Australia

Company in the news

CapitaLand Investment sets $1 bil profit target, plans new REITs

On CLI's Investor Day, management announced a $1 bil earnings target, coupled with new focuses outside of China, including Australia.

Banking & finance

UBS looks to rich women after long Australian wealth hiatus

Among the fastest newcomers to the high-net-worth category are women and not-for-profits. Both have gone from “niche a couple of years ago and now are a huge opportunity”.
Following CLI's investor day, Aussie press carries story on CLI acquiring Wingate - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Company in the news

Following CLI's investor day, Aussie press carries story on CLI acquiring Wingate

Aussie press carries story on CLI planning to acquire Wingate after the latter was mention on CLI's Investor Day.

Tech

Australian government drops bill on social media misinformation

The Communications Legislation Amendment Bill, which aimed to combat harmful content on digital platforms, was criticised by the opposition as an attempt to suppress free speech.

Global Economy

Australia plans pension reforms to manage wave of retirees

The changes include giving Australians access to more online resources and information about their retirement options, and better retirement products

Global Economy

Goldman cuts Australia economic outlook on Trump tariff impact

Australia’s growth has slowed to a crawl this year as elevated interest rates — currently at a 13-year high of 4.35% — have hurt consumer spending.
DBS keeps 'buy' on Singtel following A$12 million fine for service break in Australia last year - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Broker's Calls

DBS keeps 'buy' on Singtel following A$12 million fine for service break in Australia last year

No further regulatory actions are expected on this issue, which DBS calls a 'relief'

Broker's Calls

OCBC, UOB Kay Hian maintains call on SingPost, CGS International trims target price

SingPost's 1HFY2025 numbers improved but fell short of expectations due to higher interest costs

Broker's Calls

Citi Research keeps 'buy' on Singtel following allegations of 'unconscionable' selling

In a 2021 precedence by Telstra, it was fined a 'manageable' A$50 million fine

Jobs

Australians can legally ignore work calls, emails after hours

Australia follows nations such as France, Spain and Belgium in introducing right to disconnect laws.
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