Budget 2023: Signal of ’Tetris moment’ for responsible investment

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With significant action towards sustainable finance announced in the 2023–24 budget, the building blocks are now in place for meaningful change, according to RIAA’s chief executive, Simon O’Connor.

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HUB24 strengthens relationship with Striver

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HUB24 is expanding its relationship with HR technology platform Striver to extend its range of adviser education resources.

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Budget 2023: Advice industry reacts to policies

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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 information for advisers.

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Budget 2023: NAB 'concerned' RBA will hike again

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The major bank's chief economist said the RBA may hike rates further, despite stating he is "worried" the economic slowdown would be sharper than projected in the government's budget.

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Budget 2023: Economic growth to slow to 1.5%

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned economic growth is expected to slow to 1.5 per cent in 2024.

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Budget 2023: Chalmers delivers Budget speech

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his second Budget, outlining how Labor is preparing Australians for its ‘defining decade’ by helping with cost-of-living pressures.

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Big banks bolster bottom lines but pressures persist

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Higher interest rates have helped deliver a 10 per cent boost to the major banks’ collective earnings, but weakening economic activity and heightened competition have dimmed the outlook.

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Green or greed: How do Australians view ESG?

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While Europe steams ahead with sustainable investment, Australian investors sit on two ends of the ESG spectrum when it comes to sustainable funds, according to ClearBridge.

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Australians favour families’ retirement over inheritance

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Amid aged care funding discussions, new research reveals 73 per cent of Australians would be willing to forego an inheritance to let older family members enjoy a comfortable retirement.

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BlackRock and BetaShares expand ETF ranges

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Both fund management firms have launched two new exchange-traded funds with a focus on developed markets, infrastructure and real estate trusts.

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