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Performance test reforms to curb benchmark hugging: Treasury

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... the test in 2022 proved these "unintended consequences" to be the case. The following year, in response to fixing such issues, Treasury extended the test period from eight to 10 years to encourage longer-term investment decision, calibrated benchmarks ...

FEATURE: Fixed income | Adjusting the lens

PENNY PRYOR  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... we witnessed a major sell-off in the software sector on the impact of AI disruption. We believe that there will be big issues from the creative destruction of companies, so you'll see a lot of losers as well as a lot of winners from AI," Bentham's ...

APRA warns super trustees over AI adoption

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
... management and oversee associated risks. It also flagged an overreliance on third-party vendors, with limited scrutiny of issues such as model unpredictability and potential impacts on critical systems. APRA member Therese McCarthy Hockey said regulated ...

Treasury to abolish CGT discount: Reports

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
... unfairness in the tax system and in the housing market. I think the housing market is where some of those intergenerational issues are most obvious. We are working through a range of options to see if we can deal with them or address them in a responsible ...

IFM Investors makes $7bn bid for Atlas Arteria

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
... "Bidder is also concerned that management's attention will be diverted from addressing critical operational and strategic issues across its existing portfolio. "If Atlas Arteria continues with this change in strategy, there is a risk that further ...

Technical glitch hits Team Super investment switches

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... did not specify which technology provider or when and how the technical issue started. "Unfortunately, due to technical issues, investment switches are currently unavailable online. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and are working to ...

Why advisers should enter world of exit planning

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... to prep their clients early," Bedard said. "Because [the clients] don't necessarily have the framework to resolve these issues." However, he warns frustration can grow among clients as the process to sell can be "gruelling", with clients sometimes coming ...

Government aims to 're-make' NDIS, redirect funding to aged care

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
... future for the Australians who need it most. "We can't afford for the NDIS to continue growing at its present rate." Growing issues with the scheme include the surging number of recipients far exceeding what was anticipated, and "the lack of integrity" ...

Addressing modern slavery risks more critical than ever: RIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
... planet such as renewable energy and recycling. In terms of modern-day slavery, Macleod said there are a lot of human rights issues that are hidden in plain sight. "We have expectations from our clients - that the businesses we are investing their capital ...

ASX declares CHESS clearing services ready

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026
... after ASIC took the unprecedented step in June 2025 of commissioning the Inquiry into the ASX after years of persistent issues and operational failings. In December 2025, the ASX made commitments to ASIC on a package of reforms, and in February 2026 ...