FinCap strengthens governance ahead of platform launch

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FinCap Group Holdings (FinCap) has inaugurated a dedicated Investment Committee for its private markets managed account platform, appointing Leanne Bradley as independent chair and David Wright as committee member ahead... Read more continue reading

Budget tax changes to drive capital toward SDA

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Barwon Investment Partners says the proposed changes announced in the Federal Budget would be a net positive for the Barwon Disability Accommodation Fund (BDAF) and the broader Specialist Disability Accommodation... Read more continue reading

Natixis Investment Managers hires Mai Platts to expand client services

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Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis IM), one of the world’s largest asset managers, has today announced the appointment of Mai Platts as Director, Client Services. Based in Sydney, and reporting to... Read more continue reading

No relief, no delays: Division 296 planning starts now

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Craig Brooke, CEO of KeyInvest, an APRA-regulated, member-owned mutual and specialist provider of tax-effective investment bond solutions, has made the following comment in response to the 2026-27 Federal Budget. “The... Read more continue reading

SMC welcomes Budget boost to make super safer, next tasks are to fix unpaid super and guarantee super to all young workers

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The Super Members Council welcomes a $17.8 million Budget boost tonight to strengthen consumer safety in super following the devastating collapses of the Shield and First Guardian schemes – and... Read more continue reading

Channel Capital appoints Xavier Jeans to strengthen distribution presence in Victoria

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Channel Capital welcomes Xavier Jeans to the role of Distribution Director, further strengthening its distribution capability as the business continues to grow and deepen its commitment to education and long-term... Read more continue reading

Access to financial advice critical to navigating Budget

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“The breadth of this Federal Budget, and the aims of Treasurer Jim Chalmers, are complex and wide-ranging, and its impact on Australians is likely to be substantial. There is no... Read more continue reading

The 2026-27 Budget – responsibility, productivity and fairness – or is it?

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Key points The key changes are a wind back in negative gearing, the taxation of real capital gains, numerous moves to reduce regulation, and modest net budget cuts over five... Read more continue reading

National vacancy rate rises to 1.2%, national asking rents rise by 7.3% over the past 12 months

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SQM Research has released its latest data on residential property vacancy rates. Australia’s national residential vacancy rate rose to 1.2% in April 2026, up from 1.0% in March. The total... Read more continue reading

Older Australians among biggest Budget losers as health insurance rebate cut hits seniors

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More than three million older Australians – including more than 400,000 pensioners with private health insurance – will be hit by the Albanese Government’s decision to cut private health insurance... Read more continue reading