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Treasury rolls out negative gearing, CGT Tranche 2 consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2026
Treasury has launched part two of the negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT) reforms, hoping to clarify some more of the "complex issues" that apply to a range of specific circumstances and structures. Among the key measures, the government has ...

Treasury opens consult on TPB sanctions framework

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
Treasury is seeking feedback on draft regulations and a draft determination to support a stronger sanctions framework for the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB). The draft regulations would require the TPB to publish information about sanctions on the public ...

Chiodo in ASIC's crosshairs again

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
ASIC is taking further action on Paul Chiodo, this time for spruiking another property investment that raised $1.54 million from five SMSF investors. ASIC is seeking orders from the Federal Court to restrain Royce Capital Investments Royce (Australia) ...

Teen workers to miss out on $411m in FY27: SMC

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
The Super Members Council (SMC) said half a million teen workers across Australia will miss out on $411 million in super this financial year due to the current exclusion if they work part-time. The SMC said the outdated law is prohibiting around 530,000 ...

NSW director disqualified over $7m SMSF scam

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026
... disqualifying Dawson from managing corporations was required for the future protection of the public and as a matter of general deterrence. ASIC said it acted on concerns that Dawson set up company bank accounts and facilitating transfers to cryptocurrency ...

Insignia divests Antares Capital, Fairview stake to Janus Henderson

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026
... closing conditions. On June 30, Janus Henderson finalised its own take-private transaction led by Trian Fund Management, General Catalyst and Qatar Investment Authority, positioning the firm for its next phase as a privately held asset manager. Janus ...

Colchester launches first two ETFs in Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2026
... pleased to bring these capabilities to Australian investors in partnership with Equity Trustees." Equity Trustees executive general manager of corporate and superannuation trustee services Andrew Godfrey said: "As investors continue to seek opportunities ...

ATO issues guidance on new LRBA rules for SMSFs

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released new guidance for SMSFs affected by the looming limited recourse borrowing arrangement (LRBA) changes for residential property, with the SMSF Association (SMSFA) saying it provides important clarity for trustees ...

Emerging markets, private assets lift NGS Super FY26 performance

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
Emerging markets, commodities and maturing private assets took the shine away from equities, helping deliver nearly 12% p.a. for NGS Super members over the last financial year. Headline performers were less about the dominance of global and local equities ...

Netwealth tightens trustee oversight with new hire

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
... strengthen its trustee oversight, governance, and member-focused leadership capability. Mel Jose has joined Netwealth as general manager, office of the trustee, leading the existing office of the trustee team and supporting the trustee board to strengthen ...