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Senate report provides fuel for CGT discount tweak

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... than 20% of total CGT discount expenditure. The bottom 10 electorates only capture 1.6%. In a dissenting report, the Opposition described the findings as simplistic and one dimensional, saying it is actually a lack of supply that is driving the housing ...

Janus Henderson says Victory deal could leave it 'gravely damaged'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026

... receive the required shareholder approval, as Trian holds 20.7% of its outstanding shares and will actively solicit opposition to the approval of the proposal. Janus Henderson also relayed concerns on receiving an approval from Victory Capital's own ...

Division 296 legislation passes, LISTO to increase

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026

... concession is now smaller for those at the top, but it is still a concession." At the same time, Chalmers took aim at the Opposition, stating that both the new leader Angus Taylor and shadow treasurer Ted O'Brien have "failed this major test" by opposing ...

Opposition leader unveils fresh shadow cabinet

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026

Newly appointed Opposition leader Angus Taylor has unveiled his shadow cabinet, promoting Tim Wilson from the industrial relations portfolio to the position of shadow treasurer. Taylor became the leader of the Opposition after winning a Liberal Party ...

Division 296 bill tabled, suggested reforms fall on 'deaf ears'

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026

... parliamentary process, we encourage the government to release the draft regulations as soon as possible." Meanwhile, deputy opposition leader Ted O'Brien slammed the push to legislate the Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and ...

Mercer's Helga Birgden departs after 18 years

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026

... dedicated sustainable investment specialists, numbering about 60 people. Over the past 20-plus years, I also experienced opposition and was dismissed countless times as 'passionate,' meaning 'too passionate' and 'not an investment ...

Shadow Minister for Financial Services Pat Conaghan resigns

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026

... resignation from the position of Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Financial Services to the leader of the Opposition," Conaghan said. "Party convention dictates that Shadow Ministers must align in solidarity with the Leader of the Opposition ...

Natixis, Generali call off $3.2tn joint venture talks

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2025

... European champions contributing to the region's economic success." The Financial Times reports the joint venture faced opposition from the Italian government and several top Generali shareholders were also not in favour of the deal.

Mulino wants PII to step up to make CSLR sustainable

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025

... making the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) sustainable, Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino proposes, as the Opposition slams the scheme for "constantly running out of money." The newly released Enhancing the effectiveness of financial service ...

Super performance test, DBFO reforms coming: Government

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025

... that's not always possible, but I think in many cases it is. And I've certainly been trying to engage with the opposition... but also the greens and the crossbench," Mulino said. "I think where possible, it's better to try to get [reforms] ...

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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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