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Treasury launches minimum tax on discretionary trusts draft legislation

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 4 SEP 2026
... until September 18. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the draft legislation takes into account stakeholder feedback received in response to the consultation paper released in July. That consultation focused on expanded rollover relief to support restructuring ...

Australian economy growth 'stronger than expected'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
... fuels with lower demand due to milder winter conditions. Operation of vehicles fell as household consumed less fuel in response to elevated fuel prices and various state governments' free public transport initiatives," ABS said. The remaining discretionary ...

Actuaries Institute launches AI risk management guide

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2026
Actuaries Institute and UTS Human Technology Institute (HTI) have partnered to launch a practical risk management guide to help financial services firms manage artificial intelligence (AI) risks. With rapid AI adoption, the Institutes note governance ...

ASIC, APRA urge finance sector to demonstrate AI threat response

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... find," Constant said. "Boards and executives must move beyond awareness and ensure their organisations have well-tested response plans and understand where they are vulnerable, so they can respond effectively under pressure." The regulators highlighted ...

Super trustee business dents Equity Trustees' FY26 results

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
Equity Trustees (EQT) posted substantial growth in profits in the financial year ending June 30, despite sustaining a $7.5 million loss from its super trustee business over the period. EQT Group's net profit after tax (NPAT) was $26.4 million, reflecting ...

Bathla collapse rattles private credit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... administration yesterday, raising fears that investors will pull back from private credit funds exposed to the sector. In response, MA Financial has introduced a temporary monthly redemption limit for the MA Secured Loan Series as a proactive measure ...

Future Fund chief steps down

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... Arndt has overseen a period of significant growth and transformation at the Future Fund. He led the organisation's response to a rapidly evolving global investment landscape, driving advancements in data, technology and investment capabilities that ...

TAL names chief customer and health officer

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... and community initiatives. The appointment comes as TAL seeks to expand its role beyond claims, payments, including its response to the growing community impact of mental health and the support provided to customers through prevention and recovery. TAL ...

Super funds show unpreparedness on Payday Super

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... trustees on behalf of employers each time they hired a new employee. Notably, 46% of MVRs across its network received a fund response with "member found" during the first month, while 6% were rejected as "no member found". A staggering 48% remained without ...

Allianz Retire+ channels super directly to lifetime income

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... Allianz Retire+ chief distribution and marketing officers Catherine van der Veen and Lucy Foster said the launch is in response to growing adviser demand for access to AGILE beyond the existing platform-based offering. "Demand for AGILE is up approximately ...