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03 March 2023 • By Jon Bragg • 1 min read

RBA predicted to lift rates by another 25 bps despite soft economic data

Key data released over the past month is unlikely to sway the central bank.  The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is once again widely expected to ...

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Big four bank criticised over refusal to pause regional branch closures

The issue of regional branch closures is under inquiry by a Senate committee. NAB has attracted significant criticism for refusing to halt the ...

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APRA responds to feedback on changes to super reporting standards

The prudential regulator has proposed amendments to reporting standards introduced under Phase 1 of its multi-year Superannuation Data Transformation

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HSBC Bank Australia appoints non-executive director

HSBC Bank Australia has added a new independent non-executive director to its board. Effective from 1 March 2023, the bank appointed experienced ...

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Super balance cap to impact more Aussies than initially estimated by Labor

The FSC and Plato Investment Management have both argued for indexation of the federal government’s superannuation balance cap. On Tuesday, ...

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Aussie opposition to climate resolutions doubles global average

Georgeson’s 2023 AGM Intelligence Report has revealed that Australian shareholders’ opposition to climate-related resolutions was higher than the ...

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Longo warns more action to come after ASIC launches first greenwashing court case

The regulator is maintaining its strong focus on the issue of greenwashing in Australia. Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) ...

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CBA and ANZ to participate in RBA’s CBDC pilot

The two major banks are among 14 organisations which have been invited to participate in the central bank digital currency pilot by the RBA and DFCRC

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ASIC issues corporate whistleblower guidance

The corporate watchdog has published findings from a review of whistleblower programs developed by major Australian firms, including four financial ...

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ART announces executive restructure

The new structure is effective from 1 March and recruitment for the two vacant roles of chief retirement and chief member officer is underway

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