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Minimum 30% tax for discretionary trusts

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
Discretionary trusts have been slapped with a 30% minimum tax amid a slew of "fairer tax arrangements" reforms in the 2026-27 Budget to address intergenerational inequity. From 1 July 2028, Treasurer Jim Chalmers proposes to introduce the new tax that ...

Chalmers overhauls negative gearing, CGT discount

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... 2027. The 50% CGT discount for individuals, trusts and partnerships will be replaced with cost base indexation and a 30% minimum tax rate. "Cost base indexation will ensure that in future, only real capital gains are subject to tax, encouraging investment ...

Platinum Asset Management awards back-office mandate to Apex Group

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... by relevant financial institutions. Although there will be no changes to how the funds are managed, Platinum increased minimum initial investment from $5000 to $10,000 per fund/class. Commenting, Apex Group country head for Australia Nick Bradford said ...

Insurance premiums to drop for HESTA members

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... it matters most." Further, from July 1 members will be able to make non-lapsing binding death benefit nominations, the minimum timeframe for new events cover is reducing from 30 days to 10, and the fund is making it easier for members to apply for increased ...

Former Berndale director pleads guilty

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
... compliance failures as the time, including concerns about financial reporting, governance and the firm's ability to meet minimum capital requirements. In the lead-up to, and immediately following, the licence cancellation, D'Amore transferred ...

Treasury consults to align company minimum tax

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
Treasury is currently seeking feedback in making several changes in the Taxation (Multinational-Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) Act 2024, as it aims to be consistent with the rules from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). ...

Inflation skyrockets in March, RBA hike almost certain

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
... is also anticipating wages to start reacting to rising inflation. "Fair Work is expected to release its decision on the minimum wage increase, which flows through to about 50% of wage earners early in June," he said. "We expect the minimum wage increase ...

ETF Shares to launch two ETFs on ASX

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
... the BITA Global Copper Miners Equal Weight Index and incur a management fee of 0.39% p.a.. Both ETFs will incur the ASX minimum investment of $10. ETF Shares chief executive Cliff Man said the launch reflects growing investor demand for transparent ...

Cbus calls for mandatory insurance warnings

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
... suits them, but there should be protections in place to highlight key differences, particularly insurance," he said. "As a minimum, new employees need to be made explicitly aware of these risks so they can make an informed decision." Cbus said workers ...

FSC ups expectations on platform trustees' governance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... to declare they have reviewed the PDS when making a new investment, and monitoring whether they're on track to meet minimum pension withdrawal requirements. To ensure they are capable of meeting the standard's requirements, the FSC said trustees ...