Why the RBA Raises the Cash Rate

With markets expecting further rate hikes from the Reserve Bank of Australia this year, in this piece we explore this monetary policy tool and why Central Banks use it to achieve inflation targets.

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Understanding inflation-linked securities

Inflation-linked bonds offer inflation protection by keeping cashflow paid to investors in step with the rate of inflation. This is an important consideration for investors looking to protect their spending power against destructive inflation. Inflation can be a major risk for wealth erosion and depletion of savings in real terms.

International Women’s Day 2026 - Give to Gain

As another International Women’s Day rolls around, it’s timely to celebrate the progress made towards gender equality and reflect on further changes that need to happen. In this article we speak with our senior female leaders to hear their thoughts on building a successful career in the industry and what changes they hope for future women.

Understanding the Bank Bill Swap Rate for bond investors

The Bank Bill Swap Rate, commonly known as BBSW, is the most common measure of short-dated interest rates in Australia. Strictly speaking, it is the rate at which Australia’s prime banks borrow money for short periods, like three months or six months. BBSW is normally near, but just above, the RBA cash rate.

The RBA fine tunes the cash rate

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised rates last week as was broadly expected – but not everything they said was fully anticipated. They remain incredibly reticent to give guidance, emphasising the large range of possible outcomes for the next year. One more rise is quite likely, but this isn’t like the old cycles used to be. In this article we further discuss the RBA rate outlook.

The importance of portfolio diversification

Diversification is the easiest way to smooth volatility in a portfolio and therefore it has been brought sharply to the forefront of investors’ minds. Now is the perfect time to assess both the make-up of your portfolio and risk exposure within the portfolio.

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