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Income support system cannot handle claims surge: CALI

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... 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 support in the ...

Budget to overhaul negative gearing, CGT discount, family trusts

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
Reports suggest the government is planning to curb negative gearing, overhaul the capital gains tax discount and impose new tax rules on family trusts when Treasurer Jim Chalmers hands down the Federal Budget next week. While nothing has been confirmed ...

TPD and disability claims behind 88% of life insurance disputes

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
... advised individuals disputing 934 of the claims. A study released in July last year by the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) found mental health was the leading cause of TPD claims, making up almost one in three claims paid. The $2.2 billion ...

VanEck unveils new range of active ETFs

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
VanEck has created the Core+ ETF range, launching three new ETFs to provide investors and advisers access to smart beta and active strategies spanning Australian and international equities, fixed income and real assets. The Core+ suite, which consists ...

Chalmers says Budget 'hostage' to Middle East conflict

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the government is working to "strike the right balance" in the May Federal Budget despite pressures to the economy from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Speaking in Washington DC, Chalmers said the Budget has been ...

K2 AM to close small cap ETF

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
K2 Asset Management (KAM) is shutting its small cap ETF for failing to achieve sufficient scale after nearly 11 years. The K2 Australian Small Cap Hedge Fund Complex ETF (ASX: KSM) is winding down with the last trading day set for May 15. Incepted on ...

Magellan shareholders say yes to Barrenjoey takeover

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
Magellan Financial shareholders have approved the takeover of Barrenjoey at an implied valuation of $1.6 billion. Magellan first announced the merger in early March, noting Brian Benari will become the group chief executive under the new entity. Sophia ...

Strengthen Life Code for mental health crisis, claims handling: Review

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... kicked off on 1 October 2025. In response, he received 14 submissions in total. The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) chief executive Christine Cupitt commented the independent review is an important part of the industry's promise and commitment ...

Genetic testing laws pass parliament

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... predictive genetic test results when assessing a person's application for cover. The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) said it has long supported the responsible use of genetic test results to empower people to better manage their health in ...

Akambo ventures into asset consulting, makes first hire

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
Akambo is expanding its scope, launching an asset consulting business and appointing a former Olympian to a senior role. Akambo has launched Vertex Investment Services, which partners with advice businesses to strengthen investment governance, portfolio ...