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ASIC moves to extend managed investment scheme relief measures

VINNY VUCAGO | THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has moved to extend relief measures applying to a range of managed investment schemes, proposing to remake six legislative instruments due to expire later this year. Under the proposal, the ...

Future Fund makes two new appointments

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has appointed two new members of the Future Fund Board of Guardians for five-year terms. Fiona Trafford-Walker commenced her term on May 12, and Adam Tindall will also join following the conclusion of Deborah Ralston's term in ...

ASIC flags disclosure flaws in first wave of mandatory climate reports

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has raised concerns over the use of misleading disclaimers, inconsistent climate risk disclosures and unclear reporting assumptions in the first round of mandatory sustainability reports lodged ...

Government to commit $3.7bn to strengthen aged care access

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

The government will invest $3.7 billion to increase the supply of residential aged care accommodation, accelerate the release of Support at Home packages and enhance the quality and affordability of aged care services. In a direct response to the Residential ...

Chalmers chooses 'hard road of reform' in Budget

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled the Federal Budget, delivering a deficit for 2026/27 of $31.5 billion, as the government prioritises reform over relief. The 2025/26 deficit came in at $28.3 billion, a far cry from the $36.8 billion that had been ...

Chalmers overhauls negative gearing, CGT discount

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has affirmed the highly anticipated overhauls to the capital gains tax (CGT) discount and negative gearing in a bid to "level the playing field for first home buyers." The 50% CGT discount will be replaced with inflation-adjusted ...

ASIC bans property wealth coach operating without licence

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026

ASIC has permanently banned Queensland property developer Trent Simon Giumelli from providing financial services after he raised $48 million from members for real estate wealth coaching programs without a financial services licence. ASIC has accused ...

Takeovers Panel denies Atlas Arteria interim order request

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026

Takeovers Panel said it rejected Atlas Arteria's request to impose an interim order against IFM Investors despatching its bidder's statement in its current form, despite the global toll roads business saying the two-tiered pricing structure ...

Performance test reforms to curb benchmark hugging: Treasury

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026

Treasury is addressing benchmarking-hugging incentives encouraged by the superannuation performance test in a new round of consultations that aim to overhaul several "unintended consequences" it has created over the last five years. Treasury acknowledges ...

Clearer distinction of advice required around aged care costs: Review

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026

A recent review has outlined the need for a proper distinction between financial advice and information obtained from aged care providers when it comes to understanding the costs and financial impact of residential aged care accommodations. The Independent ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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