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Cooling economy could keep RBA on hold

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... spending on essential goods and services increased by 0.8%, while discretionary spending rose by 0.1%. "Rising interest rates and significantly higher fuel costs in the March month likely created an environment for more cautious consumer behaviour. This ...

Asset owners staying invested in the US: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

... real estate. They remain challenged with US policy but can't ignore this important market, Morningstar said. "The path of rates and inflation is top-of-mind at the minute. We've looked through the war with Iran. We've looked through the supply ...

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 ...

Inflation eases, experts split on next RBA move

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026

... weaker services activity signals slowing growth, while Australia's divergence from other economies, which are cutting rates, is supporting the Australian dollar, now at a multi-year high. "The broader takeaway is that Australia is now genuinely out ...

Deutsche Bank names head of platform sales in Australia

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026

... derivatives execution franchise, expand clearing sales across futures and OTC markets, as well as prime brokerage in FX and rates. Deutsche Bank said clearing is a critical part of financial market infrastructure, enabling the secure settlement of derivatives ...

Janus Henderson expands private credit offering

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

... investor demand for alternative income and diversification strategies amid heightened market volatility and elevated interest rates. The two strategies being rolled out across EMEA are the Asset-Backed Opportunistic Credit Strategy and the Legal Credit ...

Feature: Private credit | The fine print

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

... rising interest rate environment can challenge the feasibility of some projects. Schwartz notes while this would mean higher rates and improved credit spread for private credit players, it is important to account for the negative impact on property values. ...

HUB24 expands retirement options with TAL

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

... part of their retirement income are already demonstrating more confidence in drawing down their retirement income at higher rates compared to those without lifetime income," Bransdon said. Additionally, HUB24 is aiming to launch a lifetime pension account ...

Investors thrust into rules of the 'jungle': Economist

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

... next 12 months, Mousina predicts the Reserve Bank of Australia will raise the base rate twice. At the May meeting, interest rates rose by 25bps to 4.35%. "That is going to put a handbrake on the economy. We think that growth here is going to soften to ...

Buyer beware: Private credit as a defensive play

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... It's no doubt that we're in a more volatile period of time - that inflation is going to be higher and stickier and rates are going to be higher - and that will put pressure on corporates and households." MA Financial group executive head of global ...

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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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