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Investors face headwinds in integrating physical climate risks

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 JUN 2025
... their longer time horizons," the report reads. A further challenge was also identified in policy development, feasibility, budget and investment case, saying they're an important element of physical risk assessment but are the reasons adaptation, metrics ...

Government to convene a productivity roundtable

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUN 2025
... build the broadest possible base of support for further economic reform to drive growth, boost productivity, strengthen the budget, and secure the resilience of our economy in a time of global uncertainty. What we want is a focused dialogue and constructive ...

Fidelity International launches first global equity SMA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUN 2025
Fidelity International has unveiled its first global equity separately managed account (SMA) in Australia, with support from private wealth partner Emanuel Whybourne & Loehr. The Fidelity Global Top 50 ex Australia Portfolio draws on the firm's global ...

Treasury welcomes new leader

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUN 2025
... Australian public service sector; she was previously Deputy Secretary, Fiscal Group of the Treasury and the Parliamentary Budget Officer between 2017 and 2020. She also held other senior positions at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet ...

Super moves: TCorp, ESSSuper, Funds SA, Team Super

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025
... board and investment review committee. The role also involved collaboration on Pacific National's capital expenditure budget finalisation, providing Dai with practical experience in infrastructure investment evaluation. Additionally, his background ...

Australia's billionaire boom branded 'morally wrong' by Oxfam

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 3 JUN 2025
... ensure a more fair and equal society. "When tax loopholes are closed for the wealthiest, there will be more money in the budget for healthcare, affordable housing, action on climate change and ending poverty."

Global stock markets rally, but Trump's next post could flip the script

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 3 JUN 2025
Global stock markets roared back in May, staging a spectacular turnaround from the extreme volatility and negative returns that rattled most developed equity markets in April. But uncertainty still looms large. UniSuper head of fixed interest David ...

Cost-of-living, unaffordable advice fuels financial stress: Surveys

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025
... and take control of their finances," she said. Incidentally, MLC has launched Money View, a digital tool that helps users budget, track expenses and financial goals, and provide values on a home or investment property. "Tools like MLC Money View are ...

Super tax debate suffocates action for low-income Australians

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2025
... workers aren't penalised simply because super contributions are rising as intended," Walker said. In its 2025-26 pre-budget submission, Cbus argued that raising the LISTO threshold, permanently aligning it with the lowest tax bracket, and increasing ...

Chalmers lays down the law on super tax

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2025
... stronger Medicare or tax cuts or cost-of-living help or building more homes. And so, it's an important part of our budget." As part of the changes, the increased tax rate will also include taxing unrealised gains including assets and shares held ...