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Chalmers defends budget deficits in MYEFO

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 DEC 2024
... deficit for this year will be $1.3 billion smaller since the May budget, and $20 billion smaller than it was in the pre-election fiscal outlook (PEFO). "We are on track for a soft landing, and you can see that in any of the economic indicators. The economy ...

ETF industry scales to new heights: VanEck

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2024
... International equities led net flows in November, with US equities and global small caps benefiting from the US presidential election outcome. Meanwhile, Australian equities saw relatively subdued activity as investors explored opportunities outside ...

Wellington client exec departs

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024
... dedication and expertise in sustainable investment have been invaluable in driving forward the mission of PRI. Wendy's re-election is a testament to her commitment to advancing ESG principles in the investment community," the firm said. "We look ...

2025 economic outlook 'threatening': AMP

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024
... said. "Political uncertainty will likely be high in Europe with issues around the French budget and another potential election and a German election in the first half; and the Australian election is due by May although it's unlikely to lead to a radical ...

Dividends to be down in FY25: Equity Trustees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 DEC 2024
... pressures as rising costs are less able to be passed on to a weakening consumer. Internationally, Thompson said the recent US election result and anticipated rapid adoption of President-elect Donald Trump's pro-growth agenda of lower taxes, deregulation ...

Firms treat CSLR as 'insurance policy': FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2024
... relations and policy George John is hopeful that the committee will report by the designated date. However, if the federal election is called before May, the inquiry lapses. "The calling of the election is when parliament is suspended and we'll have ...

$3m super tax faces axe, pushed to 2025

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2024
... tax last week may well see the measure abandoned. The Division 296 tax could be shelved until after the next federal election, missing out on the opportunity to pass during the final parliamentary sitting of the year. Neo Super head of SMSF technical ...

SMSFs surpass $1tn milestone

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2024
... house last month, was on its way to the Senate only to be reported that it could be shelved until after the next federal election. "It appears the government has come to the realisation that they don't have the support of the Senate cross bench to ...

Top asset owners return to growth: Study

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2024
Assets of the top 100 asset owners globally returned to growth last year, with five Australian funds placed on the list and commanding 3% of the total assets. The Asset Owner 100 study from the Thinking Ahead Institute shows the world's top 100 asset ...

$3m super tax faces uncertain future

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2024
... superannuation tax, which was expected to come into effect 1 July 2025, could be shelved until after the next federal election. SMSFA chief executive Peter Burgess said the proposed tax is "deeply flawed" and would come with many unintended consequences. ...