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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 ...

Lead generation a 'conveyor belt of harm': Longo

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... superannuation system through what we suspect is industrial-scale misconduct," Longo said. "Everyday Australians who signed up for a free super check have instead lost their life savings." Longo strongly backed Treasury's ongoing consultation on lead ...

Atlas Arteria rejects 'exploitative' IFM takeover bid

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... spook shareholders of the potential equity raise, IFM's own offer is strictly conditional on OTPP waiving those rights for free. The board argues IFM is portraying the option as a "material risk" to drive down the company's value, yet IFM has made ...

Former Berndale director pleads guilty

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
A former director of collapsed derivatives provider Berndale Capital Securities has pleaded guilty to multiple dishonesty offences, including the misuse of nearly $700,000 in company funds. Stavro D'Amore admitted to three combined charges before ...

Chalmers says Budget 'hostage' to Middle East conflict

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
... language during the update from the discussions he was involved in, saying the global economy "desperately needs" to see free passage through the Strait. "This is a dangerous moment in the global economy. As I said, the costs and consequences of this ...

Actuaries Institute proposes pre-set pension for retirees

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
Actuaries Institute has proposed a three-part package to tackle Australians missing out on tax-free income by not transitioning their superannuation to the retirement phase when eligible. Under the proposal, all APRA-regulated super funds would be required ...

Spheria launches active ETF for small caps fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... 2.2% over the same period. The portfolio typically consists of about 50 ASX smaller companies that generate "predictable free cash flows", constructed with the firm's bottom-up fundamental analysis. Commenting, Spheria co-founder and co-portfolio ...

UK's Nest to invest $860m in private companies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... and industrial, Nest said. It will also show a preference for companies that generate strong, recurring revenues and high free cash flows. Nest said the mandate is part of its strategy to invest 30% of its assets in private markets by 2030. "Our priority ...

Magellan shareholders say yes to Barrenjoey takeover

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... This diversification is deliberate," he added. Formica said the combined group will have a strong balance sheet, significant free cash flow, and the capacity to invest in growth opportunities, which will support dividends and long-term flexibility. He ...

FEATURE: Global equities | Triaging tech's second act

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... them at the moment. Alvia is backing established businesses adopting AI in their existing operations, where they have the free cash flow to make existing softwares effective for current users. Scarpato sees Booking Holdings and Constellation Software ...