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Digital asset adoption in SMSFs not a surprise: Burgess

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
New data shows more self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are rapidly adopting digital assets in their portfolios, but SMSF Association chief executive Peter Burgess said it isn't a worry to him if all entities remain compliant under their respective ...

RBA hikes rates, suggests more to come

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) hiked interest rates by 0.25% at the May meeting, bringing the official cash rate to 4.35%. This hike has now fully reversed the 75bps of cuts delivered last year and the cash rate is now in-line with its peak during ...

Adviser-client relationships eroded by AI: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
While there are elements of artificial intelligence (AI) that boost operational efficiency for financial advisers, a new study finds they are not fond of the idea of their clients seeking a second opinion through the technology, as it can be "insulting ...

Dexus and Boral partner in $10bn project

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
Dexus has announced a joint venture with Boral to develop a major logistics precinct in Melbourne's western corridor with a potential lettable area of 2.5 million square metres. Dexus chief executive Ross Du Vernet confirmed on the sidelines of the ...

FEATURE: Fixed income | Adjusting the lens

PENNY PRYOR  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
US President Donald Trump's 'Operation Epic Fury' in the last days of February brought fixed income back into the spotlight almost overnight. As investors flew out of equities into March, fixed income was one of the chief beneficiaries of ...

Betashares expands defined income ETF range

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
Betashares has launched its fourth defined income active ETF, now available on ASX's AQUA market. The 2031 Fixed Term Corporate Bond Active ETF (ASX: 31BB) will provide investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of high yielding, fixed-rate ...

QIC faces heat over aviation firefighting asset privatisation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
QIC is facing pressure from the United Firefighters Union of Australia Aviation Branch (UFUAV) over its involvement in a deal that could effectively privatise part of Australia's Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS). The ARFFS is owned ...

Super funds score win on stamp duty disclosure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
The way in which super funds will have to disclose stamp duty as part of fees and costs to members is changing from July. From July 1, stamp duty paid in one year will be disclosed over the following seven years in fees and costs summaries publishing ...

Cbus members to see 46% increase in insurance fees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
Cbus members will see an average 46% increase in death and TPD premiums from July 1. Default cover premiums will increase between $0.19 cents and $10.24 per week. There will also be a 12% increase for some income protection categories, the first rise ...

Treasury consults to align company minimum tax

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
Treasury is currently seeking feedback in making several changes in the Taxation (Multinational-Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) Act 2024, as it aims to be consistent with the rules from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). ...