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CPA Australia warns on resurrecting ALP’s 2019 tax package

CPA Australia warns on resurrecting ALP’s 2019 tax package

Major accounting group, CPA Australia, has warned the Govt against seeking to resurrect its 2019 tax on minimum trust distributions.
Inflation too ‘uncomfortably sticky’ for RBA to justify rate hold

Inflation too ‘uncomfortably sticky’ for RBA to justify rate hold

The RBA's decision to increase the cash rate to 4.35 per cent as per an 8-1 majority points to its strong concerns over such sticky inflation.
Life insurers resume return to work pitch

Life insurers resume return to work pitch

The Council of Australian Life Insurers has released a new report which reinforces life insurer arguments on return to work funding.
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Insto investors back ‘long-term value’ of private markets

Yasmine Raso 6 May 2026

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Unwavering appetite for untapped opportunities in AI sees investors turn to private markets, recognising the asset class’ “long-term value”.

SMEs face cash flow strain as payday super looms

Binaya Dahal 6 May 2026

Superannuation

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ScotPac’s chief executive Jon Sutton says the payday super reform represents a structural shift in how businesses manage their cash flow.

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Magellan brings in Vinva on global funds

Mike Taylor 6 May 2026

Funds Management

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In what represents a shift in focus, Magellan has brought in Vinva Investment Management as IM on two global funds.

Man holds head in exasperation

RBA makes ‘inevitable’ decision to increase rates by 25bp

Yasmine Raso 5 May 2026

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In the wake of a challenging inflation print, the RBA has made the ‘inevitable’ decision to deliver its third consecutive 25bp cash rate hike.

Rising debt push investors toward EMD

India: The Emerging Market Exception

Institute of Managed Accounts Professionals 5 May 2026

Investment

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India presents a strong case to be high on the list for emerging market investment allocations, according to Global X’s Malcolm Dorson.

Investor confidence

Pinnacle’s $100.5m vote of confidence in Metrics

Mike Taylor 5 May 2026

Funds Management

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Pinnacle and fellow foundation shareholder, NPSK have signalled their confidence by increasing their equity stakes in Metrics Credit Partners.

Avoiding cuts

Shield/First Guardian Budget insulation for ASIC

Mike Taylor 5 May 2026

Financial Planning

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The multitude of legal cases mounted by ASIC around the collapse of Shield and First Guardian may insulate the regulator from Budget cuts.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Unlock your clients’ income potential

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 May 2026

Industry News

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An Innovative Retirement Income Solution (IRIS), designed to increase the potential of your clients’ super, delivering the possibility of a higher

US Debt and the Dollar’s Dominance

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 May 2026

Industry News

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As the US budget deficit expands and questions are raised about the future status of the US dollar, what policy levers could help address the challeng

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Private Asset Academy: Unlock the key to the world of private markets

Financial Newswire Contributor 8 April 2026

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Explore nine essential lessons covering market definitions and investment strategies for private markets. Elevate your expertise and earn CPD.

AI and the drivers of future productivity

Financial Newswire Contributor 2 April 2026

Industry News

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AI’s ability to boost productivity could be game-changing. But what are the pitfalls and opportunities?


Nathan Jacobsen

Are principal advisers really inhibiting growth?

Mike Taylor 5 May 2026

Financial Planning

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The average advice business has too much knowledge residing in the head of the principal adviser, according to a new white paper.

Mergers and acquisitions

Count inks equity deal with VIC advice firm

Yasmine Raso 5 May 2026

Financial Planning

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A strategic equity transaction led by Count Limited has resulted in the merger of two Count Financial licensed financial planning firms.

Budget2026

Don’t expect CSLR relief from Budget2026

Mike Taylor 4 May 2026

Financial Planning

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Financial advisers are more likely to face a second CSLR special levy than they are to see meaningful relief in next week’s Federal Budget.

Blocks spelling FLAW

Hard legal facts get in way of proposed super policy

Mike Taylor 4 May 2026

Superannuation

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The major accounting and advice groups have backed Govt proposals on death benefits and financial abuse but point to the legal barriers.

Man examines balance sheet

Housing urged to be included in ‘balance sheet’ view of retirement

Yasmine Raso 1 May 2026

Property

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Homesafe Wealth Release has urged a new method of defining wealth in retirement beyond super and investment that includes home ownership.

Danger do not cross yellow and black tape

CBUS wants reinforcement of high-risk insurance cover

Mike Taylor 30 April 2026

Life Insurance

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CBUS is one of a few funds which hold Dangerous Occupation Exception insurance packages and it wants to reinforce that fact to new members.

Lazard AM woos Aussie retail investors with $35b EM fund

Binaya Dahal 5 May 2026

Investment

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Lazard Asset Management has announced the launch of a quantitative emerging markets fund for Australian retail investors.

Economic mistake

Recurring themes: Define the core problem

Matthew Drennan 4 May 2026

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Financial Newswire’s economics commentator, Matt Drennan laments that viewing the Australian economy pre-Budget is deja vu all over again.

Arrows going separate ways

Australia the ‘global outlier’ preparing for rate hike

Yasmine Raso 4 May 2026

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Economists pricing in a third consecutive rate hike by the RBA have labelled the country a “global outlier”, as other central banks held steady.