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Oxfam calls for net wealth tax

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... political power - undermining a fair and healthy democracy," Tierney said. Oxfam said in Australia, over 3.7 million people live in poverty, including 757,000 children under 15 years. "We have a Prime Minister who talks about creating a kinder and fairer ...

'Generous' UK State Pension reforms to hit expats

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... government's exact costings, I'd imagine a decent chunk of UK pension spending has been going to people who no longer live in the country. Tightening the rules feels like a move toward sustainability for the UK government," he said. Going forward ...

Betashares launches retirement income SMAs on CFS Edge

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
Betashares aims to offer retirees an enhanced income of 2% p.a. above traditional benchmark portfolios through separately managed accounts (SMAs) on the CFS Edge platform. The SMAs leverage Betashares' institutional-grade investment solutions and portfolio ...

GESB alignment strategy sees member, FUM growth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026
... has been an important milestone for GESB, and it has been incredible to see how our members have responded since we went live..." Palmer said. The fund also commented on its plans for a financial advice offering. In April 2025, GESB said it would work ...

Trump plans to ban large investors from buying homes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... was considered the pinnacle of the American Dream. It was the reward for working hard and doing the right thing... People live in homes, not corporations," he wrote. Institutions are often cited as being a core driver behind the US housing affordability ...

Super education leads to engagement, higher balances: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026
... "The more you think about your super, the more likely you are to do something that could boost your savings and help you live the life you want in retirement," SMC acting chief executive Georgia Brumby said. "Super is a long-term investment - so the ...

Productivity Commission makes 47 recommendations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025
... "Australia's productivity growth has stalled since 2016. We need to get productivity moving to ensure future generations can live better and more prosperous lives than those that came before them," Productivity Commission chair Danielle Wood said. ...

TAL enhances TPD offering, support for self-employed customers

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2025
... to evolving product design in meeting customer needs. "Our focus is on ensuring TAL's products reflect how Australians live and work today and deliver genuine value. We've taken an evidence-based approach with these changes to Accelerated Protection ...

'Outdated' law gating teenagers from thousands of dollars in super: Industry

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2025
The super industry is urging the government to scrap the "outdated" law that denies super to most under-18 workers, which is also increasing the gender gap and costing women up to $11,000 at retirement. The new analysis comes as a Pyxis survey found ...

'Unretiring' a global trend: T. Rowe Price

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 8 DEC 2025
... were more optimistic, with less than half bracing for a near-term recession. Additionally, only 31% of respondents expect to live as well or better in retirement. Pessimism was most pronounced in Japan and Australia, while optimism was highest in the ...