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Superannuation system quality stagnates: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2025
... the report said. CFA Institute chief executive Margaret Franklin commented that regulations and government actions - from tax policies to investment mandates - profoundly shape how pension funds can allocate capital. "As some systems look to pension ...

New 100% tariffs on China: Another TACO moment?

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025
As the US threatens more outlandish tariffs on China, investment experts foresee more market volatility in the short term with neither side backing down. But will US President Donald Trump once again "chicken out"? Trump roiled investor confidence last ...

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. ...

Australian economy 'at a crossroads': CBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
... timing of further easing in monetary policy." Globally, economic prospects have generally improved, as interest rate and US tax cuts take effect, however the latest US-China frictions show there is no room for complacency, the report said. A comprehensive ...

Government reviewing $3m super tax

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 10 OCT 2025
... that the government is considering potential changes to Treasurer Jim Chalmers' controversial $3 million superannuation tax legislation. Brown told the hearing the Prime Minister's office had been asking questions about the bill. "There have been ...

Removing CGT breaks could boost budget by $22.7bn: Report

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 10 OCT 2025
A new report by anti-poverty organisation Oxfam Australia (Oxfam) revealed nearly 50% of the capital gains tax discount went to 24,000 people who earned over $1 million in 2022-2023. Findings indicate that on average, each of these individuals received ...

Payday super laws introduced to parliament

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025
... off in today's dollars," he said. Chalmers noted that currently unpaid super is picked up too late and when the Australian Tax Office (ATO) responds to an employee complaint, it is potentially investigating two years of unpaid super. "As part of this ...

QIC delivers $9.6bn for Queensland

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025
... market conditions during the financial year, assets under management grew to $131.6 billion, while an operating profit before tax of $154.1 million saw budget expectations exceeded by 26%. QIC chief executive Kylie Rampa said the results demonstrated ...

3500 advisers at risk as deadline looms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2025
... providers have until the end of the year to complete specified courses in commercial law and taxation law to be able to provide tax (financial) advice to retail clients from next year. ASIC said some 1143 need to do this. ASIC is urging advisers to have ...

HESTA changes investment fees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2025
... 30. "This reduction in minimum balance will open up access to Income Stream products for more members, providing them with tax-free investment returns and the HESTA Retirement Reward, if eligible," Blakey said. "It's about adapting to the realities ...