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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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MarketsBusiness

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 02: U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a Ã¢â¬ÅMake America Wealthy AgainÃ¢â¬Â trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025 in Washington, DC. Touting the event as Ã¢â¬ÅLiberation DayÃ¢â¬Â, Trump is expected to announce additional tariffs targeting goods imported to the U.S. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Investors fear ‘dark time ahead for global economy’

The escalation in the global trade war has amplified the risks for the world economy and markets.

Cliona O'Dowd

GovernanceCompanies

WiseTech chief executive and major shareholder Richard White at the company's Investor Day. NO BYLINE

ASIC wades into WiseTech affair

Chair Joe Longo has told a conference it’s troubling that personal lives are having an effect on public confidence in corporate governance.

Cliona O'Dowd

MarketsBusiness

ASIC chair Joe Longo says he is worried about the current global turmoil and impact on markets.

Global markets, geopolitical risks keeping ASIC boss up at night

The nation’s top corporate cop has revealed his concerns about global markets and domestic investment as the US prepares to launch fresh tariffs on trading partners.

Cliona O'Dowd

RatesEconomics

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos APRIL 1, 2025: RBA Governor Michele Bullock during a press conference on Tuesday. The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the official cash rate will remain unchanged. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short

RBA reveals the effects of Australia’s exposure to trade war

RBA governor Michele Bullock says Australia potentially faces slower growth and higher inflation thanks to the global trade conflict brought on by the Trump administration.

Cliona O'Dowd

SuperannuationBusiness

14/11/24: ASIC Chair, Joe Longo speaks at the ASIC Annual Conference at the Hilton hotel. John Feder/The Australian.

Systemic failures in death claims handling across super: ASIC

A review of the superannuation industry’s handling of death claims has found systemic failures, with industry funds faring worse than their retail peers.

Cliona O'Dowd

SharemarketMarkets

????SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA : NewsWire Photos - FEBRUARY 24 2025; A general view of people walking past the digital boards of the ASX in the Sydney CBD. Picture: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

ASX expected to fall on the back of Wall St’s tumble

The Australian sharemarket is expected to move lower on Monday, but the mining giants could provide a degree of support.

Cliona O'Dowd

Election 2025Business

UPDATED: 300 Ratio 4:3 For PRINT 2 January 2025; Albo and Dutton are in a heat battle in conversation in collage style, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton. Sources: Stock . Artwork by Frank Ling.

Minority rule would be a disaster, say CEOs

The role of the Greens and teals in the 2025 federal election is striking fear into the hearts of some business leaders. Others just want to get on with governing.

Cliona O'Dowd and Perry Williams

WealthWealth

Double explosure with businesss charts of graph and rows of coins for finance at night city background.

Cracks showing in private credit

Money managers are spruiking the next evolution in private lending, but cracks are appearing just as retail investors step in.

Cliona O'Dowd

TariffsBusiness

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos December 12, 2024: Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones. The new News Media Bargaining Code is announced in Sydney by Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones and Communications Minister Michelle Rowland. Picture: NewsWire / John Appleyard

Stephen Jones takes swipe at US protectionism

Outgoing financial services minister Stephen Jones warns of downside risks to the economy from tariffs and slower global growth.

Cliona O'Dowd

GovernanceFinancial Services

03-12-2024 - Richard White founder WiseTech Global appears at company's investors day in Sydney.

Board chaos final straw as AusSuper sells WiseTech stake

The nation’s largest super fund has sold down its stake in WiseTech Global, saying the company which has been embroiled in controversy at a leadership level did not ‘meet expectations’.

Cliona O'Dowd

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