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Government consults on victim access to child sex abusers' super

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026
After stagnating for several years, the government has released draft legislation to prevent convicted child sexual abusers from hiding their assets in superannuation to avoid compensating their victims. Identical to the January 2023 discussion paper ...

Chartered accountants should be allowed to provide advice: CA ANZ

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026
... retirement sector, specifically in superannuation, has been changing rapidly, with measures such as the Division 296 super tax coming into force soon. Although recent changes to the super tax were welcomed by the group, CA ANZ remains concerned about ...

Cbus urges young Aussies to 'build your something'

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026
... household financial responsibilities. Similarly, members aged 50-66 emphasised a desire to maximise super, elect to use effective tax strategies and understanding pension rules. For individuals aged 67 and above, the strongest interest lies in navigating ...

Review launched into thin capitalisation reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026
... government's thin capitalisation reforms. Chalmers said the reforms target the excessive use of debt deductions to avoid paying tax in Australia, saying they are in line with the OECD's best practice guidance. "These reforms are all about ensuring multinationals ...

Transfer balance cap to rise to $2.1m

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2026
... don't enter retirement phase until July 1." Where clients are eligible for government co-contribution or spouse contribution tax offsets and their total super balance must be under the general TBC, the indexed threshold may open up additional contribution ...

ASIC acts against 28 SMSF auditors

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2026
ASIC penalised 28 self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) auditors in the first half of FY26, including the cancellation of 22 registrations. ASIC said its action relates to breaches of obligations and standards, including failures to comply with auditing ...

Chalmers to focus on productivity, economic repair in 2026 Budget

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2026
... key influences on the budget." Chalmers said the Budget will also deliver "reform and repair" along with some changes to the tax system. "There will be reform in the Budget, there will be more budget repair in the Budget as well and those two things ...

Australian United Investment merges with Diversified United Investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2026
... shareholders would receive approximately 0.4815 AUI shares for each DUI share. It is expected that there will be capital gains tax rollover relief for eligible DUI shareholders. "The merger of the two companies is a natural combination, as AUI and DUI ...

ASX to spend $264m to modernise tech, uplift risk management

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026
... costs associated with trading volumes and the timing of various legal actions. It reported a jump of 8.3% in profits after tax to $263.6 million in the first half of the financial year. Operating revenue rose 3.9% to $602.8 million in the same period. ...

Global X rides silver's highs

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026
... to access the operational leverage of silver miners without the added complexity of foreign currency exposure or overseas tax considerations." Meanwhile, Global X investment strategist Justin Lin said precious metals have become a popular addition to ...