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19 December 2016 • By Tim Stewart • 1 min read

Budget deficit worsens, AAA rating vulnerable

Australia's federal budget deficit is projected to increase by $10.4 billion over the forward estimates, according to the government's Mid-Year ...

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WA Super names new chief executive

Industry fund WA Super has named Fabian Ross as the business’ new chief executive, replacing the retiring John McNally. Mr Ross has worked in the ...

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NAB has made ‘huge mistakes’, says chairman

NAB chairman Ken Henry delivered a candid assessment of his plans to ‘turn this bank around’ at the company’s annual general meeting on Friday

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Volatility drives decline in equities popularity

Investor confidence in equities fell significantly in the first half of 2016, suggesting investor sensitivity to volatility, according to research ...

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Board changes at Reserve Bank of Australia

Treasurer Scott Morrison has announced that Carol Schwartz will join the board of the Reserve Bank as a part-time member. Ms Schwartz currently ...

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Contango hires former Wilsons adviser

Former Wilsons adviser Adam Dellaway will join Contango Asset Management as the company’s new senior dealer and analyst, the company has announced

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US Fed hikes, three more projected for 2017

The US Federal Reserve has increased interest rates for the second time in a decade – and there are three more hikes on the horizon for 2017

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Greater emphasis needed on gender diversity

Companies with diverse boards typically perform better, but a new study from AMP Capital has found investors have become desensitised to the issue and ...

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Group insurance must not ‘erode’ super

Group insurance premiums will “noticeably impact” the retirement balances of some Australians, says Rice Warner – and it is up to trustees to get the ...

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AAA downgrade still possible: BlackRock

Treasurer Scott Morrison is likely to avoid a credit rating downgrade immediately following his MYEFO statement on Monday, but Australia could still ...

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