Life insurers commit to mental health action plan

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Australia’s life insurers will develop a new industry action plan for mental health, aimed at supporting long-term affordability and industry sustainability and delivering greater clarity, fairness, and transparency for customers.... Read more continue reading

Removal of tax on unrealised capital gains and commitment to consult gets strong tick of approval

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The SMSF Association has welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the Federal Government to scrap its proposal to tax unrealised superannuation capital gains. In a statement released yesterday, the Government also announced... Read more continue reading

Fortitude Investment Partners launches Small Cap PE Fund

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Fortitude Investment Partners (“Fortitude”), a leading private markets investment manager, has launched the Fortitude Small Cap PE Fund, an evergreen fund targeting lower midmarket opportunities in the private equity space.... Read more continue reading

PGIM expands Australian real estate business with senior hires to drive growth

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PGIM has bolstered its Australian real estate business with the appointment of two seasoned professionals to spearhead growth across its debt and equity platform. The strategic expansion is set to... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 10 October, 2025

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Investment markets and key developments Global share markets mostly rose again over the last week. US shares had a few wobbles on concerns about excessive valuations and a possible AI... Read more continue reading

Superannuation taxes and death benefit considerations lead advice conversations

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The future of superannuation has been in the spotlight in adviser conversations with clients over the past two quarters. The still unlegislated Division 296 for high super balances continues to... Read more continue reading

MLC is back….and they don’t care about the future?

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MLC, part of Insignia Financial, has relaunched its iconic brand with a provocative campaign, fronted by cult comedian Matt Berry, telling Australians they don’t care about the future, because retirement... Read more continue reading

From the outback to the ocean: meet the five 2025 ReCALIbrate recipients strengthening the future of risk advice

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From rural Queensland to the Perth coast, five remarkable women are being recognised through the 2025 ReCALIbrate program, each carving a unique path in financial risk advice. Now in its... Read more continue reading

ASIC’s annual report reveals strong growth in enforcement action and investigations and keen focus on strengthening markets

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ASIC has ramped up enforcement activity and commenced a significant body of work to address regulatory complexity and strengthen Australia’s markets, its latest annual report has shown. ASIC Chair Joe... Read more continue reading

Whither 60/40? What comes next?

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The 60/40 portfolio isn’t dead, but is it evolving, and will look different in the future according to GSFM investment strategist Stephen Miller.  He says it is time to consider... Read more continue reading