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Budget to overhaul negative gearing, CGT discount, family trusts

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

Reports suggest the government is planning to curb negative gearing, overhaul the capital gains tax discount and impose new tax rules on family trusts when Treasurer Jim Chalmers hands down the Federal Budget next week. While nothing has been confirmed ...

FEATURE: Fixed income | Adjusting the lens

PENNY PRYOR | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

... reasonable distance to work. "Certain forecasts suggest that it is worth about a 1% increase in interest rates, just that change in fuel price," Quin says. Although with the sell-off in the last month, yields have gone higher, and credit spreads have ...

Rest calls on government to fix 'motherhood penalty'

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

... rather than penalising it. With women more likely to work part-time and take career breaks, the fund warned without further change, the financial impact of caregiving will continue to follow women well into retirement.

Future Fund gains nearly $2bn in March quarter despite market volatility

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

... stagflationary global environment," Arndt said. "Over the year, risk markets were supportive but there was a significant change of sentiment in the March quarter. The portfolio result reflects the strong performance of risk markets and our neutral risk ...

QIC faces heat over aviation firefighting asset privatisation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

... high standard of service delivery. Firefighters would continue to be employed by Airservices and this proposal would not change how ARFFS operations are conducted, including how decisions on mutual aid to other emergency services are made. UFUAV, representing ...

Unpaid super costs workers $24.4bn: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026

... reforms, coming in July 1, will require employers to pay super at the same time as wages, replacing the quarterly system. The change is expected to improve transparency and make it easier to detect underpayments early. The Australian Taxation Office ...

Super funds score win on stamp duty disclosure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026

... seven years in fees and costs summaries publishing in Product Disclosure Statements, rather than as an annual sum. The change is in response to concerns the inclusion of transaction costs, including stamp duty, may have been negatively influencing investment ...

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 ...

Lazard AM launches emerging market fund to retail sector

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026

Lazard Asset Management (LAM) has launched an emerging markets equity fund to retail investors. The Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Advantage Fund, which uses a quantitative solution and systematic investment process, is now available to retail investors. ...

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). ...

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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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