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Super for housing would benefit 4% of homebuyers: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2025
... cost-of-living pressures on younger Australians," Schubert said in response. "And if people retire with less super, that will also push up Age Pension costs - a bill that every Australian taxpayer would pay."

Investors brace as US unleashes tariffs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 3 APR 2025
... the idea of applying reciprocal measures. "Today's decision will add to uncertainty in the global economy, and it will push up costs for American households," Albanese said. "It is the American people who will pay the biggest price for these unjustified ...

Investors called on to help end modern slavery

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 3 APR 2025
Australian anti-slavery commissioner Chris Evans has told the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) summit that he will be pushing for tougher penalties on those who have not done enough to abolish slavery from their supply chains. "As ...

Dutton doubles down on 'super for housing' policy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025
... affordability and cost-of-living pressures on younger Australians. "And if people retire with less super, that will also push up Age Pension costs - a bill that every Australian taxpayer would pay." Along with the 'super for housing' policy, Dutton laid ...

MSC appoints operating chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAR 2025
MSC Group's Shelley Brown will become second-in-command at the trustee firm following a promotion to operating chief. Credited with bringing commerciality to the risk side of the business, Brown has served as both the chief compliance officer and ...

Tax rules clarified for managed investment trusts

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
The government will amend tax laws to clarify the treatment of managed investment trusts to ensure "legitimate investors" keep their concessional withholding tax rates in Australia. Federal Budget documents said that change complements the Australian ...

Payday super on track, but so is the $3m super tax

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
... for some of the nation's lowest-income workers," SMC said. "Almost two-thirds of LISTO recipients are women - making a push to lift the LISTO a targeted measure to help close the super gender gap." However, SMC chief executive Misha Schubert still ...

Canada pension fund hires ex-CalPERS CIO

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAR 2025
Canada's largest pension scheme has hired a former CalPERS investment chief who famously led a big push into private equity and private debt. The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has confirmed the appointment of Ben Meng as head of investment ...

Future Group, family offices back US$100m AI-focused fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 18 MAR 2025
Future Group and a slew of family offices have invested in a venture capital fund focused on AI-driven startups. Nearing a US$100 million close, King River Capital's fund invests in AI-driven software startups disrupting traditional software as a service ...

Ord Minnett poaches Perpetual advisers amid hiring spree

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 17 MAR 2025
... has added nine new senior advisers to its ranks - seven from Perpetual and two from FIIG Securities - as part of a broader push to grow its client and adviser base. Former Perpetual partners Malissa Tobias, Mark Heffernan, and Con Maglis, along with ...