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Senate report provides fuel for CGT discount tweak

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... described the findings as simplistic and one dimensional, saying it is actually a lack of supply that is driving the housing crisis, and a simple tweak to tax is not a solution. This view is supported by advice from the Reserve Bank of Australia, citing ...

Another RBA hike in May 'not a done deal'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... inflation as a problem that time and patience will resolve," he said. "With the energy shock from the Strait of Hormuz crisis now compounding already-sticky domestic price pressures, the board has effectively concluded that waiting for more data carries ...

Inflation to spike, oil supply plenty: Chalmers

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... could hit as much as 5%, he is confident that Australia will not run out of fuel off the back of the current Middle East crisis. National Australia Bank has predicted that inflation could reach 5% by June. Commenting on this possibility, Chalmers told ...

March RBA hike now on the cards

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... outlook. Markets can absorb shocks, but what they struggle with is duration meaning that 'time' is the tipping point for the crisis to manifest itself into an economic shock that matters for markets."

Member governed super boards deliver more: SMC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
... stronger, risk-adjusted returns and "contribute to enhanced stability during market shocks, including the Global Financial Crisis, when representative funds have delivered lower volatility and stronger recoveries." "Lower fees, stronger long-term returns ...

CareSuper makes sweeping insurance changes

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
... income protection cover will not see their monthly cover amount change. If you or anyone you know is experiencing a personal crisis or having suicidal thoughts help is available through Lifeline Australia. Call 13 11 14 or visit Lifeline Australia.

AI, operational failures key regulatory risks for ASIC in 2026

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026
... financial services license holders to maintain robust risk management frameworks, test their operational resilience and crisis responses, and address vulnerabilities with their third-party service providers. It also highlighted increased retail client ...

Danish pension fund dumps US bonds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
A Danish pension fund is divesting all US government bonds from February 1, citing the country's growing debt crisis. Akademiker Pension, the $36 billion pension fund for academics, is selling off all its US government bond holdings, to the tune ...

Spain plans sovereign wealth fund launch

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... double the pace of the EU. Its unemployment rate has reduced to 10.5%, a level not seen since before the Global Financial Crisis. However, the research showed Spain struggles with a productivity issue, with productivity rates well below the European ...

Macquarie onboards Westpac's group treasurer

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
... treasury in 2003 as a senior portfolio manager before being appointed deputy treasurer in 2008 during the Global Financial Crisis. She took over the role of the group treasurer in 2020. Before joining Westpac treasury, Dawson worked with IAG Asset Management ...