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FAAA welcomes 'widow's tax' changes in CGT, negative gearing reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) says it welcomes the legislative changes aimed at addressing the so-called "widow's tax," noting the amendments will protect grieving families and individuals navigating relationship breakdowns from ...

AWAG's profit takes hit from geopolitics in FY26

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
The Australian Wealth Advisors Group (AWAG) has reported a net profit after tax (NPAT) of $689,166 in the financial year ending June 30, down by some $360,000 compared to FY25. Revenue was also down 1.9% to $11.2 million, as AWAG explained the results ...

HESTA reduces fees, minimum balance for income stream

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2026
... tax-free investment returns." HESTA said it is continuing to advocate for changes that support modernising the retirement system, including the ability to top-up income stream accounts. "We want to support more flexibility in retirement and in line with ...

ASIC draws parallels between ASX and super trustee failures

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
... laggards, and once again we see repetition of prior findings, which is downright disappointing," she said. "But of course, a system characterised by outliers is not good enough - we need to see all platform trustees consistently meeting expectations." ...

EQT to become new Melbourne Storm owner

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
The National Rugby League team has announced the global investor is set to acquire a majority stake in the club, but financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. EQT will invest in the club's key strategic priorities with a focus on strengthening ...

Industry reacts to Mulino's sweeping reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... most guidance when they transition to retirement and the fund continues to advocate for a simpler and more modern super system, which includes allowing funds to transition members to retirement products suited to their circumstances. "We believe a system ...

How next gen infra is transforming diversification: Partners Group

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... role across the energy transition and renewable energy spaces, involving wind utility, solar, and battery energy storage system (BESS), Kuys said. He explained the platform structure not only provides exposure to assets that were not commonly accessible ...

Australians struggle to navigate super and age pension divide

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
... executive Vicki Doyle said the findings highlighted a disconnect between the two major components of Australia's retirement system. "Superannuation and the Age Pension are meant to work together, but too often people are left trying to bridge the ...

Mulino brings New Class of Advisers to life, guarantees fairer CSLR funding

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
... said. "The legislation requires me to consider the viability of affected sectors and the broader interests of the financial system. That is exactly what Treasury is analysing now, in consultation with stakeholders, before I make any final decision." ...

Mulino unveils sweeping reforms to cold calling, MISs

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
... first point of contact. "These reforms are designed to disrupt some of the most damaging business models operating in the system today," Mulino told the National Press Club today. "They target the point at which consumers are first exposed to harm and ...