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The 2026 global economy: nervously muddling through
The world economy enters 2026 in a nervous state. Volatility and cautious consumers are the norm, even though growth has proven surprisingly resilient.
Federal Court hands out highest-ever $22.68m penalty to tax exploitation promoter
The penalties are the largest ever for promoters of tax exploitation schemes and were ordered by the Federal Court last Friday against Paul Enzo...
Super funds deliver slim January gains
SuperRatings research showed that super funds returned members on average 0.4 per cent for both the median balanced option and median growth...
ASIC permanently bans former financial adviser
ASIC has permanently banned former Sydney financial adviser Daniel Stuart McSweeny from providing financial services. Read more at SMSF...
Age pension to explode if super guarantee is ditched: ISA
ISA said modelling from Rice Warner has revealed the the age pension would have to make up for the delayed super guarantee increase, climbing...
Former accountant convicted of fraud appeals charges
Douglas Gordon Johnston has had three counts of obtaining a financial advantage by deception overturned by the Victorian Court of Criminal...
New online dating scam costing Aussies millions
As Australians get set to spend an estimated $1.1 billion this Valentine’s Day, the ACCC has urged caution, with scammers switching to popular...
Has early access to super lifted members engagement?
APRA stats have shown the final cost for superannuation members saw a total of $37.3 billion withdrawn through the scheme. Read more at...
Australian economy shows signs of outperforming in 2021
Following a tough year for Australian businesses, Pitcher Partners, in collaboration with Mergermarket, found that business activity has been...
Lifecycle My Super products leave members $170k worse off
Stats released by Rainmaker Information found that lifecycle My Super product members are up to $170,000 worse off in their retirement due to...
RBA backs JobKeeper end
Speaking at the National Press Club on Wednesday, Dr Lowe said he understood the government’s decision to wind down the JobKeeper program at the...


















