hold steady in June," he said. Colosimo noted there was some weak employment data with softer than expected inflation data, adding it may reduce the urgency for hikes.

ATO sounds alarm as Payday Super deadline nears

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026

... and digital capabilities ahead of the reforms, including integrating it's FirstChoice Employer Super with MYOB, Employment Hero, and Reckon. The firm is also relaunching Essential Super for business to Commonwealth Bank business customers in June ...

Senate report backs removal 30-hour work threshold for SG

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... the system. He said the existing rule disproportionately disadvantages younger workers during the earliest years of employment, limiting the long-term benefits of compound investment returns. "Because of an outdated requirement to work 30 hours per week ...

Super funds can drive member engagement through insurance: TAL

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026

... for targeted guidance, the research said. The report noted changing workforce patterns, career breaks and part-time employment could leave some members underinsured, particularly women with lower super balances. TAL said more personalised communications ...

OECD recommends NZ overhaul pension system

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026

... enhanced support for older workers in physically demanding roles should also be offered, including stronger health and employment programmes, and transitional arrangements for groups expecting to receive the public pension for a shorter period. It also ...

Income support system cannot handle claims surge: CALI

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026

... chief research officer Ross Illes said maintaining a connection to work is key, noting the likelihood of returning to employment declines the longer someone remains out of the workforce. Industry groups are calling for a more coordinated, whole of system ...

Treasury to abolish CGT discount: Reports

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026

... slowing housing construction. This could also lead to tens of thousands fewer homes being built, reduced construction employment and higher rents as rental supply tightens further. "Combined, these tax changes would have a compounding effect, fewer rental ...

Australian Ethical bleeds $500m amid geopolitical tension

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026

... million, respectively. Member acquisition for super increased 17% compared to the prior quarter, reflecting the restored Employment Hero platform functionality, Australian Ethical said, with the momentum expected to carry through in future quarters. ...

SMC calls for guaranteed super for domestic workers

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... housekeepers and nannies who work fewer than 30 hours a week, ensuring domestic work is treated the same as other forms of employment. Previous SMC modelling found removing the exclusion could mean a typical part-time domestic cleaner retiring with more ...

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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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