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RBA Governor says growth could be higher. It’s not just about interest rates

From Michael Workman - CBA Economics

RBA Governor’s Testimony – August 2014 The Governor’s opening statement forecast that growth of 2‑3%pa is the most likely outcome for 2014/15 and inflation to remain consistent with the 2%

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21 Aug 2014

CBA Economics: RBA maintains stable cash rate outlook.

From Michael Workman - CBA Economics

RBA Board Minutes – August 2014 The RBA maintained its guidance that “the most prudent course was likely to be a period of stability in rates”. The tone was in

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20 Aug 2014

Perspective: The week ahead

From Michael Workman - CBA Economics

The ECB cut rates and introduced aggressive expansionary measures to lift EZ growth. The US payrolls data tonight will likely set the tone for markets next week. The US and

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10 Jun 2014

2014/15 Budget Preview

From Michael Workman - CBA Economics

The Commission of Audit set out the fiscal parameters. The Government’s initial response will come on Budget night. The Budget will be “tough” – but measures may be back‑end loaded.

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08 May 2014

The Week Ahead, 17 February, 2014

From Michael Workman - CBA Economics

Events in the Crimea are expected to keep driving volatility across financial markets in the coming week The mid‑week US FOMC meeting, chaired by Janet Yellen, is likely to announce

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17 Mar 2014

Population rose by 407k over the past year to 23.13 million

From CBA Economics

Population – June Quarter 2013 Australia’s population rose by 95.7k in QII to 23.13 million. Over the past year it rose by 407k or 1.8% which is high by global

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18 Dec 2013

Household debt trends

From CBA Economics

Australian households have housing debt levels that are high by international standards. But income and asset characteristics of relevant households suggest that they can service the debt comfortably. Housing loans

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26 Jul 2013

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CPD: The Two-Chapter retirement – a framework for understanding retiree psychology
Introduction Why do financially secure retirees still hesitate to spend, or commit to strategies that would clearly improve their outcomes? This article sets out the Two-Chapter Retirement framework, a new [...]
CPD: China’s next phase – what persistent supply-side growth means for global markets
China’s economic trajectory is shifting, but not in the way many had once expected. Consumption-led rebalancing has not materialised. Instead, economic policy continues to emphasise industrial modernisation, aligned with a [...]
CPD: Ethics and client best interests
In financial advice, acting in a client’s best interest isn’t just a regulatory rule, it’s the foundation of a trusting, successful partnership. This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, examines the [...]
CPD: Capitalising on global growth in the decarbonisation era
Few themes rival the scale, urgency and long-term significance of climate change. Consequently, regions, countries, companies and individuals are taking positive action to decarbonise the planet and work toward net [...]
CPD: Decoding the compliance signals within AFCA’s Lead Decisions
Introduction In February 2026, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), reached a significant milestone when it issued its 1,000th Dixon Advisory determination[1]. Up until that point, this represented the single [...]