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IFM maps path for super funds to meet US infrastructure funding gap

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
... infrastructure investment incentive (I3Gs) grants. IFM Investors suggested regulatory reform to allow investors to retain existing tax-exempt debt under public-private partnership (P3) arrangements. Under current regulations, governments retire any tax-exempt ...

Cbus calls for tax reform on TPD payouts in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
Cbus has used its pre-Budget submission to call for clearer, fairer tax settings on total and permanent disability (TPD) insurance payouts for members under 60 years of age. Cbus said such reforms could save workers and their families thousands of dollars ...

AFCA expands C-suite with three hires

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has announced three new C-suite appointments. In two newly created roles, Deborah Jenkins has been appointed chief customer officer and Stevie-Ann Dovico has been appointed chief technology officer. ...

MLC completes full Retirement Boost rollout for advisers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026
... MLC Retirement Boost can be used as a standalone solution or alongside an account-based pension. It is designed to deliver a tax-free retirement income for life, with investment flexibility and potential Age Pension advantages for members. MLC Expand ...

WT Financial Group focuses on B2B strategy as profits grow

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
... $119.6 million, an increase from $106.1 million in the previous corresponding period. Meanwhile, underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) increased 20.8% to $2.6 million, while statutory NPAT increased 12.1% to $2.4 million, and operating cash flow increased ...

Trump announces new US retirement plan

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
... defined contribution retirement savings and investment plan that offers US Federal employees the same type of savings and tax benefits that many private corporations offer their employees under 401(k) plans. Under the new proposal the government would ...

Australian Ethical unveils strong half-year results

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
Australian Ethical saw underlying profit after tax (UPAT) increase by 25% to $14.4 million in the six months to December end, while net profit after tax (NPAT) attributable to shareholders was $13.3 million, up 42%. Revenue of $65.8 million was up 13% ...

Perpetual sees 349% profit jump

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
Perpetual has reported a 349% jump in net profit after tax to $53.9 million in the first half. It posted a jump of 12% in underlying profit to $112.7 million and delivered $60 million in annualised savings and is on track to achieve the targeted $70-$80 ...

Generation Life expands investment menu

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... institutional investors, adding greater choice and deepening diversification for investors and financial advisers seeking tax-efficient portfolio construction. "Investor expectations have changed. People want access to the tools and opportunities that ...

GDG reports record FUM growth, eyes stronger second half

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... Group (GDG) saw strong returns across all its business lines in the six months to 31 December 2025, with net profit after tax growing 63% to $20.1 million in the period. The group is now targeting even better performance in the second half, it said. ...