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Adviser ban stretched to 2028 in ASIC deterrence win

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... their entire retirement savings in a way that primarily benefited UGC and its associated entities, while exposing those investors to significant risk. "Despite the gravity of the concerns raised, Rogers demonstrated limited insight into the nature and ...

Former adviser jailed over $2m SMSF investment scheme

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... recommended clients invest money from their self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) into investment products he controlled. Investors were promised fixed returns of up to 300% after three years. However, ASIC said Arandez had not been licensed or authorised ...

Future Group invests in energy transition with fresh mandate

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... investing in infrastructure businesses and assets key to the energy transition globally, providing local institutional investors exposure to parts of the energy transition where policy settings and technology adoption differences create opportunities ...

Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... ambitious" tax reforms, in addition to easing cost-of-living pressures and strengthening fuel security, wealth managers decry investors and the economy will not come out on top. Last night, Treasurer Jim Chalmers' jampacked "five budgets in one" ...

Foreign investors housing ban extended

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
The federal government will extend its ban on foreign investors purchasing existing homes until mid 2029 as part of a sweeping housing and tax reform package aimed at improving affordability and lifting home ownership. Announced in tonight's 2026 ...

ASIC to receive $10m in FY27 to improve MIS supervision

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... It comes as the government launched a review to focus on governance and oversight of registered MISs used by retail investors following the collapses of First Guardian and Shield Master Funds, where over $1 billion of retirement savings were lost. The ...

Budget doubles down on housing supply with $2bn infrastructure push

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... the start date retaining the current 50% discount. The new system will apply to all assets except new housing, where investors can choose between the old and new arrangements. The government estimates the reforms will help around 75,000 households enter ...

Chalmers overhauls negative gearing, CGT discount

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... faced by the average worker." Chalmers introduced transitional arrangements to limit the impact on existing investments. Investors who acquire new homes will be able to choose either the 50% CGT discount or the new arrangements when they sell the property. ...

ASX not in a rush to pick next chief executive: Chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... being shaped." Another important aspect is to avoid corporate language, Clarke said. "You're speaking with those investors to actually make some form of connection. They're seeking to evaluate you through how you communicate with them and frankly ...

Brighter Super, QIC Ventures invest in ProcurePro

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... provide construction teams visibility on subcontracting workflows. Global construction company Bouygues and existing investors AirTree and Glitch Capital were also part of the fundraise. The platform consolidates fragmented processes, whereby uses can ...