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Treasury to abolish CGT discount: Reports

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026

... rents as rental supply tightens further. "Combined, these tax changes would have a compounding effect, fewer rental homes, lower housing construction and higher rents paid by tenants," she said. "Renter affordability is ultimately about supply. When ...

Nearly $12bn leaves Challenger in March quarter

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026

... reforms, which represent the biggest changes for providers of longevity products in a generation. For Challenger, it will lower the levels of required capital and cyclical risks to our capital position during times of market stress, while maintaining ...

Digital advice spurring demand for full personal advice: Report

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... "core system infrastructure" for super funds as it allows for scaled access to help and earlier activation of engagement and lower cost-to-serve. Most digital tool users indicated they are likely to seek full professional advice about retirement adequacy ...

'Not much' RBA can do about short-term inflation woes: Hauser

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... to fully reconcile the very low level of consumer sentiment with other measures of the economy, we see the sharp change lower - down by 12.5% month on month, which is its largest monthly drop since the pandemic - as a clear signal of a sharp weakening ...

FEATURE: Global equities | Triaging tech's second act

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... and the margins are declining; this isn't the same set up that cloud has seen in the past," Jenkins says. Miller adds that lower input costs associated with running AI services will be important in driving return on investment. This includes expanding ...

US, Iran agree to cease fire, outlook remains 'uncertain'

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... part of that threat and capital flows back into equities at speed," he said. "Consumer discretionary will also benefit. Lower oil feeds through to gasoline prices, which supports spending. "Airlines, travel, and retail are also going to be immediate ...

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026

... is still uncomfortably high, but a May interest rate hike may not yet be a given. "This marginal easing sets a slightly lower baseline ahead of the impending impact of the oil shock driven by the Middle East conflict, suggesting the next RBA hike may ...

Yarra hunts for superior returns outside ASX giants

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026

... which provides diversification and outperformance. After that investors can extend exposure through index investing for lower fees. He added the Australian market is narrow and owning stocks across the spectrum maximises the addressable universe. "If ...

Soul Patts profit up, returns 9.7%

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026

... $304 million underpinned by higher trading gains and the Brickworks property joint venture. This was partially offset by lower profits from New Hope and investments within the private companies and credit assets, Soul Patts said. Pre-tax net asst value ...

North adds private markets SMA for retail investors

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026

... into portfolios for some time, but implementation has been the challenge," Rogan said. "Bringing this onto platform with a lower minimum investment makes it far more practical to use in everyday client portfolios. "Manager selection is critical in private ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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