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FIIG Securities fined $2.5m for lengthy cyber failures

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
... stealing sensitive client information such as names, addresses, birth date, driver's licences, passports, bank accounts, and tax file numbers. The data was then released on the dark web. The breach occurred after a FIIG employee downloaded a.zip ...

RBA gives bleak economic outlook

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
... productivity package. There will be a savings package that we're working on. We'll consider whether more steps can be taken on tax reform," he said. "But overall, it will all be about lifting the speed limit on the economy, making sure we can grow quicker ...

Tax reform uncertainty to exacerbate property sell-offs: Survey

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026
More investors are looking to dump property holdings if the government continues to tamper with the capital gains tax (CGT), including the phasing out of negative gearing, an industry body says. According to Property Investment Professionals of Australia ...

Advisers need more support: FAAA submission

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
... measures, the FAAA proposed providing professional advisers with access to the ATO portal and simplifying and enhancing the tax deductibility of advice. As the ASIC levy and Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) are increasing cost burdens on the ...

Pinnacle takes over Pacific Asset Management

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
... newly released half-year results show aggregate FUM stood at $202.5 billion at the end of December 2025. Net profit after tax (NPAT) was down 11% to $67.3 million in the six months to December, with most affiliates outperforming over the medium-term. ...

Government consults on victim access to child sex abusers' super

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026
After stagnating for several years, the government has released draft legislation to prevent convicted child sexual abusers from hiding their assets in superannuation to avoid compensating their victims. Identical to the January 2023 discussion paper ...

Chartered accountants should be allowed to provide advice: CA ANZ

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026
... retirement sector, specifically in superannuation, has been changing rapidly, with measures such as the Division 296 super tax coming into force soon. Although recent changes to the super tax were welcomed by the group, CA ANZ remains concerned about ...

Cbus urges young Aussies to 'build your something'

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026
... household financial responsibilities. Similarly, members aged 50-66 emphasised a desire to maximise super, elect to use effective tax strategies and understanding pension rules. For individuals aged 67 and above, the strongest interest lies in navigating ...

Review launched into thin capitalisation reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026
... government's thin capitalisation reforms. Chalmers said the reforms target the excessive use of debt deductions to avoid paying tax in Australia, saying they are in line with the OECD's best practice guidance. "These reforms are all about ensuring multinationals ...

Transfer balance cap to rise to $2.1m

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2026
... don't enter retirement phase until July 1." Where clients are eligible for government co-contribution or spouse contribution tax offsets and their total super balance must be under the general TBC, the indexed threshold may open up additional contribution ...