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Senate Committee rethinks franking credit changes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2023
The Senate Economics Legislation Committee has urged the government to review laws that would impact franked dividends funded by capital raisings. In February, the government tabled the Treasury Laws Amendment (2023 Measures No.1) Bill 2023 which among ...

Mercer scoops up third BT business unit

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 8 MAY 2023
... simpler, stronger bank. Disciplined cost and margin management has lifted our return on equity and allowed us to increase dividends to 70 cents per share." "We've grown in a disciplined way in mortgages, performed well in business and institutional ...

$100bn withdrawal triggers First Republic stock plunge

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2023
... results, the bank's stock price dropped by 50%. In addition to these financial results, First Republic Bank suspended dividends on common stock and noncumulative preferred stock. The bank is also taking steps to reduce expenses, including significant ...

Superannuation changes limit tax benefits for top earners: ASFA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023
... relatively affluent on a number of measures," the ASFA report said. "Around 25% owned a rental property, around 25% received dividends of over $40,000 a year and around 15% had total income for tax purposes of over $500,000." However, there is a question ...

Franking credit changes could backfire: SMSF Association

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 APR 2023
... would not satisfy the 'established practice' requirement, including new companies with no established record of paying dividends, those operating in highly volatile and uncertain industries where dividends may only be paid irregularly, or those paying ...

Senate inquiry to scrutinise proposed franking credit rules

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAR 2023
... Liberal senator Andrew Bragg said the Bill is a "dangerous" and "underhanded" measure to stop the payment of franked dividends in Australia. "If legislated, these measures will result in grave consequences for the competitiveness of Australian companies. ...

Capital markets spearhead next recession: CIO

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2023
... prepare by moving away from growth stocks to value stocks, Bhansali said. She also favours companies that pay reliable dividends. Bhansali sees many investors are heavily allocated to countries like the US, Australia and India - some of the most expensive ...

Australian dividends surge in 2022: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2023
Australian dividends rose to a new record last year and investors reaped the benefits taking home a collective $97.7 billion in payouts. According to Janus Henderson, the increase was complemented by an 8.4% rise in global dividends which grew strongly ...

Magellan profits down 67%

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2023
... strength." "Our strong balance sheet, operating cash flows and profitability provide us with the ability to continue to pay dividends within our policy of 90-95% of funds management profit, implement capital management initiatives designed to enhance ...

Super, advice class actions dampen CBA results

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2023
... by a recovery in net interest margins and growth in home, business and institutional loans. It will pay fully franked dividends of $2.10 per share.