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Chief economist update: Aussie property price falls become self-fulfilling

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 8 APR 2019

... property price falls becoming self-fulfilling prophecies as potential buyers wait for even cheaper prices. The predicted Budget surplus and promises of increased fiscal spending on both sides of the Government divide should help mitigate the drag from ...

Superannuation Consumer Advocate proposal needs work

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 4 APR 2019

... and the Superannuation Consumers' Centre (SCC) welcomed Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's $100,000 pledge on Budget night to establish the Superannuation Consumer Advocate (SCA), but highlighted shortcomings. CHOICE chief executive Alan Kirkland ...

Ageing population poses budget threat

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | THURSDAY, 4 APR 2019

The ageing population is a fiscal time bomb, according to a new report released by the Budget Office. The report found that by 2028-29 the ageing population is expected to reduce the budget balance by $36 billion, based on current projections. Revenue ...

Federal Budget: Industry responds

HARRISON WORLEY | WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2019

... received a similar welcome from the wealth industry. The big players are neither up in arms nor full of praise for the Budget, which was headlined by personal tax cuts and a $7.1 billion surplus - Australia's first in 12 years. Industry Super Australia ...

Coalition to boost retail access to corporate bonds

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2019

As part of the 2019 Federal Budget, the Morrison Government has committed to consulting on reforms to develop the corporate bond market. Following the release of the Budget, Assistant Treasurer Stuart Robert said: "A strong retail corporate bond market ...

Chief economist update: Rosy assumptions a Budget surplus make

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2019

"The Budget is back in the black and Australia is back on track." That's how Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg opened his Budget 2019-20 speech delivered last night. Well, technically we all will have to wait until next fiscal year for the underlying ...

Record tax receipts, record outlays yet back to surplus

ALEX DUNNIN | TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019

Australian Commonwealth Budget receipts are climbing at their fastest rate in 18 years and outlays are climbing at their fastest rate in five years. Yet, Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has been able to declare Australia's first Budget surplus ...

In a nutshell: Federal Budget 2019

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019

Delivering the 2019-20 Federal Budget tonight, Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the Government has made real progress but there is still work to be done. Off the bat, Frydenberg announced an expected surplus of $7.1 billion - the first surplus ...

Record Budget spend for older Australians

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019

In tonight's Federal Budget, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced a record $21.6 billion for older Australians. He said the money will go towards ensuring that older people can access higher-quality and safer aged care in 2019-20 and will be an increase ...

Protecting Your Super Package will cross finish line: Treasurer

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg outlined in the Budget that part of the Protecting Your Super Package has been delayed but flagged it will pass into law before the end of 2019. A new law to enable superannuation fund members with a balance less than ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:01PM

Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI | 11:30AM

The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:13PM

L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 11:50AM

Apostle Fund Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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