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Government rolls out relief via National Reconstruction Fund

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 20 APR 2026

The federal government is bringing forward over $6 billion in concessional capital, including zero interest loans, to support local businesses affected by global disruptions. The $1 billion Economic Resilience Program, $5 billion Net Zero Fund, and ...

Government, super funds to increase UK collaborations

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 20 APR 2026

... independent to act in the best financial interest of their members." It comes as super fund leaders are meeting with government officials and industry leaders in France and the UK this week, seeking long-term global investment opportunities, IFM Investors ...

Chalmers says Budget 'hostage' to Middle East conflict

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 20 APR 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the government is working to "strike the right balance" in the May Federal Budget despite pressures to the economy from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Speaking in Washington DC, Chalmers said the Budget has been ...

FSC ups expectations on platform trustees' governance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026

... sector." "This is a substantial body of work that will complement sensible regulatory and legislative reforms which the government is currently consulting on." The standard applies to all full FSC members who are wrap platform super trustees. This includes ...

NGS Super awards mandate to Milliman FRM

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... seasoned traders sitting across Sydney, London and Chicago." NGS announced in January it hired Robeco to manage its Government Bond Sustainable Enhanced Indexing and Emerging Markets Enhanced Indexing strategies. NGS Super chief investment officer Ben ...

HESTA taps ESSSuper head as next chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... difference to those who have served the Victorian community. She has reinforced our strong relationships with the Victorian government, employers and unions," she said. Campo said she will depart ESSSuper with much pride in the important progress made ...

SMC calls for guaranteed super for domestic workers

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

The Super Members Council (SMC) has called on the government to scrap laws which deny domestic workers in private homes - cleaners, housekeepers and nannies - guaranteed superannuation. SMC said these workers are primarily women and the laws are "outdated ...

Treasury mulls increased powers for TPB

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026

... regulatory framework for tax practitioners and the broader system in which they operate. Following the scandal, the government announced a significant package of reforms to crack down on misconduct and rebuild confidence in the systems and structures ...

Foreign resident CGT rules up for consultation

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

... definition of real property into the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 that forms part of the definition of TARP. The government currently broadly puts taxable Australian property into five categories of CGT assets. Two of these categories are the subject ...

NZ Super chair's term extended by two years

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

... roles and legal expertise in competition and Māori resource law." She added that the reappointment underscores the government's commitment to ensuring the Guardians will continue to deliver robust investment performance and fulfill mandate to grow New ...

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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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