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Grattan calls for large scale tax reform

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025

... chief executive Aruna Sathanapally called for tax reform when presenting at the three-day Economic Reform Roundtable. "A good tax system raises the revenue to fund quality public services. A better tax system does that more efficiently, fairly, and in ...

Betashares adds emerging markets ETF

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025

Betashares is bringing another exchange-traded fund (ETF) to its lineup, marking its third addition this month. The Betashares MSCI Emerging Markets Complex ETF (ASX: BEMG) - available on the ASX from August 25 - will provide investors with access to ...

Anti-hawking exemption for advisers a 'silly carve out': SCA

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025

... not make a submission to the consultation, said the removal of the anti-hawking exemption for financial advisers is not a good solution. "Cold calling is not in breach of the anti-hawking law, if they are not actually seeking to sell a financial product. ...

Perpetual flags $153.7m impairment

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025

Perpetual has flagged there will be a non-cash impairment charge of around $153.7 million, post-tax, in its FY25 results after completing impairment testing for the financial year. Perpetual said the non-cash charge includes an additional impairment ...

ART chair to retire

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 19 AUG 2025

... project to create ART and am honoured to have played a role to establish ART. ART is, and will be, an enduring force for good - for our members, for the industry and the nation." ART deputy chair Beth Mohle will oversee the chair transition process ...

Vision Super divests G8 Education over abuse charges

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 18 AUG 2025

... the implications of the abuse, and heightened regulatory risk," Vision Super chief investment officer Michael Wyrsch said. "Good governance is vital in sectors where vulnerable people are being cared for, and we will be monitoring the broader private ...

Special feature: Hunting for value

LACHLAN COLQUHOUN | MONDAY, 18 AUG 2025

... ratios surpassing that of Greece, and French sovereign bond spreads trading tighter than Italy's. "Whether the past is a good guide to the future, however, remains to be seen." Neiss describes the macro environment as "one of sluggish but resilient ...

Funds SA finalises investment team overhaul

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2025

... company, and across the clients as well," he said. "There is more focus and structure in the roles, but the people here are good enough to do this... Now it's all about implementing the strategies, doing the reviews and the other classic asset owner ...

ASIC calls out super 'leaders and laggards'

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2025

... also an opportunity. They show that retirement and member services are two sides of the same coin. Get them right and it's good for members - for your customers - and I would argue, good for business too." Contant said ASIC has been following up on trustees' ...

CFS prices advice practice valuation gap at $1.1m

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 11 AUG 2025

... up-to-date wills and estate planning," the report said. Additionally, one in three practices admitted that they do not have good management systems or well-documented processes. "Systemisation and documentation contribute to exit readiness and business ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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