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CGT, negative gearing changes to become a law

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
... the federal government seeks to restore the taxation of real gains. This takes back the CGT discount to the pre-1999 framework where the cost base of an asset is adjusted for inflation. The new rules will apply from 1 July 2027. The 50% CGT discount ...

Corruption, governance risks: The cost of doing business in emerging markets?

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
Beyond a governance issue, corruption is a major deterrence to capital flows, undermines long-term development and carries crippling social costs. Seasoned investors, though, are quick to challenge the notion that corruption and governance risks are ...

APRA investigating Diversa's executive compensation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
APRA has commenced an investigation into if Diversa's executive remuneration decisions were made in accordance with prudential standards and trustees' duties under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act. "Prudent remuneration practices play a ...

Diversa drags Praemium into First Guardian lawsuit

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
Praemium and its subsidiaries are now caught up in the ASIC-led First Guardian legal saga, having been thrown in the mix by Diversa Trustees. Praemium this morning announced, together with Powerwrap and One Vue Wealth Services (OVWS), it received notices ...

Evergreen founder exits Ascalon Capital

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... providing the highest standard of service and investment governance to all clients under its established governance framework." Ashton founded Evergreen in 2016. She previously held senior investment roles at QIC and was head of ratings at van Eyk Research. ...

ASIC moves to preserve derivatives and securities relief framework

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... September and October 2026, continue to operate effectively and remain a necessary part of Australia's financial markets framework. ASIC proposes to remake the instruments for a further five years with only minor amendments, with no change to their practical ...

Kudu acquires minority stake in Drummond Capital Partners

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... Reddaway, will remain majority owners and confirmed its leadership team will retain full autonomy over the firm's investment framework and client relationships. The partnership will provide additional financial flexibility to invest in talent, technology ...

Start-ups, small businesses win CGT reform carveouts

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
... proposed replacing the 50% CGT discount with inflation-adjusted indexation to take back the CGT discount to the pre-1999 framework. Apart from the announcement made yesterday, the new rules will apply from 1 July 2027 to individuals, trusts and partnerships. ...

Frontier awards custody mandate for ICIO offering

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... to custodian services. Having an organisation like Northern Trust providing a consistent, scalable servicing and data framework is powerful and their reputation and record adds to the capability and confidence the Frontier brand provides as part of ICIO." ...

APRA embeds geopolitical risks management ground rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
APRA has inserted geopolitical risks into its regulatory priorities, expecting superannuation trustees to manage it well, as their traditional risk frameworks may no longer be adequate in the current environment. Penning a letter to super funds and ...