JIM CHALMERS

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Markets have welcomed the announcement of Australia’s first-ever sovereign green bond, planned for mid-2024, though managers remind investors that not all green bonds are...

People & Products

Danielle Wood, chief executive of the Grattan Institute, has been appointed as chair of the Productivity Commission as its previously announced candidate, Chris Barrett, ...

Funds management

The former ASIC chair has penned an open letter to the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer asking for their support following a Senate appearance that detailed work, health...

Superannuation

Unveiling the 2023 Intergenerational Report, Treasurer Chalmers has called the retirement phase of super the government’s next frontier and flagged further consultation t...

Policy & Regulation

The Treasury has announced the “biggest crackdown on tax adviser misconduct in Australian history” which could see maximum fines for advisers who promote tax exploitation...

Funds management

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute has appointed Guy Debelle, former RBA deputy governor, to lead its newly formed expert group as the sustainable finance taxon...

Funds management

The RBA has held rates for a second consecutive month but economists still expect at least one more hike by the end of the year. ...

People & Products

Chris Barrett has been appointed by Treasurer Jim Chalmers as chair of the Productivity Commission to replace Michael Brennan....

Funds management

A fixed income manager has welcomed the launch of Australia’s green bond program but warns it will need to meet high standards given its lateness to join the race. ...

Funds management

Although on the fence about the replacement of governor Philip Lowe, economists have welcomed his successor, deputy Michele Bullock, as a sign of structure and continuity...

Funds management

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the successor for Philip Lowe at the Reserve Bank of Australia....

Policy & Regulation

The government is seeking views on its proposed position for the implementation of an internationally-aligned climate disclosure, following its discovery consultation las...

Funds management

The Reserve Bank of Australia defied hold expectations in June, surprising market participants by raising the interest rate further to 4.1 per cent in its continued battl...

People & Products

The Government is seeking a new chair for the Productivity Commission after Michael Brennan announced he would be stepping down after five years....

Financial planning

The Financial Services Council and Financial Advice Association Australia have welcomed the 2023 budget from Treasurer Jim Chalmers but feel there is a lack of informatio...

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