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RBA delivers another hike in split decision

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifted the official cash rate yesterday by 25 basis points to 4.85%, in line with expectations. Despite the hike being priced in by markets, the RBA noted the decision to lift interest rates was not unanimous, with ...

Australian Unity appoints deputy chair

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2026
... decisions. Its Trust in Ageing study, based on a survey of more than 2000 Baby Boomers who own property and are involved in household financial decisions, found that while 75% described themselves as financially comfortable or free, just 14% said they ...

Showcase: A sharp lens on global infrastructure

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 OCT 2026
Why inflation-linked income matters more in this market cycle Ask any financial adviser what they look for in a fund manager and they'll likely name three traits: proven expertise, product endurance and institutional edge. Those qualities may not ...

Rent stress threatens retirement security

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2026
Declining home ownership is deepening Australia's housing divide, with lower-income households facing growing rental stress and potentially entering retirement with significantly less wealth, according to the Actuaries Institute. The report, Spotlight ...

Affordable housing eligibility routinely overlooked: CEDA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2026
... Housing with Need report states. The gap is widest in Perth, where only 10% of affordable rentals reach a low-income household, and Canberra, where it is 8%. In Sydney and Melbourne, the rate is 18%. CEDA said the problem starts with how affordable rents ...

Brighter Super changes up investment, insurance fees

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2026
... helped us deliver greater efficiencies and better value, while continuing to invest in the support members need. With household budges under pressure, every dollar saved in fees can stay invested for our members' retirements," said Farrar. Brighter ...

Number of Aussie investors hits record high

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2026
A record 11.5 million Australian adults now hold investments outside their superannuation and primary home, according to the ASX. The ASX Australian Investor Study 2026, based on a survey of 4495 Australian adults, found investors accounted for 54% ...

RBA switches to 'decidedly hawkish' tone

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2026
... the housing market, playing down the potential flow through of lower housing prices to the real economy, in particular household spending with little weight placed on the wealth effect." Allen said the tone of the Minutes was hawkish and suggests a change ...

Chalmers applauds $22bn Budget deficit

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2026
The Budget deficit in 2025-26 was $22.3 billion, according to the Final Budget Outcome (FBO), with Treasurer Jim Chalmers saying the figure it still $6 billion better than the $28.3 billion estimated in the 2026-27 Budget. As a share of the economy ...

Global X urges investment education as property values fall

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2026
The surge in Australian household wealth driven by superannuation and financial assets rather than property, builds the case for an urgent need for Australians to improve their investment knowledge, Global X said. Latest figures by the Australian Bureau ...
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