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Removing CGT discount on all assets will make tax system fairer: Chalmers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
... Forum for Investment Managers event in Sydney, Chalmers addressed concerns on the application of CGT on all assets such as shares and not just real estate. Chalmers explained the CGT changes are about more accurately compensating investors for inflation ...

Plato launches global shares ETF

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
Plato Investment Management is broadening access to its Plato Global Shares Income Fund with the launch of an active ETF version on the ASX, marking its third investment solution on the exchange. The Plato Global Shares Income Fund - Active ETF (ASX ...

UniSuper makes investment changes for High Growth option

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
... the zero-exposure prior. The High Growth option has also reduced holdings in Australian (40% to 38%) and international shares (52% to 51%), while the Sustainable High Growth option increased international shares exposure (56% to 57%) but reduced domestic ...

ART overhauls death and TPD insurance fees

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
... Australian share index will move from 'very high' to 'high' label. It will update its performance benchmarks, with Australian shares now being benchmarked against the S&P total return index. ART is also updating its allocation strategies for its accounts. ...

ASX names Lofthouse's successor

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
... replacement of the system by 2029 with Release 2. The CHESS Release 1 was effective in April. Despite Attia's global status, he shares some experience in the Asia Pacific region, currently chairing the board of Global Rate Set Systems in Auckland, New ...

Sequoia delays dividend amid InterPrac sale uncertainty

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
... was working with the ASX to determine whether shareholders were required to approve the transaction. Selling 100% of the shares in InterPrac to Conquest would have meant the latter taking on all assets and liabilities of the troubled advice practice. ...

Australian ETF market surges to record $346bn

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... month. The largest ETFs by market capitalisation continues to be broad-based equity exposures, including Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS), Vanguard MSCI index international Shares ETF (VAS), Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) and ...

Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... self-funded retirees managing long-held investments," she said. This is particularly concerning as young Australians turn to shares and ETFs as a practical way to try and build a home deposit or create wealth "when property ownership feels increasingly ...

TelstraSuper-Aware Super merger complete

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... proud that TelstraSuper has joined with the right partner to support our members' long-term best interests. Aware Super shares our deep commitment to members and is well placed to continue delivering strong retirement outcomes," former TelstraSuper ...

Pinnacle, National Pension Service of Korea up stake in Metrics

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... Investment Review Board. Former Metrics managing partner Graham McNamara, who officially retired on March 31, sold his shares via HRM Holdings - the trustee of the McNamara Family Trust. Other Metrics executives retained their equity stakes. McNamara ...