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Replace capital gains discount with income averaging: e61

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026

In a submission to the Senate Select Committee, e61 Institute suggested replacing the capital gains discount with a fairer approach, under which individuals can spread gains over time rather than being taxed in a single year. e61 said the discount distorts ...

GESB alignment strategy sees member, FUM growth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026

... that all the technology and infrastructure we have around that supports the interaction with an app. But I think it's fair to say we would like to implement an app in the coming year or two. Don't hold me to that, that's all, but we are doing ...

ASIC sues BDO Audit for misleading statements

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026

... FY20 to FY22 were not materially false or misleading. BDO at the time insists that the financial reports "gave a true and fair view" of Dubber Group's financial position based on its audit evidence, and that it had conducted the audit in accordance with ...

AFCA streamlines approach to over 1800 Shield, First Guardian complaints

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025

... lead decision approach for Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund complaints, aiming to deliver a "consistent and fair" outcome for all affected investors. The lead decisions for MWL Financial Services, Financial Services Group Australia ...

Treasury seeks feedback on major super tax reform

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 19 DEC 2025

Treasury is seeking industry feedback on the proposed reforms that aim to reduce tax concessions under Division 296 "enjoyed by individuals with large superannuation balances." The proposed changes centre on applying a 30% tax rate on earnings from ...

TT Investments improves cash offer for 360 Capital shares

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 19 DEC 2025

... remaining shareholders accept the offer. The committee's independent expert Grant Thornton concluded the previous offer was "fair and reasonable". "Given the consideration under this new takeover is identical to the previous takeover offer by TT ...

Netwealth to spend $101m compensating First Guardian victims

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025

After admitting it didn't sufficiently assess the First Guardian Master Fund before making it available to super members, Netwealth is being sued by ASIC and will repay $101 million to victims. More than 1000 investors had their money in the First ...

Increases coming for veterans' superannuation

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025

The government is increasing payments related to the Defence Force Superannuation Benefits program, Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirmed in the mid-year economic and fiscal outlook (MYEFO). Treasury said payments related to the Defence Force Superannuation ...

South Korea looks to Australia for next sovereign wealth fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2025

... ensure balanced regional development, with 40% of investments to be allocated outside of Seoul and to be approved by the Fair Trade Commission, it said. It is expected the National Growth Fund will begin investing in early 2026. Plans for the fund have ...

Mulino looks to reform CSLR

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2025

After holding a roundtable discussion yesterday, Minister for Financial Services Daniel Mulino says all consumer-facing sub-sectors within the financial services sector, and all 23 retail-facing sub-sectors will foot the $47.3 million CSLR special levy. ...

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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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