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Early release of super for dental, IVF spikes in FY25

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 OCT 2025
... super savings for non-critical medical procedures, like cosmetic dental work. It said it was increasingly hearing about health practitioners encouraging or advising patients to access their super to pay for treatments without an AFSL, with some charging ...

Fortitude launches Small Cap PE Fund

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025
... Cap PE Fund, targeting lower mid-market opportunities in private equity. The evergreen fund will invest in deal flows in health, digitalisation and technology, energy transition and food and beverage. With a minimum investment of $100,000, it will be ...

Insurers design framework for dealing with mental health claims

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) is developing an industry action plan for mental health claims over the next 12 months, working with an expert panel from related fields to ensure claimants are assessed appropriately. The framework will ...

Removing CGT breaks could boost budget by $22.7bn: Report

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 10 OCT 2025
... quality public services. Wealth taxes and ending tax breaks that disproportionately benefit the rich are critical to funding health, housing, education and social security - the foundations of social cohesion and economic resilience," Muli said.

Mercer hires chief for Kiwi business

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025
... Zealand, working closely with local and regional teams to further develop the firm's capabilities in superannuation, health and benefits, workforce solutions, and investment services for clients and members. Scott replaces Martin Lewington, who stepped ...

Soul Patts focused on 'bespoke' private sector investing

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025
Speaking at the Australian Shareholders' Association Engage webinar, Washington H. Soul Pattinson (Soul Patts) chief executive Todd Barlow shared how the firm achieved success in both the listed and the private sectors. Barlow said the firm has ...

Australian women most likely to retire early

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
... driving forces behind women leaving the workforce early have persisted. More than a quarter (27%) globally also said other health and wellbeing issues, excluding menopause, were key factors in deciding to leave the workforce. Caring responsibilities ...

Explosive rise in claims drives new TPD solution for Acenda

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2025
... benefit, Total Permanent Disability (TPD) Severity, in response to a significant surge in claims, particularly for mental health and musculoskeletal conditions. According to the life insurer, there was a 166% increase in retail TPD claims for musculoskeletal ...

Australia misses out on global dividends growth

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2025
... dividend growth at the global level," Haggard said. "Dividend streams can be a strong indicator of a company's financial health and stability. Firms that consistently pay and grow their dividends typically demonstrate solid earnings, healthy cash flow ...

GIM director slapped with travel restraints

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025
Global Investment Marketing (GIM) director Darren Geddes has been barred from leaving the country for the next six months as ASIC alleges he misappropriated money via a sham bond investment scheme. ASIC did not provide details behind its allegations ...