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Packer donates $7m to mental health research

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2023
The gift will accelerate mental health research and establish the James Packer Chair in Mood Disorders at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). The gift, jointly funded by Packer and The Packer Family Foundation, will see the professorial chair ...

Former adviser jailed for nine years

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 APR 2023
Former financial adviser Gavin Fineff has been sentenced to nine years in prison after a court determined he defrauded 12 clients $3.36 million. Fineff, who was working as a representative for Sentinel Wealth when the crimes took place, defrauded clients ...

Superannuation changes limit tax benefits for top earners: ASFA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023
According to an ASFA report, the government's proposed superannuation changes will improve equity by curbing tax benefits for high-income earners. The introduction of higher taxation for balances exceeding $3 million is projected to lead to a 9.5% ...

Cut spending and raise taxes, super preservation age: Grattan

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 APR 2023
These are just some of the recommendations from Grattan Institute ahead of the federal budget, which also include counting more of the family home in the aged pension assets and residential aged care means tests. With Australia on course for 25 straight ...

Grattan finds $14bn savings in super tax break overhaul

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 3 APR 2023
New research by the Grattan Institute suggests how the government can save up to $13.5 billion annually if superannuation was not geared towards giving high-income earners tax windfalls. The newly released report, Super savings: Practical policies for ...

Super a big national advantage: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
Addressing the Conference of Major Super Funds in Melbourne this morning, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the superannuation system is one of the reasons he feels optimistic about the future of the economy, though remained realistic about possible challenges ...

Trustees must improve IDR processes: ASIC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2022
Superannuation trustees have a lot of work to do when it comes to complaints handling, ASIC says. A new report from the regulator has found some superannuation trustees have sub-standard arrangements for managing complaints. The finding is based on ...

Munro, Tribeca now core SOHN Hearts and Minds managers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 NOV 2022
Munro Partners and Tribeca Investment Partners have been appointed as core fund managers for Hearts and Minds Investments (HM1). Munro and Tribeca will replace Paradice Investment Management at the end of its term. The mandate is for an initial three-year ...

Small wins for some pensioners

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2022
The Labor government has delivered small wins to pensioners in its Budget, but not all will reap the benefits. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has increased pensioners' earnings amount, with the temporary income bank top up to increase from $7800 to $11,800 ...

AFA Foundation's community impact

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 SEP 2022
In honour of the late Chris Regenass, AFA Foundation chair Dave Slovinec announced that the foundation is supporting Kidney Health Australia as part of the AFA 'Thrive' conference. Approximately 200,000 people suffer from kidney disease in Australia ...