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Cliona O’Dowd joined The Australian in 2016 and writes on financial services. She was previously the editor of business news and commentary website Business Spectator. Before moving into journalism she spent a number of years working in the financial services industry in Dublin and London. She holds a master’s degree in European public affairs and law.

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ESSSuper sues Iress over alleged breaches

Super fund says it had ‘no alternative’ but to push ahead with legal proceedings.

Cliona O'Dowd

EXCLUSIVEBusiness

Australian Retirement Trust head of investment strategy, Andrew Fisher. Pic: Supplied

ART turns cautious on private credit

The super fund has cooled on private credit as demand for the asset class soars, warning of lower lending standards and reduced returns as investors rush in.

Cliona O'Dowd and David Ross

EXCLUSIVEFinancial Services

24/10/2024. Michael Saadie, Chairman of the board of directors of JBWere photographed at their offices in Sydney. Britta Campion / The Australian

NAB eyes scaled advice in private wealth arm

National Australia Bank is considering a scaled advice offering in its private wealth arm, as it chases a growth pipeline boosted by its move to link up its private and business bankers.

Cliona O'Dowd

MarketsMarkets

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, October 29 2024. GENERIC. Stocks. Finance. Economy. Stock price ticker of the Australian Stock Exchange, ASX, at their offices on Bridge Street. Picture: NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers

Tepid start to the week for local bourse

Mining and energy stocks will weigh on the local sharemarket on Monday, even after US markets hit fresh highs.

Cliona O'Dowd

WealthWealth

Will landmark scam win hold up for future victims?

Consumers scored a win against big banks with a recent ruling opening the door for scam victims to be compensated, but will the precedent last?

Cliona O'Dowd

EconomyEconomics

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on November 6, 2024. Donald Trump claimed victory and pledged to

Business leaders raise alarm over Trump trade wars

Prominent Australian business leaders have warned that Donald Trump’s second US presidency risks sparking a fierce trade war with China, stoking inflationary pressures around the world.

Glenda Korporaal, Joyce Moullakis and Cliona O'Dowd

BankingFinancial Services

NAB warns of spike in bad loans

NAB’s so-called ‘watch loans’ climbed to its highest level since mid-2022 as CEO Andrew Irvine warned of a further increase in troubled business borrowers.

Joyce Moullakis and Cliona O'Dowd

BankingFinancial Services

6/11/24: NAB Group CEO Andrew Irvine. This is for the bank's full-year results.

Trump’s tariff plans risk delaying rate cuts: NAB chief

There will be negative implications to the global economy if Donald Trump goes ahead with his tariff agenda, NAB CEO Andrew Irvine says, after reporting a drop in annual cash profit.

Cliona O'Dowd

BankingBusiness

Westpac board takes gender hit as two female directors exit

Westpac’s board is losing half of its female directors, two days after the lender said they would stand for re-election.

Cliona O'Dowd

Sohn Hearts & Minds ConferenceBusiness

J O Hambro Asset Management senior portfolio manager Samir Mehta. Source: Supplied

The fundie betting big on China – with help from AI

With one eye on Beijing’s efforts to revive the Chinese economy, JO Hambro’s Samir Mehta is sticking to his well-worn strategy but with a touch AI to do the early legwork.

Cliona O'Dowd

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