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Budget to overhaul negative gearing, CGT discount, family trusts

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... housing market the government seeks to address. "A government like ours, a responsible government, cannot ignore the very real pressures and concerns that people have in our communities," Chalmers said. "I think the intergenerational pressures are really ...

FEATURE: Fixed income | Adjusting the lens

PENNY PRYOR  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... three or four months, may still be a possibility and could have limited impact on global demand. But there is also still the real threat of a prolonged conflict which could significantly damage global demand. "Should the conflict come to an end, but ...

ASFA chair to step down after four years

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) is on the hunt for a new independent chair. Gary Dransfield is stepping down after four years as independent chair of ASFA. While there, he oversaw the appointment of Mary Delahunty as chief ...

Unpaid super costs workers $24.4bn: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
... and it's leaving millions significantly poorer at retirement," says Schubert. Industry groups say stronger compliance and real-time payment systems will be key to closing the gap and ensuring workers receive their full entitlements.

Cbus members to see 46% increase in insurance fees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
... turning to the insurance in super as a critical financial safety net," the spokesperson said. "Our insurance reflects the real risks our members face at work - including for high-risk roles common in construction." Cbus is not the only fund to have increased ...

Trump building 'better' super system than Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
US President Donald Trump has unveiled his new retirement savings plan, inspired by Australia's superannuation system. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the government designed a plan "that's something pretty close or in the direction of the ...

NEOS, TAL honoured at Life Insurance Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... powerful endorsement from advisers that our focus on service, underwriting expertise and platform efficiency is delivering real value and continues to make a meaningful difference in their day-to-day businesses," he said. "Everything we do is centred ...

M&A is not a 'scattergun' approach: AZ NGA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... but increasingly, we're moving up towards high-net-worth (HNW) segment." He said the expanded scope was based on the "real opportunity" to establish a concrete network in the HNW segment as Australians are becoming wealthier. "We won't invest in ...

JANA appoints inaugural chief investment officer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... said the creation of the role is in response to the increasing breadth and complexity of client needs. "JANA has a team with real depth across research, strategy and sustainability, and I'm incredibly proud of what they've built," Dudley said. "As demand ...

Australia's economic growth lays far beyond capitals

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... economic activity based on a very resource-driven space. Whereas, moving to the likes of Sydney, not only have you seen a real estate boom, but you're also seeing the AI explosion and a tech entrepreneur boom." Rosen said closing the gap will require ...