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Senate report provides fuel for CGT discount tweak

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... have a 'relatively modest' impact on housing prices, with little change to supply. It was also supported by the Housing Industry Association, which said taxing investors funding the development of more rental properties only worsens housing affordability ...

First Super switches out group insurer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... in premiums." "This is a great outcome for our members, and in contrast to the trend of premium increases across the industry." Everett was confirmed in the leadership role this week, taking over from Bill Watson who served as chief executive for the ...

Treasury opens Div 296 tax regulation consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... Treasury has laid out its proposed taxation regulations surrounding the new Division 296 superannuation tax and is seeking industry feedback. In its next step since the passage of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) ...

'We've let our members down': Watson

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... Bill Watson has told Financial Standard he has grave concerns about the current trajectory of Australia's superannuation industry. "I get the feeling we are letting our members down in terms of poor service," Watson said. "Firstly, we've got the claims ...

Index managed portfolios still most popular among advisers: North

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... investors with efficient access to private markets-an opportunity that has traditionally been reserved for institutions, industry funds, or high-net-worth investors." Russell Investments managing director and head of distribution for Australia and New ...

First Super names acting chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... Watson also oversaw the fund's investment function. Chris Artis, the former chief investment officer of the Meat Industry Employees' Superannuation Fund (MIESF), joined the industry fund in the temporary role earlier this month. He left MIESF ...

FEAL names Fund Executive of the Year

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026
... the 25th annual award to recognise a fund executive who has made a lasting contribution to their fund and the broader industry across innovation, leadership and strategic planning. The recipient receives an education grant of $30,000, sponsored by QIC. ...

MA Financial expands marina network to Gold Coast

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026
... demand for integrated marine services. "We have strong conviction in the long-term fundamentals of Australia's marina industry. Assets of this size and quality are tightly held, and we will continue to allocate capital where see durable earnings and ...

AFCA expands scam-related complaints, publication rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026
... poor compliance behaviour. "Where publication occurs, AFCA publishes only limited information, such as the firm's name, industry category, the determination number and the date of the determination. AFCA does not publish complainant details," AFCA said. ...

Aware Super strengthens corporate super team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... Super for five years as a business development manager and has more than 20 years of experience in the superannuation industry, having held senior roles at Sunsuper and Kinetic Super. He worked in business acquisition for both asset owners. Aware Super ...