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Spaceship Super ups fees on private credit exposure

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... risk-adjusted returns and provide better downside protection for members across GrowthX, Balanced, and Moderate." The Global Index option is not affected by the changes. For a member with a $50,000 balance, the change would mean a rise of $24 in the ...

Treasury rolls out negative gearing, CGT Tranche 2 consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2026
Treasury has launched part two of the negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT) reforms, hoping to clarify some more of the "complex issues" that apply to a range of specific circumstances and structures. Among the key measures, the government has ...

WAM returns 9.5%, increases dividend

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... portfolio WAM Strategic Value returned 9.5% in the financial year, outperforming the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Accumulation Index by 3.8%. The board declared an increased fully franked full year dividend of 6.5 cents per share, with the fully franked final ...

ASIC simplifies compliance with beneficial ownership reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2026
... calculation used to determine deemed economic interests and offsetting short positions in listed securities, and implemented an index-based format for registers of relevant interests. ASIC is exploring a web-based portal with market operators for users ...

SG Hiscock launches critical resources fund

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2026
... mining companies. It targets medium- to long-term capital growth and aims to outperform the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index by 3% per annum over rolling five-year periods. "The fund combines a top-down thematic investment process with rigorous bottom-up ...

Mixed inflation data keeps August RBA meeting a 'live' one

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
Australia's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.8% in the 12 months to June, down from 4% in the 12 months to May 2026, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Housing came out to be the largest contributor to annual inflation for ...

ATO issues guidance on new LRBA rules for SMSFs

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released new guidance for SMSFs affected by the looming limited recourse borrowing arrangement (LRBA) changes for residential property, with the SMSF Association (SMSFA) saying it provides important clarity for trustees ...

Emerging markets, private assets lift NGS Super FY26 performance

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
Emerging markets, commodities and maturing private assets took the shine away from equities, helping deliver nearly 12% p.a. for NGS Super members over the last financial year. Headline performers were less about the dominance of global and local equities ...

CFS strengthens managed accounts menu

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2026
... leading portfolio managers." CFS recently also expanded its FirstChoice Specialist menu with the addition of the Drummond index plus portfolios. CFS executive director for managed accounts Frances Taylor said: "Today's clients are the drivers of change. ...

VanEck targets tech thematics with trifecta launch

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2026
... (ASX: RESM). All three ETFs track indices from MarketVector. QNTM will trace the MarketVector Quantum Computing Ecosystem Index, incurring management fees of 0.65% p.a., while SMHG will track the MarketVector Global Semiconductor Index, charging management ...