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Improvised super tax poses unfair, inequitable outcomes: Industry

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
... against the expected revenue gains. "We urge the government to reconsider elements of the draft bills to ensure the policy is fair, targeted and workable." Meanwhile, CPA Australia has warned the super tax overhaul would unfairly penalise retirement ...

Oxfam calls for net wealth tax

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... to shape political conversations, it shows how extreme wealth can translate directly into political power - undermining a fair and healthy democracy," Tierney said. Oxfam said in Australia, over 3.7 million people live in poverty, including 757,000 children ...

Fairlight adds Sydney partner

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
Fairlight Capital Partners has appointed a new partner as it continues to tap into the Australian adviser and family office markets. William George joins the employee-owned firm from his role as associate director of The Table Club, an Australian family ...

Replace capital gains discount with income averaging: e61

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
In a submission to the Senate Select Committee, e61 Institute suggested replacing the capital gains discount with a fairer approach, under which individuals can spread gains over time rather than being taxed in a single year. e61 said the discount distorts ...

GESB alignment strategy sees member, FUM growth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026
... that all the technology and infrastructure we have around that supports the interaction with an app. But I think it's fair to say we would like to implement an app in the coming year or two. Don't hold me to that, that's all, but we are doing ...

ASIC sues BDO Audit for misleading statements

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026
... FY20 to FY22 were not materially false or misleading. BDO at the time insists that the financial reports "gave a true and fair view" of Dubber Group's financial position based on its audit evidence, and that it had conducted the audit in accordance with ...

AFCA streamlines approach to over 1800 Shield, First Guardian complaints

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025
... lead decision approach for Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund complaints, aiming to deliver a "consistent and fair" outcome for all affected investors. The lead decisions for MWL Financial Services, Financial Services Group Australia ...

Treasury seeks feedback on major super tax reform

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 DEC 2025
Treasury is seeking industry feedback on the proposed reforms that aim to reduce tax concessions under Division 296 "enjoyed by individuals with large superannuation balances." The proposed changes centre on applying a 30% tax rate on earnings from ...

TT Investments improves cash offer for 360 Capital shares

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 19 DEC 2025
... remaining shareholders accept the offer. The committee's independent expert Grant Thornton concluded the previous offer was "fair and reasonable". "Given the consideration under this new takeover is identical to the previous takeover offer by TT ...

Netwealth to spend $101m compensating First Guardian victims

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025
After admitting it didn't sufficiently assess the First Guardian Master Fund before making it available to super members, Netwealth is being sued by ASIC and will repay $101 million to victims. More than 1000 investors had their money in the First ...