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Treasury unveils major super tax changes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled several major superannuation tax changes in a press conference this afternoon. Under the changes, the $3 million superannuation tax will be delayed until July 2026 to allow for a series of amendments and further consultation. ...

QIC to lead investor gateway for energy sector

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
... state government said it has asked QIC to leverage its connections and expertise to accelerate new energy transmission, generation and storage projects. In support of this initiative, the Queensland government has established the Queensland Energy Investment ...

ETF market hits $300bn milestone early

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 10 OCT 2025
... volumes. "As more Australian investors turn to listed investments, and with ETFs set to play a leading role in the next generation of portfolios, ASX is proud to play a pivotal role in supporting investors to grow their wealth across the country." Meanwhile ...

Platform trustees told to improve investment governance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
... regulators," the FSC said. "These failures also raised questions about related issues, including the inappropriate use of lead generation services, gaps in the capital and insurance requirements for advice businesses, the absence of a risk-based approach ...

Aussie family office chiefs earn up to US$625k

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
... earn between US$500,000 and US$625,000 per annum. They typically manage money on behalf of the first (32%) and second generation (38%). Only 6% manage fourth-generation money. More than a third of the Australian family offices surveyed have between US$501 ...

Generation Life hires former Allianz Retire+ exec

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
Generation Life has appointed Brendon Rodda as general manager, sales. Rodda joins Generation Life from Allianz Retire+ where he was chief distribution officer, a role he had taken on in March 2024. Prior to that, Rodda also held roles at Challenger ...

Clime gains ground on culture, business model reset

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 3 OCT 2025
... staff has loved their new environment, which is a transparent, highly active, and moving business." Targeting the next generation, Clime has taken to social media to reconnect with existing clients and their children. Clime's engagement on TikTok ...

Feature: Digital advice | Sleeping giant

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025
... really need to spend much on customer acquisition?" One bright spot that emerged from CFA's survey is the young generation, being digital natives, relying heavily on technology platforms and tools. Between 2016 and 2022, a growing number of young ...

Younger generations drive SMSF sector growth: Class

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025
... ETFs have grown in popularity with their presence in SMSF portfolios increasing by 1.3% year-on-year, with the younger generation preferring broad exposure to big blue chips at home and abroad. "These modern, accessible and cost-effective vehicles align ...

QIC backs first-of-its-kind battery supply chain in Qld

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2025
... underway, Vecco plans to initially outsource vanadium pentoxide, accelerating its operations and allowing early revenue generation from the existing Townsville facility. QIC senior investment director Jonathan Crombie said: "Vecco is advancing the kind ...