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Proposed CGT reforms could upend HNW low advice demand

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
... investors. Pointing to Treasurer Jim Chalmers' proposed overhaul of the capital gains tax (CGT) discount announced on Budget night, Inwood said that is perhaps "the best thing" the government can do for financial advice businesses. "Every rich person ...

Mulino targets retail investor protections, high-risk MISs: SIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
... how the government is approaching new regulation around MISs, which received a nearly $18 million funding boost on Budget night, Mulino said introducing "sensible guardrails" would not impede the contribution of MISs to the capital markets and economy. ...

Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... pressures and strengthening fuel security, wealth managers decry investors and the economy will not come out on top. Last night, Treasurer Jim Chalmers' jampacked "five budgets in one" covered housing, fuel security, cost-of-living relief, tax reforms ...

Minimum 30% tax for discretionary trusts

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... sustainable, and help fund tax cuts as well as the essential services Australians rely on," he added. In the lead up to Budget night, Chalmers sold reforms to discretionary trusts, along with capital gains tax discount and negative gearing, as strengthening ...

NEOS, TAL honoured at Life Insurance Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
The insurers were recognised for excellence in adviser service and product innovation. At an event in Sydney last night, NEOS took home the 2026 Life Insurance Award for Excellence in Adviser Service, presented by Financial Standard. NEOS was selected ...

'Not much' RBA can do about short-term inflation woes: Hauser

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) deputy governor Andrew Hauser said the central bank is focused on getting inflation back in line over the medium to long term while acknowledging the short-term outlook remains bleak. Speaking at an event in New York ...

Macquarie 'preparing for all contingencies' as conflict continues

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
... proposal, calling it one-sided and unfair. "Perhaps it's very hard to say, the Kuwaiti person we were speaking to last night said two things about Iran. One is that with Iraq, they let that war last nine years. Secondly, their value of life is not ...

Nominate now for the MAX 2026 Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... three decades. Last year, BlackRock and Generation Life were the biggest winners, with each taking home three awards on the night. Other winners included Colonial First State, Fidelity International, La Trobe Financial, and UniSuper. In all, there are ...

FEAL names Fund Executive of the Year

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026
... members and staff rather than himself, embodying the highest standards of leadership within our industry." Other awards on the night were given to Hostplus executive manager, client relationships and business growth Helen Wood as the winner of the FEAL ...

Monetary policy decisions now 'more difficult': Bullock

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... Australia (RBA) governor Michele Bullock said the central bank is doing its best. Speaking at an event in Melbourne last night, Bullock said there is a fine line in economics between science and art. "It is an art, but we try to bring a bit of science ...
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