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Chalmers chooses 'hard road of reform' in Budget

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled the Federal Budget, delivering a deficit for 2026/27 of $31.5 billion, as the government prioritises reform over relief. The 2025/26 deficit came in at $28.3 billion, a far cry from the $36.8 billion that had been ...

Calls for CGT, negative gearing reforms 'unanimous': Mulino

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

Assistant treasurer and minister for financial services Daniel Mulino said changes to capital gains tax (CGT) and negative gearing - which are expected to be outlined in tonight's Federal Budget' - came about after "unanimous calls" for reform ...

RBA hikes rates, suggests more to come

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026

... central case, the RBA keeps it cash rate steady at 4.35% in coming quarters. "A key risk to our view is that the Federal budget, which is due to be delivered on 12 May, is more expansionary than we have been assuming and that this could force the RBA ...

Budget to overhaul negative gearing, CGT discount, family trusts

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

... 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, and Treasury has yet to respond to Financial Standard's inquiries, multiple media ...

Generation Life reports cyber attack

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026

... growth opportunity. "The group is also monitoring potential changes to capital gains tax flagged ahead of the May Federal Budget, which may further influence investor behaviour and demand for tax-effective structures."

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 ...

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026

... the next CPI reports will no doubt be on fuel prices." Treasurer Jim Chalmers - who is preparing to hand down the Federal Budget in May - said he is focused on keeping petrol prices as the conflict in the Middle East continues. "While we've seen inflation ...

Treasury downgrades productivity assumptions

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026

... Australian economy. However, he said the government will work to mitigate the risks facing Australia in the May Federal Budget. "While Treasury will retain its long-term productivity assumption in this Budget, it will make some near-term adjustments. ...

Chalmers says Budget will make 'hard decisions'

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the Federal Budget being handed down in May will make some "tough decisions" as the Australian economy faces uncertain times ahead. Chalmers said as the conflict in the Middle East continues, Treasury estimates inflation ...

Inflation could surge above 4%

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026

... Treasury is in the process of updating its inflation forecasts which will be released when the government releases the Federal Budget in May. "Some of the private economists have made their views clear already that they expect there to be additional ...

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Invesco launches new equity fund

ELIZA BAVIN

Invesco said the new fund will give Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record.

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

KARREN VERGARA

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going after failed fund manager Neil Woodford again, this time for allegedly providing unauthorised investment advice via W4.0, his Dubai-based investment platform.

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA

A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees.

Global X launches space tech ETF

MATTHEW WAI

Global X has now launched the space tech ETF (ASX: MOON).

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