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Australia finalises 'landmark' trade agreement with European Union

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026

... "Australian service providers will have greater market access to the European Union, including in financial services, education, tourism and communications. Australian professionals will be able to travel to the European Union more easily and will benefit ...

HESTA, Vision Super divest Israeli securities

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2025

... do not currently invest in any company identified in the military, heavy equipment, construction, transport, energy or tourism sectors within this year's OHCHR report." In a note to members, Future Super stated it has "no exposure to the vast majority ...

Government taps IFM, Plenary for Southeast Asia boost

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 28 OCT 2025

... investments will boost exports and supply chains, helping grow jobs back home," Albanese said. Minister for trade and tourism Don Farrell added: "As a bloc, Southeast Asia is projected to become the world's fourth-largest economy by 2040." "Through these ...

Pacific workers face barriers to claiming super: University

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 17 JUN 2025

... 31,000 PALM workers filling labour shortages in rural and regional Australia's agriculture, aged care, hospitality, and tourism sectors as of March. Uni SA senior lecturer and manager of its tax clinic Rob Whait highlighted that the Australian Taxation ...

WA best performing state, but economic growth lags

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2025

... annual growth rates - on an aggregate basis - across all economic metrics. "There is little to separate the commodities and tourism-heavy states, with Queensland ranked first or second on five of the eight key economic indicators," CommSec said. "Queensland ...

Salter Brothers secures green loan for luxury retreat

ROSE MARY PETRASS | FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2025

... firm will also look to expand third-party sustainability certifications across its assets, including EarthCheck and Eco Tourism. "These certifications enhance sustainability efforts, establish meaningful targets for each property, and strengthen trust ...

GDP grows but still slow: 'Confirms our worst fears'

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2024

... health, and education services," Keenan said. Spending by Australian travellers overseas also contributed to growth in tourism categories like hotels, cafes and restaurants, and recreation and culture. Net trade contributed 0.1 percentage points to GDP ...

Elanor shakes up leadership, sells down fund

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2024

... restructure of the business to focus on the retail, office, healthcare, and industrial sectors, while it divests hotels, tourism, and leisure assets. It is in the process of liquidating assets to return capital across five Elanor managed funds to release ...

Australia sees jump in zombie companies

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 8 AUG 2024

... estate sector was the most affected by economic instability, inflation, and rising interest rates, while the travel and tourism sector saw a decline in zombie companies due to a post-pandemic recovery. Smaller companies, particularly those generating ...

Prime Financial Group adds to c-suite with new role

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 25 JUN 2024

... with high-net-worth family officer, retail, construction and property development, digital technology, infrastructure and tourism. Slingsby previously worked at chief operating officer for jewellery group Michael Hill and has held executive positions ...

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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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