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RBA delivers another hike in split decision

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2026

... 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 a six to three split vote. RBA governor Michele Bullock noted in the press conference those who voted ...

Australian dividend distributions rebound in Q3

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2026

... increases across the wider market, Capital Group said. However, Australian banks have lagged due to increasing interest rates and cooled mortgage demand. Meanwhile, Taiwan was the only major market in the index to set a new third-quarter record, with ...

Lagarde to leave ECB

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 2 NOV 2026

... facing further increases in borrowing costs and reduced access to bank lending. A net 46% of firms reported higher interest rates on bank loans, up from 42% in the previous quarter. Large businesses were more likely to report increases, with a net 55% ...

Showcase: A sharp lens on global infrastructure

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM | WEDNESDAY, 28 OCT 2026

... What was evident 30 years ago as the sector's key attraction has been validated again in the face of rising interest rates. "The income is inflation-hedged, and the strong underlying structural growth drivers we're seeing are coming through infrastructure ...

Wealthy investors keep cash despite market optimism

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2026

... high-net-worth investors remain optimistic about market returns but are retaining significant cash holdings as interest rates, inflation and policy uncertainty complicate investment decisions. Research from Praemium and CoreData's Rich Decisions report ...

MA Financial locks down flagship private credit fund, shutters another

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2026

... time, the company said the broader economic environment had become more challenging, with higher inflation and interest rates contributing to softer residential property market conditions. This was on top of the federal government announcing changes ...

Australian Ethical FUM drops by $70m

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2026

... "Investment performance during the quarter reflected a challenging market environment with inflationary pressures, higher interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty weighing on Australian equities," Australian Ethical said. "This was offset by stronger ...

IMF sees inflation above RBA target through 2027

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2026

... from 1.9% this year to 1.6% in 2027, below the 1.8% forecast for advanced economies on average. The RBA raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.6% at its September meeting, with the board unanimously voting in favour of a rate hike after concluding ...

QIC expands convenience retail portfolio into Victoria

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2026

... supermarket anchored income and growing catchment aligned with QIC's focus on essential retail, particularly as higher interest rates place pressure on discretionary spending. "As consumers become more deliberate about discretionary spending, demand ...

AI stocks mask broader market weakness: UniSuper

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2026

... US technology stocks in September, masking broader weakness across equity markets as rising bond yields, higher interest rates and surging energy prices weighed on investor sentiment. Australian shares fell more than 3% during the month, with 10 of the ...

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Australian dividend distributions rebound in Q3

MATTHEW WAI | 12:26PM

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.

Aequitas hires from Vanguard again

MATTHEW WAI | 11:42AM

Aequitas Investment Partners has named a head of asset consulting, joining from Vanguard Australia.

RBA delivers another hike in split decision

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:32PM

The Reserve Bank of Australia delivered its fifth interest rate hike this year, but the monetary board was split in its decision.

Sequoia profits tank as advisers flee

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:28PM

Sequoia's Q1 revenue dropped close to 60% while also recording a profit loss. Despite this former chief executive Garry Crole took home more than $400k.

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