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Equity Trustees places superannuation arm under review

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026

... strategic review will take into account the future cashflows and goodwill of the business." It said the business operates at lower margins to Corporate Trustee Services and Trustee Wealth Services and is operating in an environment of elevated regulatory ...

Opposition leader unveils fresh shadow cabinet

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026

... the position of industrial relations and employment. "Our shadow treasurer will lead the push for responsible spending, lower taxes and lower inflation. He is a proven fighter against Labor's higher taxes that are making Australians poorer," Taylor ...

HESTA urges government to modernise Australian retirement system

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026

... those who delay transitioning by four years. It further added that this would have a more profound impact on members with lower balances, specifically woman who may have worked part time or had breaks in their careers. "This isn't just about individual ...

Division 296 bill tabled, suggested reforms fall on 'deaf ears'

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026

... Treasurer Jim Chalmers introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Bill 2026 to the lower house, which includes the boosting of the low-income super tax offset (LISTO), and the super tax concession reform. In ...

NSW government to turn deficit into surplus of over $1bn in FY28: TCorp

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2026

... billion, with the deficit improving to just over $1 billion in FY27. Along with a bigger surplus, the review projects a lower funding requirement compared to the June 2025 budget papers. The forecast borrowing requirement for 2025-26 is now $21.8 billion ...

CBA updates on class actions, governance review

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2026

... Investments Limited (AIL). The class action claims members invested in cash and deposit options provided by CBA received a lower interest rate than they could have received had CFSL/AIL offered similar products made available in the market by another ...

RBA gives bleak economic outlook

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026

... estimates of potential growth," the SoMP said. The RBA projects that from late 2026 onwards, GDP growth is expected to be lower than in the November SoMP and below its estimate of potential growth, with the higher assumed cash rate path beginning to ...

Macquarie sees 'substantially' higher profits

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026

... higher investment-related income from asset realisations and the private credit portfolio. Profits were slightly offset by lower fee and commission income. The private credit portfolio was up 12% to $28.9 billion, including a $5.7 billion deployment ...

UN pension fund confirms leadership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 9 FEB 2026

... a holistic review of the scheme. It will look at pension scheme designs, adjusting the existing scheme, and measures to lower contributions while maintaining its sustainability and respecting accrued pension rights. The findings of the review are expected ...

Commonwealth Super Corp to consolidate legacy IT systems

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 9 FEB 2026

... undertake the transition at this time of year as analysis of its member behaviour found it to be a period with traditionally lower transaction volumes, allowing it to conduct the upgrade with minimal impact. Commenting, CSC chief customer officer Adam ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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