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Chalmers teases release of performance test reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has teased the release of the superannuation performance test reforms, saying they should be expected "in the coming days or weeks". While Chalmers did not say what the reforms will be, he was clear about what he does not want ...

Foreign resident CGT rules up for consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... Australian land and/or natural resources. TARP currently includes mining, quarrying and prospecting rights. It may soon include water entitlements in relation to a water resource situated in Australia, and an option or right to acquire a CGT asset over ...

Former super fund chief to steer new fund manager

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026
... wealth business. Affinity plans to target opportunities across infrastructure, natural resources, energy transition, food and water security, and Indigenous engagement. "He brings an exceptional track record, unmatched depth of institutional investment ...

Treasury opens CSLR funding, sustainability consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
Treasury has opened its long-awaited consultation on the sustainability of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) and the best way for the industry to fund it. Minister for financial services Daniel Mulino is seeking options on how the CSLR can ...

UniSuper helps raise $30m for PlasmaLeap

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... develop PlasmaLeap's technology. PlasmaLeap's patented reactor technology produces ammonia and nitrate using only air, water and renewable electricity, Byrne said. "The technology has the potential to improve national food security, reduce exposure ...

Financial services' gender pay gap improves at 21.4%

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
... Report, financial services top the industries with massive pay gaps alongside construction, mining and electricity, and gas, water and waste services, which tend to be male-dominated industries. At a granular level, WGEA highlighted organisations that ...

UniSuper faces fresh greenwashing allegation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
The Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) claims changes the super fund made to its Global Environmental Opportunities (GEO) option last year have resulted in members being misled. The Environmental Defenders Office has made a formal complaint to ASIC ...

Impact Alpha Partners boosts team ahead of new strategy launch

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
Impact Alpha Partners has appointed two industry veterans as it prepares to launch a new investment strategy. Lewis Bearman takes on the role of principal consultant for operations and governance, while Stevan Lambert joins as chief commercial officer ...

Spain plans sovereign wealth fund launch

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation, healthcare, housing, infrastructure, renewable energy, the circular economy and water. It will be funded through €10.5 billion in EU funds and is aiming to raise another €120 billion over time through ...

Legalsuper executives depart amid reorganisation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
... currently sits on the boards of the Australian Foundation for Disability, Vicsport, Garden Village Port Macquarie, Hunter Water, Netball Australia, and the NSW Rural Assistance Authority. The new chief member role is currently being recruited for and ...