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FAAA welcomes 'widow's tax' changes in CGT, negative gearing reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
... pleased that the proposed new sections directly resolve the widow's tax issue," the FAAA said, and thanked the government for engaging with concerns raised in its June submission and acting swiftly to implement a solution. The FAAA also welcomed ...

ASX launches first Australian bond and credit index futures

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2026
... billion in assets. The Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index provides broad exposure to Australian fixed income, including government, semi-government, supranational and corporate bonds, while the Bloomberg AusBond Credit Index focuses on Australian corporate ...

Trusts, foundations deploy $100m in catalytic capital: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2026
... capability and capacity, and more confident investors and investment committees. There is also an opportunity for active government leadership and market shaping through policy settings, risk-sharing, capacity building and infrastructure," lead authors ...

VanEck cuts fees on gold ETF

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2026
... diversify their reserves, inflation remains a risk and recent US treasury bond buyback signals concerns around rising government debt and the interest burden." VanEck said NUGG differs from other gold bullion ETFs as it is physically backed by Australian-sourced ...

Trustees, platforms, cyber risk under APRA spotlight

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
... than saying the package remains "an important transparency and accountability mechanism." "We continue to work with government on potential future revisions to the Performance Test," APRA said. Meanwhile, APRA said cyber security, artificial intelligence ...

Industry reacts to Mulino's sweeping reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... schemes and questionable actors." Financial Services Council (FSC) chief executive Blake Briggs, however, said the government must ensure a clear distinction between full professional advice, which tells a consumer what they should do in their personal ...

TAL names chief customer and health officer

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... channels. In her new role, Denby will also represent TAL in engagement with consumer groups, mental health organisations, government and industry bodies, including the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) and TAL's mental health action and ...

How next gen infra is transforming diversification: Partners Group

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... excellent diversification in a portfolio, while catalysing support for further public-private incentives aligned with the government's climate targets, an expert said. Speaking to Financial Standard, Partners Group managing director, private infrastructure ...

APRA targets platform trustees, welcomes stronger powers

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... entitled to compensation for their full capital losses. APRA will consult on the details of the framework once the government finalises the relevant legislation. APRA said the government's proposed compensation scheme will complement its broader ...

Australians struggle to navigate super and age pension divide

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
... provide access to free or subsidised financial advice. Rest has called for greater integration between super funds and government services, alongside progress on the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes reforms to give funds greater scope to provide ...