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Budget changes could drive SMSF adoption: FAAA

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has warned the government's proposed capitals gains tax (CGT) and negative gearing reforms could unintentionally drive Australians towards self-managed super funds (SMSFs) as a vehicle for residential ...

IFM raises Atlas Arteria's bid, urges shareholders to accept

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... price of 2022. "There is no certainty that asset sales can be achieved at an acceptable price, and any sales may lead to a tax inefficient outcome for Atlas Arteria and securityholders. The timing of any asset sales are also highly uncertain, in contrast ...

ASFA lifts comfortable retirement standard to $730k for couples

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... perceptions of retirement adequacy. "But the reality is that retirement generally costs less than working life. Retirees pay no tax on superannuation pension income after 60, most own their home outright, work-related costs disappear, and concessions ...

Product showcase: Reframing financial advice

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
A diversified approach for a changing tax landscape The retirement savings confidence gap between 'advised' and 'unadvised' Australians is set to widen following the Federal Budget handed down in May. The Budget announcement introduced ...

Investors pile into income ETFs amid upcoming tax changes

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
... Australian investors are increasingly turning to income focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) as proposed changes to capital gains tax (CGT) sharpen the focus on after tax returns, according to new data from Global X ETFs. The ETF provider's latest monthly ...

HESTA extends decades-long partnership with J.P. Morgan

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... provide HESTA with custody and fund administration services, including the safekeeping of assets, fund accounting, valuation, tax and regulatory reporting, performance measurement, and middle office services, the super fund said. The partnership has ...

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026
... the closure of SMSF Adviser Network, an entity operating in a similar model under the authorisation provided by the National Tax & Accountants' Association's (NTAA) AFSL in April, with 85 advisers subsequently wiped off from the FAR. Meanwhile ...

Family office succession takes back seat to investments

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026
... Many employ formal financial performance measurement and annual budgeting processes. Specialist areas like legal services, tax planning, and cybersecurity are commonly outsourced. UBS found, however, that activities tied closely to family dynamics show ...

Almost half of Aussies not making voluntary super contributions

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026
... payments, despite rules allowing eligible members to make additional concessional contributions and benefit from favourable tax treatment. The findings come as the end of financial year approaches and as policy makers continue to focus on retirement ...

Treasury considers reward system for whistleblowers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... pursuit of the Macquarie audit contract. "Whistleblowers play an important role in uncovering misconduct and wrongdoing in the tax and corporate sectors," Mulino said. "They need protection to feel supported in coming forward on issues which may otherwise ...
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