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'Not much' RBA can do about short-term inflation woes: Hauser

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... national income and the fiscal coffers may benefit from that net export position." Hauser added that while the short-term economic effects of the Middle East conflict are doing damage, there is reason to believe things may calm down. "You don't want ...

Magellan shareholders say yes to Barrenjoey takeover

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... said. Magellan was a founding investor in Barrenjoey back in 2020. It currently owns 46% of the advisory firm, with 46.4% economic interest and a 5% voting interest. "We have seen first-hand the calibre of its people, the strength of its culture, and ...

Foreign resident CGT rules up for consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... from TARP. Under the new laws, CGT assets under TARP will be clarified and broadened to include assets that have a close economic connection to Australian land and/or natural resources. TARP currently includes mining, quarrying and prospecting rights. ...

Div 296 requires fixing before finalisation: Industry

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026
Industry bodies have raised concerns over the drafted Division 296 regulations, warning the current design could create unnecessary complexity, higher compliance costs and unfair outcomes. The bill passed the Parliament last month, and was followed ...

FEATURE: Global equities | Triaging tech's second act

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
"I think the odds are on our side." That was the message from Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei at the World Economic Forum in Davos, as the race for global dominance in artificial intelligence (AI) gains historic pace. Anthropic is building the ...

US, Iran agree to cease fire, outlook remains 'uncertain'

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
The ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, confirmed by both parties, has seen an immediate market reaction with oil prices dipping below US$100 for the first time since the US launched its attacks. The agreement arrived a day after an ultimatum ...

Adviser exam pass rate exceeds 70% for the first time in 12 months

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
... are increasingly seeking financial advice to improve household financial wellbeing, retirement outcomes, and broader economic stability. "We welcome our ongoing engagement with JSA and other government agencies on workforce planning issues. However ...

CSC to increase TPD premiums for PSSap members by 43.5%

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... members, with some taking to Reddit and LinkedIn to vent their frustrations, labelling the fund tone deaf to the current economic climate. Some even claim to have switched super funds already as a result. AustralianSuper, whose group insurance is provided ...

Global recession a 'real possibility': UniSuper

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... enough fuel to keep the economy ticking along. "If not, how do we decide who misses out? How much impact does that have on economic growth?" he questioned. He said Australia remains as much at risk as any other country in the world due to the supply ...

Albanese stresses importance of 'economic sovereignty'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... continues, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used his address at the National Press Club to stress the importance of economic sovereignty to support national resilience. Albanese said the government is focused on creating stability and security for ...