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TPB consults on AI usage rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... client's affairs to a third party without the client's permission, unless there is a legal duty to do so," the draft guidance read. TPB chair Peter de Cure said the TPB is committed to supporting innovation in the tax profession. "We recognise the significant ...

AFCA names inaugural chief scams officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has named its inaugural chief scams officer, as flagged earlier this month. David Lacey has been appointed to the newly created role. Most recently, Lacey was the founder and chief executive of IDCARE ...

Law blocking abusers from hiding assets in super enters parliament

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
The government has tabled the Treasury Laws Amendment (The Survivors Law) Bill 2026 in the House of Representatives today which seeks to prevent convicted child sexual abusers from hiding their assets in superannuation to avoid paying compensation to ...

Brighter Super, QIC back autonomous robot company

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
Brighter Super and QIC have spearheaded a fundraise for Future Maintenance Technologies (FMT), a robot maker focused on automating maintenance for the global rail and aviation industries. The Series A raise led by QIC Ventures and backed by its Brighter ...

Platform funds, mega funds to dominate: Mercer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... this future environment, the traditional industry versus retail 'super wars' are likely to become less relevant," the report read. "Funds will need to adapt to a landscape where a diverse range of funds can 'dominate' their respective spheres of influence ...

AI layoffs a correction from overhiring: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
Morningstar said recent layoffs by Australian companies are being made from a high starting point, where in the past decade hiring could have outpaced the needs of the business. Atlassian recently laid off 10% of its workforce impacting 1600 jobs. Block ...

Camilla Love heads to RBC BlueBay

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... Alumni Advisory Committee, and serves as a director of Cache and a member of the UNSW Foundation. Her Alpencrest partner Read Price is a former global head of institutional at MLC Asset Management. Price has also worked with boutiques including MLC Private ...

Senate report provides fuel for CGT discount tweak

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... affordability, would reduce the rental stock supply and raise rents, and discourage investment and new construction," its response read. "Abolition of the CGT discount would discourage new construction, undermine supply, and so push housing prices up. ...

Active equity managers underwhelm in 2025: SPIVA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... COVID-19 pandemic period, partially driven by large-cap US stocks recording their highest dispersion since 2009," the report read. "In Australia, dispersion also increased versus 2023 and 2024, improving the opportunity set for nimble, skilled active ...

L1 Group eyes golden returns with new LIC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... manager believes the gold and precious metals mining sector offers attractive long-term return potential," the prospectus read. "While the gold price is elevated relative to history, equity valuations in parts of the sector have not, in the manager's ...