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CGT, negative gearing changes to become a law

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
The government's tax agenda announced in the Budget overhauling the capital gains tax (CGT) discount and negative gearing have now passed the Parliament and will become law. The government recently unveiled CGT discount carveouts targeting small businesses ...

Corruption, governance risks: The cost of doing business in emerging markets?

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
Beyond a governance issue, corruption is a major deterrence to capital flows, undermines long-term development and carries crippling social costs. Seasoned investors, though, are quick to challenge the notion that corruption and governance risks are ...

Lendlease divests from UK build-to-rent asset

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
Lendlease has divested out of its build to rent (BTR) assets in the UK to Greystar. The divestment alongside its partner Canada Pension Investment Board (CPP Investments) consists of a portfolio of 904 residence at Elephant Park in South London. The ...

FSC links active super choices to stronger retirement outcomes

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
Australians who actively engage with their superannuation and seek financial advice could significantly improve their retirement outcomes, according to new research commissioned by the Financial Services Council (FSC). The research, conducted by NMG ...

HUB24 appoints Formica to board

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
HUB24 has appointed seasoned global investment executive Andrew Formica as an independent non-executive director, effective July 1, strengthening its board as the wealth platform continues its growth trajectory. Formica brings more than three decades ...

Former Brighter Super investment lead plots return

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
After a six-month hiatus, former Brighter Super chief investment officer Mark Rider is returning to the superannuation industry, set to join another super fund next month. Rider has been named general manager, investments at Primer Super, filling the ...

Generation Life confirms personal information leaked in cyber incident

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
Generation Life has provided an update regarding a cyber incident that took place in April, confirming information of a "limited number" of individuals has been impacted. The business suffered a cyber incident that involved an unauthorised third-party ...

Aware Super ups stake in retirement village asset

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
Aware Super has increased its ownership in Keyton, Australia's largest owner and operator of retirement villages, to 75% by acquiring Lendlease's interest of 25.1%. Aware Super acquired its initial interest of 49.9% in Keyton in 2021 and 2022. Alongside ...

Operational changes anticipated for Payday Super: Rest

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
Two-thirds of Australian businesses expect Payday Super will require moderate to significant operational changes, despite widespread confidence in their ability to comply with the reforms due to take effect from 1 July 2026. New research from Rest found ...

Advisers expect growth despite uphill challenges

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
Despite the current headwinds involving market uncertainties, rapid digitisation and the ageing population, financial advisers remain optimistic about what they can achieve over the next few years, a new report finds. However, the growth will not be ...