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The 2026 global economy: nervously muddling through
The world economy enters 2026 in a nervous state. Volatility and cautious consumers are the norm, even though growth has proven surprisingly resilient.
Regulators hamstrung by pandemic restrictions
The report, released by the International Organisation of Securities Commissions last week, found that investors globally piled money into often...
Aussies rely on debt to get through pandemic
AMP’s 2020 Financial Wellness Report, found severe and moderate levels of financial stress are impacting 1.8 million Australian workers, with...
ASIC identifies ‘significant variation’ in outcomes for superannuation insurance
Report 675 Default insurance in superannuation: Member value for money, released by ASIC on Monday, explores the value for money that Australians...
Anti-hawking provisions for super, insurance passes both houses
The Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response) Bill 2020, passed on Thursday, addresses 20 recommendations from the Hayne Royal...
Environmental ethics valued by 91% of SMEs, says research
The global survey from GoDaddy found that Australian entrepreneurs are building sustainable practices in their businesses, with almost one-third...
JobKeeper dob-ins hit 10k
COVID-19 stimulus measures, including JobKeeper, the cash flow boost and early access to super, accounted for 16 per cent of around 75,000...
Economy bounces back but Treasurer warns there’s still ‘a long way to go’
The latest ABS figures reveal reduced COVID-19 case numbers resulted in an easing of social distancing measures and trading restrictions across...
RBA makes last call on official cash rate for 2020
In line with expectations, the RBA has held the cash rate at a record low of 0.1 of a percentage point. According to Finder, all of its featured...
More states announce loosening of border restrictions
The New South Wales government announced it will reopen its border with Victoria on Monday, 23 November, something Premier Gladys Berejiklian...
Jobs decline in first fortnight since slashing of JobKeeper
Payroll jobs fell by 0.8 of a percentage point across the fortnight to 17 October, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of...
