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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 dividend distributions rebound in Q3

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2026
Australia saw a significant rebound in dividend distributions in the quarter to September 30, with the recovery attributable to BHP and the broader mining sector. Capital Group's latest Dividend Watch highlighted the core dividend growth in Asia Pacific ...

CSC relaunches Vets Hub

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2026
Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) has relaunched its online platform, Vets Hub, helping Australian Defence Force (ADF) members. Designed to support people while they're serving, through transition and into life after service, the hub helps ...

ART gathers govt, business leaders to close super gap

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2026
The Australian Retirement Trust (ART) is working with the government and business leaders to address the gender superannuation gap. The forum brings together senior leaders from the Queensland government, ART, Chief Executive Women, Business Chamber ...

Macquarie AM launches venture growth fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2026
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) has launched a new venture growth fund for local wholesale investors, leveraging an evergreen strategy originating from a foreign jurisdiction. The Macquarie Wellington Venture Growth Fund offers wholesale investors ...

Lagarde to leave ECB

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2026
The European Central Bank (ECB) is preparing for a leadership change early next year, with its president Christine Lagarde set to depart before the end of her current term. Lagarde has informed the ECB's Governing Council and European Council President ...

Life insurers urged to act earlier on claims

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2026
Life insurers are being urged to request information earlier and improve communication with customers to prevent avoidable delays in claims decisions, following an industry review that found repeated gaps in the handling of longer-running claims. The ...

Aware Super expands Challenger partnership for lifetime income solution

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2026
Aware Super has moved to expand its retirement income offering through a partnership with annuity provider Challenger, as superannuation funds face growing pressure to help members turn accumulated savings into sustainable income. The $250 billion fund ...

Australian Unity appoints deputy chair

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2026
Australian Unity has appointed a new deputy chair following a board member departure, as the ASX-listed firm continues to navigate the changing needs of an ageing population and retirement market. Gordon Ballantyne has taken up the role following the ...

Count takes 30% stake in Brisbane advice firm

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2026
Count has agreed to acquire a 30% stake in Brisbane-based accounting and financial advice firm Apiary Financial, continuing its push to expand its equity partnership network while reporting stronger first-quarter earnings. The investment will see Count ...
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