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Features

Laura Dew writes that emergency rate cut by central banks worldwide will create a tough environment for global bonds funds in the future....

Financial planning

RBA: Low rates could last for three years

Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe has said the central bank is trying to “build a bridge to recovery” for the Australian economy but low rates could last for...

Policy & Regulation

Frydenberg signals changes to deeming rates

Tough times and lower interest rates have prompted the Government to put last year’s deeming rate changes under the microscope....

Financial planning

Retiree income impacted by rate cut

Retirees living off cash-linked income will have their income further “crimped” by the RBA’s latest rate cut....

Financial planning

Rate cut prompts review of income assets

Retirees should review their income-generating strategies in light of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s second rate cut as it will mean they receive less income from their ...

Funds management

Will the rate cut benefit consumer spending-focused funds?

With the Reserve Bank’s June rate cuts intended in part to stimulate consumer spending, a dive into FE Analytics reveals which funds stand to gain the most from an uptick...

Financial planning

RBA cuts rates to 1.25 per cent

The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut rates from 1.5 per cent to 1.25 per cent, the first interest rate move in almost three years, in order to control inflation and supp...

Financial planning

Aussies urged to check finances ahead of possible rate cut

Australians should be focused on how to protect their long-term financial security ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision on interest rates tomorrow....