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What does a world with 'zero migration' look like?

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... share of each country's migrant inflows. "Output per capita falls by around 12% by 2060 in Spain, reflecting heavy reliance on working-age migrants, while there is a more modest decline of around 1% in the US as its inflows are more mixed in age ...

Product Showcase: Calm in the chaos

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

... underpinned by four investment pillars. First, the fund only buys stocks on cheap valuations because that reduces their reliance on uncertain forecasts. Second, they stick with a bottom-up, not macro-driven, approach, which reduces their vulnerability ...

Chalmers overhauls negative gearing, CGT discount

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... tax settings. "Super offers every Australian a deal: if you set aside money for your retirement and reduce your future reliance on the age pension, you are rewarded by paying less tax. Australians rightly expect those tax concessions to remain stable ...

Rest faces scrutiny over alleged super reporting error

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... corresponding member record. The discrepancy raised concerns about data accuracy and reporting processes, particularly given the reliance on superannuation data for tax assessments and contribution limits. Marsh said the situation could materially impact ...

FEATURE: Fixed income | Adjusting the lens

PENNY PRYOR | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

... hyperscalers like Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet and Oracle have been moving from financing via cash and/or equity to greater reliance on the debt markets due to the scale and urgency of their computer power requirements. "Investment grade corporates have ...

APRA finalises CPS 230 amendments

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026

... "These amendments do not reduce the expectation that regulated entities actively manage the operational risks arising from reliance on these service providers." APRA also made minor amendments to supporting guidance to clarify expectations for managing ...

Australia averts recession but not slowdown: JPMAM

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026

... Sydney. However, Craig is optimistic Australia will not fall into a recession and will even weather through its heavy reliance on oil and refined products. "There's good momentum here in the economy. We're not thinking about that recession," ...

SMC calls for guaranteed super for domestic workers

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... retiring with more than $130,000 extra in super, increasing retirement income by around $4500 a year, while also reducing reliance on the Age Pension. SMC has previously advocated for this same law to be scrapped in relation to under-18s, who are also ...

Iran conflict exposes 'fault line' in Australian equities: VanEck

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026

... he said. "We think this is prompting a much closer look at portfolio construction, particularly strategies that reduce reliance on the mega-caps and broaden exposure across the market. "Importantly, this is also happening at a time when smaller companies ...

ASIC has 'strong appetite' to hold boards to account

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026

... job, which requires real engagement with information provided to them." The second is that: "Directors cannot substitute reliance upon the advice of management for their own attention and examination of an important matter that falls specifically [within] ...

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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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