In a move that defied widespread expectations, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), under Governor Michele Bullock, has opted to hold the official cash rate steady at 3.85% during its July meeting.
The global financial system faces a critical test in August 2025 as the U.S. Treasury's cash reserves approach zero, forcing potentially $940 billion in bond issuance into markets already fragile from political uncertainty.
Starting 1 July 2025, Australian families will benefit from significant enhancements to the Paid Parental Leave (PPL) scheme, as part of the Federal Government’s ongoing reforms aimed at improving support for working parents and promoting gender equity.
Facing redundancy can feel like the rug’s been pulled out from under you. It often arrives without warning, leaving many Australians uncertain about what’s next.
This past week, markets were heavily influenced by geopolitical events in the Middle East, just not in the way many might have expected.
Millions of Australians are set to benefit from a significant increase to their retirement savings from 1 July, as the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate rises from 11.5% to 12%.
As the end of the financial year draws near, Australians are being urged to review their superannuation strategies to ensure they’re making the most of the opportunities available.
As we approach the midpoint of 2025, investors find themselves grappling with a complex and shifting market landscape.
Running a business—whether in agriculture, construction, healthcare, or any other sector—comes with significant financial demands.
A growing number of Australians may soon find themselves impacted by the controversial Division 296 tax
U.S. stock markets continued to rise over the last week as investors digested a flurry of economic data and earnings reports, seemingly relieved to be dealing with data rather than tweets.
Sydney, 14 May 2025 — For many Australians, the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS–HELP) has made tertiary education more accessible.
In a stunning revelation, Bet365 CEO Denise Coates took home an astronomical pay package of over £260 million in the year leading up to March 2022, according to the company's latest accounts. This figure, while jaw-dropping, marks a significant drop from the record-breaking £471 million she received in 2020.
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Every working environment has the potential to creatbut when you’re running a business, the pressure can be intense. It is not uncommon that with this added pressure, as a business owner, you experience more stress. We sat down with Rachel Clements,who explains how you can fix it when running a business.
Move over debit and credit cards; consumers are flocking to Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services.Financial technology companies such as Afterpay, ZipPay and several others allow shoppers to take home their purchases now while paying them off through weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments.
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