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Watchdog sets sights on protecting retirees' pensions

Watchdog sets sights on protecting retirees' pensions

Superannuation firms exploiting members in retirement and allowing them to invest in high-risk funds will be the target of Australia's corporate watchdog.

West is best economically as eastern states left behind

West is best economically as eastern states left behind

West is best economically as eastern states left behind

West is best economically as eastern states left behind

Western Australia remains the top economic performer in CommSec's State of the States rankings, but its "breakneck" growth is starting to lose momentum.

'Golden ticket' visa for the rich fails to pay its way

'Golden ticket' visa for the rich fails to pay its way

'Golden ticket' visa for the rich fails to pay its way

'Golden ticket' visa for the rich fails to pay its way

Previously classified documents reveal the reasons why an investor visa, dubbed a "golden ticket" for the rich to immigrate to Australia, was scrapped.

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PM's China stance hailed by Taiwan despite criticisms

PM's China stance hailed by Taiwan despite criticisms

The prime minister used a six-day trip to China to signal a willingness to boost Australia's trading ties while balancing concerns over Beijing's aggression.

Beyond carbon: big four banks urged to capture more gas

Beyond carbon: big four banks urged to capture more gas

It is a potent greenhouse gas responsible for climate change, but a report has found Australia's major banks have yet to single out methane emissions.

Trump speeds Future Fund's retreat from US markets

Trump speeds Future Fund's retreat from US markets

Chair Greg Combet says Australia's Future Fund must diversify its portfolio, including with investments in domestic data centres, to insure against volatility.

Green tick: Australian net-zero projects to be rated

Green tick: Australian net-zero projects to be rated

Environmental projects will be analysed and rated in Australia in a move experts say could prevent greenwashing and encourage international investments.

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ESG inventor says Trump its 'best possible advert'

ESG inventor says Trump its 'best possible advert'

ESG inventor says Trump its 'best possible advert'

ESG inventor says Trump its 'best possible advert'

Despite recent resistance, the man who came up with the term "ESG" says it has largely done its job to shift attitudes among asset owners to better manage risk.

Market turmoil could stoke inflation: Future Fund

Market turmoil could stoke inflation: Future Fund

Market turmoil could stoke inflation: Future Fund

Market turmoil could stoke inflation: Future Fund

The Future Fund has outperformed the broader market and its own target but its managers warn market uncertainty could lift bond yields and reignite inflation.

Ukraine minerals deal is a signal to Russia: Bessent

Ukraine minerals deal is a signal to Russia: Bessent

Ukraine minerals deal is a signal to Russia: Bessent

Ukraine minerals deal is a signal to Russia: Bessent

The US and Ukraine have struck a minerals and investment deal after President Donald Trump pressed Kyiv to pay back Washington for helping it repel Russia.

Super failings laid bare after 'deep grief, suffering'

Super failings laid bare after 'deep grief, suffering'

Super failings laid bare after 'deep grief, suffering'

Super failings laid bare after 'deep grief, suffering'

The peak body for super funds has apologised after a financial watchdog report revealed delays were rife in paying out death benefits to bereaved families.

Super fund offloads $580m stake in embattled tech firm

Super fund offloads $580m stake in embattled tech firm

Super fund offloads $580m stake in embattled tech firm

Super fund offloads $580m stake in embattled tech firm

Australia's biggest superannuation fund has sold its interest in local company WiseTech over governance concerns, following a chaotic board shake up.

Aussie retirees tipped to join world's wealthiest

Aussie retirees tipped to join world's wealthiest

Aussie retirees tipped to join world's wealthiest

Aussie retirees tipped to join world's wealthiest

Australian pensioners are tipped to be among the richest in the world by 2030 as Australian superannuation funds representatives head to a US summit.

Super funds to make their investment case in Trump's US

Super funds to make their investment case in Trump's US

Super funds to make their investment case in Trump's US

Super funds to make their investment case in Trump's US

A delegation of Australia's super funds is heading to the US to discuss investment opportunities at a summit where they are set to meet with Trump officials.

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Australia at the 'bottom of the class' on research

Australian businesses and governments are investing too little in vital research projects, a discussion paper has revealed.

The $239b Aussie industry smashing investment records

Australia's exchange-traded funds industry continues to break records and its value is tipped to rise to perhaps as much as $800 billion by 2030.

Solar boost could mean good news for renters, regions

Environmental and community groups have welcomed a directive to boost funding for renewable energy projects in each state and territory.

Property dominates wealth but stocks safer than houses

Investors might start looking outside of the property market where most of Australia's wealth is held, as returns for another sector outstrip housing.

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Miners have 'hands tied' as earnings set to plunge

Mining companies are set to see their earnings plummet as commodity prices fall, resulting in lower tax receipts and bigger government debt.

Bougainville open for investment and trade: president

A resource-rich Bougainville could play an important part in the global transition to green energy, its president says as he invites international investment.

Don't leave locals behind, PNG PM warns investors

Troubles in an autonomous province in Papua New Guinea have been used as a cautionary tale for those looking to profit in the developing nation.

Call to boost Aussie research funds as review launches

A study of Australian research investments has been welcomed by business, academic and technology groups, but some say more urgent action is needed.

Call for super funds to pump gas giants for change

An analysis of the way some of the biggest superannuation funds vote at shareholder meetings suggests they're backing down over the expansion of oil and gas.

Coalition vows to overturn extra Future Fund priorities

Adding clean energy and housing as supplementary investment priorities for Australia's sovereign wealth fund has drawn sharp rebuke from the opposition.

Man jailed over $33m money laundering racket

A Chinese national has been jailed for at least two-and-a-half years for trying to conceal bank deposits in a $33 million money laundering operation.

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