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Trump building 'better' super system than Australia

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026

... Donald Trump has unveiled his new retirement savings plan, inspired by Australia's superannuation system. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the government designed a plan "that's something pretty close or in the direction of the Australian system." ...

Chalmers says Budget 'hostage' to Middle East conflict

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 20 APR 2026

... he is still prepared to present it on May 12. Chalmers has been in the US taking part in discussions with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other G20 nations. "We will do our best to take into consideration all of the developments around the world ...

Trump announces new US retirement plan

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026

... Pew Charitable Trusts, around 56 million Americans do not have access to a retirement savings plan at work. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the government could use the budget reconciliation process to advance the new retirement proposal. Bessent ...

Chalmers globetrots to sell minerals for foreign investment

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026

... Korea for a series of strategic discussions. "While in Washington DC, I'll have bilateral meetings with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama and Canadian Minister of Finance and ...

Chalmers unveils Economic Reform Roundtable agenda

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025

... competition and dynamism across the federation; and AI and innovation. The final day will include a presentation by Treasury Secretary Jenny Wilkinson on the role of budget sustainability and a presentation on building a better tax system by Grattan ...

Super funds given reprieve from Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 27 JUN 2025

... institutional investors expressed concerns over the retaliatory tax proposal. The announcement was made by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent overnight on social media platform X (previously Twitter). "After months of productive dialogue with other ...

Chalmers advocates for Aussie instos on 'Big Beautiful Bill'

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2025

... President Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'. Chalmers said he had a "very productive" conversation with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, where they discussed a range of issues facing Australia, including tariffs and Trump's tax bill. "This was ...

Treasury welcomes new leader

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 11 JUN 2025

... Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Both have been appointed to a five-year term. Kennedy has served as Treasury Secretary since September 2019. Wilkinson brings a range of experience in the Australian public service sector; she was previously ...

Sydney to host global superannuation summit

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 3 MAR 2025

... Investment Summit, hosted by US ambassador Kevin Rudd in Washington DC and New York, featured leaders like US treasury secretary Scott Bessent and Australian treasurer Jim Chalmers. The Summit showcased Australia's largest super funds, which invest $631.6 ...

Chalmers looks to trade super pool for minerals with US

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 27 FEB 2025

... Australia's super sector has deep pockets when it comes to investing in the US was naturally welcomed by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent said the super model and its scale was "fantastic, especially considering Australia had a population ...

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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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