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Government consults on discretionary trust tax

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
... re-define discretionary trust, as the current tax framework defines discretionary trusts by exclusion, which provides "greater tax planning opportunities" than other types of trusts. "Since the 2026-27 Budget announcement, some stakeholders have provided ...

ASFA makes suggestions for performance test overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
... products to cover all trustee-directed products. A third recommendation calls for a review of the benchmark methodology, with greater flexibility for APRA to update benchmarks in consultation with industry experts as investment markets evolve. Koval ...

Focus Partners Australia appoints head of wealth advisory

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
... wealth adviser. "David's appointment reflects our long-term commitment to investing in our wealth business and building greater capability to support clients' evolving needs," Focus Partners president Kristen Bell said. "The advice landscape is changing ...

ASFA strengthens cyber security with new hire

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2026
... financial crimes. "This is an important and growing area of work for ASFA, supporting stronger protection for members and greater resilience across the superannuation sector," ASFA said. Collins was most notable for his tenure at HESTA, where he was ...

Global concentration risks to reorient investors: JBWere

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 6 JUL 2026
... recent tax changes, JBWere expects income-generating assets, including higher-yielding Australian equities, to receive greater attention as part of broader portfolio reviews. "We are already seeing some private investors pivot away from international ...

Bell Potter launches private wealth platform

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2026
... platform centralises investment advice, portfolio management and consolidated reporting to give clients clearer visibility, greater control and access to investments. Its services BFG's clients which includes individual investors, families, trusts and ...

Investors back active management

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2026
... to active investment strategies, reflecting growing concerns over concentration risk in equity markets and a desire for greater flexibility in portfolio construction.

Stablecoins a key to instant access to global credit markets

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2026
... clear roles across the ecosystem." Beale added the innovation will provide an exciting opportunity for investors to gain greater access to diversified opportunities, with improved transparency. "What underpins this transition is the role of stablecoins ...

Super system to hit $12.4tn by 2045

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2026
... Australian share market potentially approaching 50% if current asset allocation trends continue, increasing the need for greater offshore and alternative investment exposure. Boal said member engagement would become increasingly important as millions ...

Super the backbone of stressed financial ecosystem: APRA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2026
... switching peaked in the fifth month, slightly exceeding most funds' COVID-19 experience, which resulted in a significantly greater cumulative impact. Despite the immense pressure the scenario enforced, super funds were able to generate sufficient cash ...