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Greens, Labor agree on LRBA ban on SMSFs

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
... that conduct directly and not trade away LRBAs investing in residential property just to secure passage of their Federal Budget tax measures," Burgess said. "LRBAs are a legitimate investment tool that, when used appropriately and under existing regulatory ...

RBA on hold, rate cuts expected

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
... tightening already delivered and of the other shocks to the economy - including the Middle East conflict and recent Federal budget tax changes - on growth and inflation," Bloxham said. "We find it interesting that the statement essentially suggests that ...

Product showcase: Reframing financial advice

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... savings confidence gap between 'advised' and 'unadvised' Australians is set to widen following the Federal Budget handed down in May. The Budget announcement introduced what many describe as the most significant tax reforms in two decades ...

Cybersecurity, tech ETFs strongest performers in May

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
... global market performance, pushed the industry above $350 billion for the first time. "Domestically, the 12 May federal budget was the major event. The proposed removal of the CGT discount for investments falls unevenly across vehicle types. Unlike direct ...

ETF a rising craze among the Gen Z: Vanguard

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... What's holding Australia back from investing? Vanguard spoke to 1002 Australians in February 2026 prior to the Federal Budget. Nearly one in five Gen Z Australians report owning ETFs at around 19%, the highest rate of any age group. Ownership is slightly ...

Inflation eases, experts split on next RBA move

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
... in expectations and wage-setting, the board will need to act. "Fiscal policy adds to that challenge. The latest Federal Budget puts additional money into the economy next financial year, meaning monetary policy may have to work harder if inflation remains ...

Charter Hall updates FY26 guidance amid strong insto appetite

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026
... raising since inception despite recent changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing brought forward in the Federal Budget. "Across the capital spectrum, we anticipate heightened demand for higher yielding retail, industrial, social infrastructure ...

Bell Financial launches Tandem Capital

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... Gearing to buy equities can provide greater flexibility, liquidity and diversification," Fox said. He added proposed Federal Budget taxation changes could further increase investor interest in margin lending strategies. Fox said Tandem Capital was developed ...

Budget boosts fuel security, misses clean energy opportunities

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
... could have invested more in electrifying trucks and heavy machinery that use most of Australia's diesel. "This Federal Budget includes serious tax reform to deal with the housing crisis, but a patchwork of fossil fuel subsidies and short-term handouts ...

Structural reforms necessary despite global shocks: Chalmers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
... locked in autumn. Chalmers noted a large part of the work done prior to the Middle East conflict did feature in the Federal Budget presented on May 12. "Nobody here would be surprised they weren't identical to what we would have done in February, it ...
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