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SMSFs' risk appetite to change under Division 296: Wilson

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 30 JUN 2025

The controversial superannuation tax will likely see an exodus of SMSF capital from emerging companies as they look to avoid growth companies, a discussion paper says. Following its initial discussion paper and petition on Division 296, Wilson Asset ...

Super tax requires a 'holistic' review: ASA

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 13 JUN 2025

The Australian Shareholders' Association (ASA) is urging the federal government to reconsider the proposed terms on the Division 296 superannuation tax. The super tax has received mixed opinions since its announcement, but the Labor government has insisted ...

Iress' superannuation consulting business changes hands

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 10 JUN 2025

Iress' superannuation consulting and managed service business - part of the broader superannuation division - was acquired by Apex Group last week and has now been sold to data and technology firm Novigi. As part of the transaction, Novigi scooped ...

HESTA moves risk chief to advisory role

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025

HESTA chief risk officer Andrew Major has moved into a newly created advisory role to work with the fund's investment leadership on strategy. The transition represents a natural evolution for Major, who before joining HESTA's risk division in ...

Russell Investments names investment head for APAC

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025

Russell Investments has appointed Andrew Pease as head of investments for Asia-Pacific as the US asset manager deepens its regional presence amid volatile markets. Pease, who recently served as global chief investment strategist, brings over 30 years ...

Challenger adds to board director lineup

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025

Challenger has appointed two independent non-executive directors, while JoAnne Stephenson will retire on June 30. John Somerville and David Whittle have been added to the board of Challenger and Challenger Life Company, collectively bringing over 55 ...

Chalmers and Bragg spar over $3m super tax

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2025

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is maintaining politicians will be captured by the $3 million super tax, labelling commentary to the contrary as lies. Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg has copped heat from Chalmers over his claims that the Division 296 tax changes ...

Patience urged over 'shortsighted' super tax

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025

The SMSF Association (SMSFA) is repeating calls for the government to address "catastrophic" flaws in its proposed superannuation tax. SMSFA chief executive Peter Burgess said the critical flaw in the proposed tax is its calculation of investment earnings ...

Panic selling of SMSF assets 'totally unnecessary'

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2025

SMSF Alliance principal David Busoli said panic selling of SMSF assets over concerns around the Albanese government's proposed 30% tax on superannuation assets over $3 million is "totally unnecessary" and urged people to "look at the facts". Busoli ...

Advice bodies want efficiency, long-term solutions from Mulino

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2025

Australia's top advice associations are eagerly anticipating meaningful and swift changes to take place under new financial services minister Daniel Mulino, optimistic that critical reforms in the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) and Delivering ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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