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Super balances rise but gender retirement gap remains stubborn

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
... women, including Payday Super, the introduction of superannuation on paid parental leave and increases to the Low-Income Super Tax Offset. "Crucial recent reforms like payday super laws, paying super on paid parental leave and boosting support for low-income ...

Channel Capital and Fidante to merge

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... and Channel Group management will own 55% of Channel Group equity. Challenger is set to recognise around $100 million in pre-tax gains on the sale in FY27. Channel Group will have an independent chair jointly appointed by Challenger and Channel Capital ...

RBA on hold, rate cuts expected

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
... tightening already delivered and of the other shocks to the economy - including the Middle East conflict and recent Federal budget tax changes - on growth and inflation," Bloxham said. "We find it interesting that the statement essentially suggests that ...

HESTA launches campaign around super tax benefits

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
The super fund is launching 'Super Saturday' to help those that are missing out on the advantage from super tax benefits ahead of the end of the financial year. According to HESTA's research, based on a survey of 437 members in May 2026, more than half ...

IFM lifts stake in Atlas Arteria to 40% after upping offer price

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... distribution guidance of 40 cents per share for the year. IFM has also contested that any sale of the asset might lead to a tax inefficient outcome for Atlas Arteria and securityholders. To that end, Atlas Arteria noted it expects tax costs on a sale ...

Budget changes could drive SMSF adoption: FAAA

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has warned the government's proposed capitals gains tax (CGT) and negative gearing reforms could unintentionally drive Australians towards self-managed super funds (SMSFs) as a vehicle for residential ...

IFM raises Atlas Arteria's bid, urges shareholders to accept

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... price of 2022. "There is no certainty that asset sales can be achieved at an acceptable price, and any sales may lead to a tax inefficient outcome for Atlas Arteria and securityholders. The timing of any asset sales are also highly uncertain, in contrast ...

ASFA lifts comfortable retirement standard to $730k for couples

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... perceptions of retirement adequacy. "But the reality is that retirement generally costs less than working life. Retirees pay no tax on superannuation pension income after 60, most own their home outright, work-related costs disappear, and concessions ...

Product showcase: Reframing financial advice

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
A diversified approach for a changing tax landscape The retirement savings confidence gap between 'advised' and 'unadvised' Australians is set to widen following the Federal Budget handed down in May. The Budget announcement introduced ...

Investors pile into income ETFs amid upcoming tax changes

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
... Australian investors are increasingly turning to income focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) as proposed changes to capital gains tax (CGT) sharpen the focus on after tax returns, according to new data from Global X ETFs. The ETF provider's latest monthly ...