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NZ Super 'accepts' court loss, updates policy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation (Guardians), the manager of the $90 billion New Zealand Superannuation Fund, has confirmed it will not appeal a recent Judicial Review which found two of its policy documents were not formulated in accordance ...

TCorp awards $1bn mandate to UK insurer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
TCorp has awarded a $1 billion mandate to UK-based insurance specialist Hiscox Capital Partners. TCorp head of listed and unlisted asset management James Murray told Financial Standard the partnership was a strategic opportunity. "We see this as a strategic ...

Former adviser jailed over $2m SMSF investment scheme

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... result of the convictions, Arandez is automatically disqualified from managing corporations for five years following his release from prison. The case also highlights ongoing regulatory concerns around SMSF investors being targeted with high return investment ...

Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... sector will receive a $3.7 billion boost to increase the supply of residential aged care accommodation, accelerate the release of Support at Home packages and enhance the quality and affordability of services. The government will tighten the reins on ...

Government to commit $3.7bn to strengthen aged care access

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... The government will invest $3.7 billion to increase the supply of residential aged care accommodation, accelerate the release of Support at Home packages and enhance the quality and affordability of aged care services. In a direct response to the Residential ...

Senate report backs removal 30-hour work threshold for SG

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
A Senate Economics Legislation Committee report released this week expressed in principle support for paying super on every dollar earned, including removing the existing 30 hour per week threshold that currently applies to under 18 workers. Under current ...

DigiCo offloads US asset for $1bn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... balance sheet to ensure funding for the SYD1 project, which DigiCo said is its "most compelling growth opportunity". "The release of capital from CHI1 provides additional financial flexibility and capacity to accelerate the delivery of the SYD1 development ...

Treasury consults to align company minimum tax

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
Treasury is currently seeking feedback in making several changes in the Taxation (Multinational-Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) Act 2024, as it aims to be consistent with the rules from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). ...

TPD and disability claims behind 88% of life insurance disputes

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
The latest data by APRA found life insurance claims for regulated funds came to 117,219 for the 12 months ending December 2025, down 1.2% from 118,605 in the previous year. Together disability income insurance (DII) and total and permanent disablement ...

Inflation skyrockets in March, RBA hike almost certain

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
... released." Chesler said VanEck is also anticipating wages to start reacting to rising inflation. "Fair Work is expected to release its decision on the minimum wage increase, which flows through to about 50% of wage earners early in June," he said. "We ...