Think tank calls for government-backed annuities to fix super
The Grattan Institute has urged the federal government to directly provide annuities to retirees, saying only public intervention can ensure superannuation delivers secure incomes for life.
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Adrian Suljanovic
August CPI rise muddies rate outlook
Australia’s annual inflation has risen again, clouding prospects for rate cuts and raising doubts over whether underlying pressures are easing or stalling.
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Adrian Suljanovic
Macquarie to repay $321m following Shield failings
The super fund trustee will fully remediate all of its members the entirety of what they had invested in the Shield Master Fund, admitting to contraventions of the Corporations Act.
Super sector pressed to strengthen cyber defences
Credential stuffing attacks have heightened cyber risks in the super sector, prompting regulators to demand stronger identity protections to safeguard members’ retirement savings.
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Adrian Suljanovic
‘No information trade’ emerges in Australian sharemarket
Passive investing is reshaping Australian equities, giving rise to a “no information trade” in which large-cap stocks swing sharply despite little or no fresh news.
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ART names Kathy Vincent as new CEO
One of Australia’s largest super funds has announced a new CEO.
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Adrian Suljanovic
ASIC report sparks industry call for stronger governance
Industry bodies have welcomed ASIC’s interim private credit report, signalling a push for stronger governance and clearer standards across the sector.
Bullock flags tariff shock, while economy holds steady
RBA governor Michele Bullock warns of global trade risks as domestic inflation cools and employment remains near full capacity.
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Adrian Suljanovic
Duelling climate scenarios ignite caution for investors
AMP chief economist Shane Oliver says investors should treat both extremes with scepticism after a week of starkly different climate projections.
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Adrian Suljanovic
Government sets 2035 emissions target to drive investment
The federal government’s new 2035 climate target is being billed as a signal to investors that Australia is serious about mobilising capital for the transition to net zero.
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Adrian Suljanovic
