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06 February 2024 • By Maja Garaca Djurdjevic • 1 min read

New-look RBA announces first rate decision

The central bank has announced its first interest rate decision since a major revamp, which will see the board meet eight times a year instead of the ...

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Stage 3 tax changes undo crucial reform progress, warns economist

The stage three tax changes have undone Australia’s progress in tax reform, posing significant risks to productivity and living standards, according ...

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Regulators give banks more time to adhere to FAR amid government delay

While the Parliament passed the legislation to implement the Financial Accountability Regime back in September, a delay in the minister’s office has ...

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Economists wager ‘no chance’ of cash rate budge

Following the latest inflation data, the consensus is that the case to leave monetary policy on hold is more compelling than it has been in years

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Evidence mounts for urgent reforms in Australia’s merger laws

Despite continued resistance from stakeholders, new research has shown that many mergers and acquisitions are not being reported properly – evidence ...

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Unlisted assets review, bank stress testing on APRA’s 2024 agenda

The prudential regulator’s supervision and policy priorities for the next six months are set to include embedding lessons from last year’s global ...

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‘Deal sealed’: Economists predict conclusion to rate cycle soon

Following the latest inflation data, the consensus is that the RBA is finished with interest rate hikes. The Reserve Bank (RBA) will keep the cash ...

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Westpac hit with maximum penalty over unconscionable conduct

The Federal Court has rapped the bank over a $12 billion interest rate swap transaction in 2016, though the maximum penalty delivered remains a ...

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Stage 3 changes won’t impact cash rate path, says big 4 bank

Labor’s tax changes do not materially affect the macroeconomic outlook, Westpac said. While the changes to stage three tax cuts, which make them ...

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PM announces major changes to stage 3 tax cuts

Following years of mixed messaging, Labor has bowed to economic pressure and announced changes to stage three tax cuts. Individuals earning under ...

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