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Chalmers says Budget will make 'hard decisions'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... compared to the almost 45% we inherited." However, Chalmers said that while good progress has been made, more needs to be done over the medium-term horizon. "We're overhauling our approvals regimes, strengthening and streamlining our foreign investment ...

First Super switches out group insurer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... contrast to the trend of premium increases across the industry." Everett was confirmed in the leadership role this week, taking over from Bill Watson who served as chief executive for the past decade and is moving on to lead investments at BUSSQ.

Ironbark brings businesses under one national banner

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... make it easier for clients and partners to understand who we are and reinforce the breadth of the capabilities we have built over time," Ironbark Financial Group chief executive and co-founder Chris Larsen said. With $93 billion under advice, management ...

Treasury opens Div 296 tax regulation consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... July 1, a 30% tax rate will apply on earnings from superannuation balances between $3 million and $10 million. For balances over $10 million a 40% tax rate applies. The thresholds will be indexed to the Consumer Price Index each year. For members on ...

Sequoia advances InterPrac takeover talks

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
Sequoia Financial Group said it is in "advanced discussions" with an unnamed buyer interested in taking over InterPrac Financial Planning. Updating shareholders on the future of InterPrac, Sequoia said "discussions remain incomplete and there can be ...

Another RBA hike in May 'not a done deal'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... in its decision, but said it was cautious of the inflationary impact it could cause going forward. "A wide range of data over recent months have confirmed that inflationary pressures picked up materially in the second half of 2025. While part of the ...

ETFs grow in popularity for SMSF investors

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... underperformed APRA-regulated funds by 1.04% in FY24, noting this tends to be the case in times of strong market performance. However, over five years to FY24 end, the SMSF sector outperformed APRA funds by 1.1%.

AWAG appoints first head of advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
The Australian Wealth Advisors Group (AWAG) named an inaugural head of advice. David Mazengarb is taking on the role after several years in consulting. Mazengarb previously held roles such as general manager - wealth management at Australian Wealth ...

Massive Acenda job cuts ire former staff

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... growing inside the company as rumours circulate about further job cuts. The FSU has initiated a formal dispute with Acenda over the company's failure to properly consult workers on major workplace change," the union said. FSU national president Wendy ...

Treasury proposes advice education standard reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... to school leavers due to the restrictive career path and requires a significant investment in study for career changers. Over the past year, several Higher Education Providers have discontinued financial advice courses due to low enrolment numbers, making ...