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QIC faces heat over aviation firefighting asset privatisation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
QIC is facing pressure from the United Firefighters Union of Australia Aviation Branch (UFUAV) over its involvement in a deal that could effectively privatise part of Australia's Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS). The ARFFS is owned ...

Cbus members to see 46% increase in insurance fees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
Cbus members will see an average 46% increase in death and TPD premiums from July 1. Default cover premiums will increase between $0.19 cents and $10.24 per week. There will also be a 12% increase for some income protection categories, the first rise ...

Treasury consults to align company minimum tax

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
... modification on when substitute loss carry-forward deferred tax assets arise. It will also make minor amendments to ensure Safe Harbours operate correctly. The rules are designed to ensure that large multinational enterprises (MNE) are subjected to a ...

Australia's economic growth lays far beyond capitals

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... initiative," Rosen said. "When big industry players couple with local and state governments, and market the country as a safe haven, all these things historically has worked really well." He noted that there are organic movements for Brisbane, attributed ...

Macquarie sells stake in US utility provider

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
... deal will bring investors with capital, industry expertise and a local presence to support Cleco in continuing to provide safe, reliable service to its customers. "We are excited to extend our track record of investing in Louisiana's energy infrastructure ...

'Beware the predictions of political experts': UniSuper

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
... it's not today," he said. Pearce said in times of crisis, it's important to remember the only truly consistent, reliable, safe haven is the "humble cash account". "When share markets were falling recently, gold prices were also falling. Bond prices ...

Cbus calls for mandatory insurance warnings

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
Cbus is urging the government to warn young workers starting out or changing jobs if their insurance safety net won't cover them when things go wrong. The call is part of the fund's submission to the federal government's superannuation advertising ...

Australia attracts $18bn for CRE investments in 2025: Knight Frank

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... sought-after destination for global capital. "Heightened geopolitical and economic volatility has reinforced Australia's safe-haven appeal, underpinned by a rare combination of political stability, strong rule of law and market transparency that ...

Rapid growth of UHNW population prompts management shift: Knight Frank

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
... as a significant wealth market globally despite growing uncertainty and volatility. "Australia is increasingly viewed as a safe harbour for capital in an unpredictable world, given its economic and sovereign stability, and of course its location," Petrovs ...

Super Consumers Australia raises concerns over Treasury reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026
... much-needed guardrails," ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty said. "The vast majority of Australians have their super savings in a safe, tightly regulated system. But today's announcements address activity on the edges of this safety zone." ASFA also ...