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Albanese set to overhaul Stage 3 tax cuts

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JAN 2024
... tax bracket will remain at $180,000. Those making more than this will be slapped with a 45% tax rate. The Morrison government legislated the tax cuts in 2018 when it was in power at the time. It originally proposed tax reductions for those earning $45,000 ...

Aussies want advice from their super fund: CFS

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2024
... Australians largely agree that it is those who are struggling financially who need advice the most." Power said the government's advice roadmap is an essential step towards giving consumers and advisers more ways to access financial advice. "Financial ...

Pension Protection Fund appoints chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2024
... transformative approach will be invaluable as we continue to explore the possible expansion of our remit in support of the government's economic plans for the UK. I very much look forward to working with her." On the appointment of Easter as interim ...

Government proposes framework for clearing and settlement services regulation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2024
The government has released the Corporations and Competition (CS Services) Instrument 2024, a new legislative proposal aimed at regulating clearing and settlement (CS) services. The proposed instrument, issued under the authority of assistant treasurer ...

JBWere appoints philanthropic services head

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2024
... born and raised in Gadigal country. She was previously director, transforming Aboriginal outcomes (TAO) in the NSW Government Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), where she was responsible for designing and implementing policies that contribute ...

Treasury releases climate disclosure draft legislation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2024
... financial impacts of climate change from 1 July 2026, according to mandatory climate risk reporting legislation proposed by government. Treasury released the exposure draft of legislation that would make financial disclosure of climate risk and opportunity ...

JANA wins another NFP mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2024
... funds under advice. It is now the investment consultant to nearly 40 non-profits including foundations, endowments, and government clients. JANA senior consultant and head of not for profits Michael Maher said: "We understand the diversity of the NFP ...

Former UniSuper chief appointed to CSLR board

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2024
... Competition and Consumer Commission. The finalisation of the board awaits the appointment of an independent chair by the government. The CSLR, legislated in June 2023 and operational from April 2024, offers up to $150,000 in compensation for eligible ...

First trillionaire to emerge in next decade: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2024
... stage-three tax cuts, while implementing a progressive wealth tax of 2-5% on multi-millionaires and billionaires locally. The government should also introduce a permanent windfall profits tax on big corporations, it said. Fossil fuel subsidies should ...

BlackRock bags Global Infrastructure Partners for US$12.5bn

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2024
BlackRock has struck a deal to acquire Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) for US$12.5 billion in cash and common stock. The transaction will create an infrastructure private markets investment platform with a combined client assets under management ...