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Income support system cannot handle claims surge: CALI

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... to work due to illness or injury, particularly mental health conditions. New research commissioned by the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) and prepared by SuperFriend demonstrates around 8.5 million Australians accessed some form of income ...

Clearer distinction of advice required around aged care costs: Review

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
A recent review has outlined the need for a proper distinction between financial advice and information obtained from aged care providers when it comes to understanding the costs and financial impact of residential aged care accommodations. The Independent ...

Budget to overhaul negative gearing, CGT discount, family trusts

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... Chalmers said the Budget will be "ambitious" and consider the real pressures and concerns broadly shared around the Australian community. "Recognising that the first year was a year of delivery and the Budget will begin a year of more ambitious reform," ...

Dexus and Boral partner in $10bn project

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... strategy to enhance long-term value for security holders, particularly in high-quality, well-located assets. Overall, the Australian office market is experiencing improved demand, particularly in Sydney and Brisbane CBDs.

FEATURE: Fixed income | Adjusting the lens

PENNY PRYOR  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... points in March, the sharpest monthly decline since August 2023. Closer to home, Rainmaker Information reveals that Australian-sourced fund inflows into domestic and international fixed income have been steadily increasing, rising from $450 million in ...

ASFA chair to step down after four years

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... diligence frameworks really matters to the integrity of the super system. So, this work has consequences for every Australian worker and retiree," Delahunty said. "The Guidance Note gives the industry a consistent, practical method for assessing investment ...

Rest calls on government to fix 'motherhood penalty'

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... trend is echoed nationally, with Rest adding it's members reflect a broader, systemic issue across Australia, with Australian women retiring with 26% less super than men. Rest said around two thirds of surveyed members backed government intervention ...

Generation Life, PPS Mutual make senior distribution hires

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... Separately, PPS Mutual appointed Hasib Qayumi as business development manager for New South Wales. He will report to NSW and Australian Capital Territory state manager Sabrina Sequeira-Walmsley. His responsibilities include driving growth across PPS ...

Future Fund gains nearly $2bn in March quarter despite market volatility

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... and Housing Australia Future Fund (0.8%). Meanwhile, the DisabilityCare Australia Fund set a benchmark return of the Australian three-month bank bill swap rate +0.3%, calculated on a rolling 12-month basis, Future Fund said. In all, total funds under ...

Betashares expands defined income ETF range

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... Active ETF (ASX: 31BB) will provide investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of high yielding, fixed-rate, Australian dollar denominated investment grade corporate bonds, maturing in the 12 months leading up to May 2031. Additionally, only ...