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Chalmers releases retirement phase reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... Best Practice Principles for superannuation retirement income solutions. "These reforms are all about strengthening the system to deliver the best results for Australians when they retire, as well as when they're working," Chalmers said. "Australia's ...

A comfortable retirement now costs more than ever

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... on retirees' super savings, the overall picture for retirement outcomes is positive. She noted Australia's super system continues to generate superior returns on investments for its members. "The good news is that Australians are reaching retirement ...

Trump hit by Supreme Court's 'body blow', strikes back with 15% global tariff

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
... importers at one time," Barclays said. Bassanese said the reality of Trump's long held desire to assault the global trading system through tariffs was always legally dubious. "US Presidents simply don't have the legal power to wield tariffs as a weapon ...

Advisers prioritise robust planning, education in retirement planning

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... like in five key pillars: having a sold retirement plan; boosting financial literacy; being familiar with the retirement system, making voluntary contributions and engaging with their super fund at least twice per year. Advisers play a key role in helping ...

Aged care misinformation poses opportunity for advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
Financial advisers can bridge the gap in aged care advice, according to an expert, who says that too many elderly people are suffering from the confusion and misinformation surrounding the new aged care reforms. Louise Biti, director of Aged Care Steps ...

Product showcase: Strength amid noise

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
Brought to you by La Trobe Financial. Despite a constantly shifting political landscape, US private credit is still an attractive option for investors looking to break into the sector, according to La Trobe Financial chief investment officer Chris Paton. ...

Productivity slumps again, capital injection needed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
Multifactor productivity (MFP), the measure of how well labour and capital inputs are combined to produce outputs, declined over the 12 months to June 2025. MFP decreased by 0.5% over 2024-25, below the 20-year average of 0.4% growth per year and well ...

QIC partners with Wollemi Capital in new $80m investment

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... extensively overseas to turn agricultural waste into power, renewable natural gas fuel and fertiliser. "It's a closed loop system that returns many benefits. It reduces emissions, supports farmers, decarbonises industry and transport and boosts local ...

Oaktree sales exec lands at Ares

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
Winnie Ramos, Oaktree Capital Management's local head of institutional sales, has joined Ares Management. A senior vice president at Oaktree, Ramos will serve as managing director and head of relationship management for Australia and New Zealand ...

Looming Div 296 tax prompts urgent tax, retirement planning

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... leaving all their money in super or investing outside of it. Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Bill 2026, which was tabled in Parliament last week, proposes to apply a 30% tax rate on earnings from superannuation balances ...