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Removing CGT discount on all assets will make tax system fairer: Chalmers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... Investment Managers event in Sydney, Chalmers addressed concerns on the application of CGT on all assets such as shares and not just real estate. Chalmers explained the CGT changes are about more accurately compensating investors for inflation and to ...

ASIC flags disclosure flaws in first wave of mandatory climate reports

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026

... The regulator said some entities included disclaimers either within or near sustainability reports stating investors should not rely on the disclaiming responsibility for the accuracy of certain disclosures. ASIC warned such statements conflict with ...

Combating modern slavery difficult but not impossible: RIAA

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026

While it might be challenging to construct a truly modern-slavery-risk free investment portfolio, it is not impossible, a sustainability expert says, who will help wealth managers combat such risks at next week's Responsible Investment Association ...

Investors rotate into fixed income as diversification demand grows: Capital Group

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026

Institutional investors are increasing allocations to fixed income and broadening exposure beyond the US as they reposition portfolios for a more volatile and fragmented macro environment, according to new research from Capital Group. The firms Fixed ...

North expands adviser support with new hire

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026

AMP North has appointed a head of business development and national sales manager as it focuses on expanding adviser support and distribution capabilities. AMP North has appointed Kristen Lennis-Harvey as head of business development and national sales ...

Plato launches global shares ETF

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026

... "Importantly, this strategy delivers income for clients purely from the cash dividends paid out by portfolio holdings and is not reliant on derivatives trading or capital gains realisation for income generation." Meanwhile, Plato founder and managing ...

InterPrac targets First Guardian victim, disputes AFCA ruling

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026

... InterPrac said there was no basis to recommend Kee switch from her Macquarie product to AusPrac and a reduction in fees is not sufficient to recommend a switch. It also did not agree with AFCA determining Kee's investments into the FG Diversified ...

Low fees a strong indicator of fund survivorship: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026

... Morningstar said while active managers frequently outperform fixed-income indexes on a gross-of-fees basis, these gains do not always translate into superior net outcomes once fees are accounted for. "Broadly, these findings align with our view that ...

UniSuper makes investment changes for High Growth option

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026

... with the addition of developed and emerging Asian economies. "To invest in a portfolio of global securities (including but not limited to international shares) which may include Australian shares and securities that seeks to take advantage of the expected ...

Law blocking abusers hiding super assets passes parliament

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026

... Act 1966, so compensation debts linked to child sexual abuse convictions survive bankruptcy proceedings. The reforms apply not only to future compensation orders but also historical unpaid orders that remain legally enforceable. The law received bipartisan ...

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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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