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Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... they are "a significant tax package affecting how Australians invest, hold assets, rebalance portfolios, manage small business structures and plan for retirement." "Much of the public debate has focused on housing, but these measures also affect shareholders ...

Government pushes for investment risk taking

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... receipts by $890 million over the next five years. "Making the $20,000 instant asset write-off permanent will benefit small business whether they are a sole trader, a partnership, or run through a trust or company, and is particularly valuable for sole ...

Minimum 30% tax for discretionary trusts

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
Discretionary trusts have been slapped with a 30% minimum tax amid a slew of "fairer tax arrangements" reforms in the 2026-27 Budget to address intergenerational inequity. From 1 July 2028, Treasurer Jim Chalmers proposes to introduce the new tax that ...

Trump building 'better' super system than Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... 2027. "President Trump wants to give American workers - particularly independent contractors, part-time workers, small business employees, and self-employed individuals - more investment options in order to attain stronger and more financially secure ...

Why advisers should enter world of exit planning

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... policy settings don't reflect this at all," he said. "For people trying to get into business, if they acquire a small business, but it's been running for 20 years with existing customers and a proven model... is a less risky option... "I'm not saying ...

AZ NGA plots regional NSW advice hub via new partnership

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... in Sydney and across the greater NSW region and primarily looks after retirees and pre-retirees, professionals, small business owners and farmers. Commenting, AZ NGA chief growth officer Chesne Stafford commended Back to Back's consistent performance ...

FAAA urges inclusion of advisers on occupational shortage list

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... Australians increasingly seek advice on investments, debt management, and first-home purchases, while families and small business owners look for support on cashflow, insurance, and succession planning." Further, Abood said the process for new entrants ...

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquires Asset Partners Private Wealth

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... of holidays, illness or retirement". The client base comprises mostly of retirees, professional executives and small business owners. With the change of ownership, Asset Partners will remain in Robina under the direction of Graham Campbell, AJG's ...

AFCA expands C-suite with three hires

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
... with the Australian Taxation Office in various roles including deputy commissioner (first assistant secretary), small business. "I'm motivated by AFCA's industry-wide impact and its use of data to strengthen consumer protection, deliver insights and ...

Advisers need more support: FAAA submission

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
In a pre-Budget submission, the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has proposed five key recommendations to increase the number of advisers and cut through regulatory red tape, while supporting consumer protections. The FAAA urged the federal ...