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Industry backs tax cut recommendation

... so early, and I understand that the Government is working on it now." The paper also argued that the move would be an incentive to invest in Australian projects, helping to stem the flow of funds offshore and prevent further investment in existing shares ...

Tax aside, agribusiness still "worth a look"

As a year end tax strategy agribusiness has always picked up its share of investment, but the tide is turning and, tax aside, agribusiness investments are still "worth a look", according to some analysts. Investment research house Adviser Edge's managing ...

IFSA to pressure Government for super tax breaks

... dropping the front-end contributions tax rate, people will be inclined to just spend," he said. Gilbert said the big incentive push will be around expanding the current inclusion of retirement income streams to include things like the proceeds of liquidated ...

Exec option hedging may remove incentive

... emerging practice of executives hedging the equity option component of their remuneration may remove their performance incentive, an Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) conference heard. Amongst other things, investors were warned be skeptical of ...

InvestorWeb hypes up Hyperion

... fund's CIO has a significant holding in the fund and key staff hold a 35 per cent stake in Hyperion, warranting "added incentive to perform."

Tasplan calls for incentives to drive super contributions

The argument for super contribution continues, with Tasplan general manager, Neil Cassidy, calling on the Federal Government to introduce further incentives to encourage low income earners to boost savings. "The simple truth of the matter is that the ...

Labor's super plans costly, complex and a disincentive: Liberals

The Liberal Party has attacked Labor's plans to phase out superannuation contributions tax for some people as "extraordinarily complex and costly." Assistant Treasurer, Mal Brough, said yesterday that Labor's plan to phase out the contributions tax ...

Super splitting to go ahead in new year

... legislation will make the mutual planning process much easier." O'Shaughnessy added that the legislation presented a tax incentive for couples as well being attractive in either the contributions or accumulation stage. "Splitting superannuation in the ...

Vision Super eyes HBA for discount health cover deal

... innovative health funds in the country and we're always looking for the best deals to give to our members". As an added incentive, Vision Super members who apply for the HBA health insurance also get a free iPod shuffle, selected gym membership discounts ...

Baby boomers turn to property to fund retirement

... Perhaps they see the current steadily growing housing market and general consensus of stable interest rates as the added incentive to make their investment property plans a reality." This comes after the weekend's television coverage of widespread property ...

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Federal Court lifts Merhi's travel ban

KARREN VERGARA

Former financial adviser Ferras Merhi is now free to travel as the Federal Court lifted travel restraint orders imposed one year ago.

Hostplus delivers double-digit FY26 returns

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Hostplus Balanced (MySuper) option delivered members 10.8% for the financial year 2025-26, while the Indexed Balanced option and the High Growth option returned members 11.06% and 12.61% respectively.

ASIC levy estimates jump 19% as regulator ramps up funding

VINNY VUCAGO

ASIC has lifted its estimated industry funding levy by almost 20% for 2025-26, with regulated entities expected to shoulder $400.5 million in regulatory costs as the corporate watchdog expands its supervision and enforcement activities.

GQG bleeds over US$7bn in FUM in June

MATTHEW WAI

Despite recording positive investment performance, GQG Partners observed a significant outflow, with net outflows of $4.62 billion recorded in the month of June, as FUM slipped to $225 billion at June end, compared to $235.5 billion in the month prior.

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