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The ‘massive’ tax exposure your family trust may be missing
Thousands of trusts are headed for a ‘vesting cliff’ that could trigger automatic asset liquidations and large – potentially unanticipated – tax bills
Property investing will (probably) never be the same. What to consider
With a capital gains tax overhaul anticipated in the May budget, buyers agents say some investors are selling but others are preparing for a long-term “buy and hold” approach.
Hong Kong familiar ground for family offices
For families that prioritise legacy preservation, establishing a family office in Hong Kong offers genuine peace of mind
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Why a market downturn is the best time to boost super contributions
Boosting contributions now lets you buy more units at lower prices, reducing your average cost and accelerating gains when markets rebound.
Economists found a ‘give up’ cliff. Young Australians are teetering
There is a tipping point where young people, overwhelmed by the widening gap between effort and outcome, begin to disengage from traditional financial goals.
How handwritten forms give big investors a 12pc hidden edge
A study of 32,000 substantial shareholder ASX filings found 4 per cent were written by hand, and they were 12 per cent more profitable. Now a ban is possible.
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Manny Stul, John Hancock lead investors in celebrity fund
Family offices and other well-known businesspeople are piling into a $144 million vehicle that wants to partner with celebrities to launch consumer start-ups.
As the price of lithium tripled, so did this billionaire’s wealth
Mining entrepreneur Nick Wakim has seen his wealth rise to $3 billion in the past year, as he bets big on a lithium project in California.
Sam Arnaout’s Midas touch turns suburban pubs into pokie gold mines
Iris Capital has a remarkable knack of attracting high-rolling gamblers to its NSW hotels, increasing gambling profits and supercharging the value of the pubs.
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Hostplus mulls bitcoin investment option for super
An asset class that’s been largely shunned by the superannuation industry could soon be offered as an investment option for Hostplus members.
‘Darling, I’m not going anywhere’: The rise of at-home care
From assistance with everyday tasks to $30,000-a-week clinical care, some Australians are spending whatever it takes to bypass government waitlists and age in place.
Quiet garage sale from Porteous-Hancock mansion includes iconic portrait
Lavish furniture, rugs and a giant portrait of Lang Hancock are among items quietly being offered for sale by Rose Porteous’ husband.
Reclusive Perth family’s empire laid bare by internal feud
Over the past 40 years, the Gismondis have discreetly built up assets worth more than $100 million. Now an internal row has spilled into the courts.
CGT discount ‘overtaxes’ investors during high inflation
It was not concessional during times of high price rises over the past five years, new research by the Institute of Public Affairs shows.
What 4pc inflation could do to your retirement savings
A sustained increase in average inflation would be a drag on retirement income. Here are three ways to help protect your portfolio.
As the price of lithium tripled, so did this billionaire’s wealth
Mining entrepreneur Nick Wakim has seen his wealth rise to $3 billion in the past year, as he bets big on a lithium project in California.
6 habits that separate high earners from the truly wealthy
Understanding these behavioural shifts and automation secrets could help transform a good salary into lasting financial independence.
4 red flags that would stop me setting up an SMSF
Avoid SMSFs if you feel pressured by sales tactics, spot opaque structures, hear illegal early access promises or overestimate your investment prowess.
How to keep your seniors’ health card as deeming rates rise
Generous medical benefits worth up to $3,000 can be kept by monitoring income buffers and using superannuation structures to navigate rising deeming rates.
Gen Z puts trust in AI for financial advice. ASIC says don’t
Gen Z’s use of, and trust in, social media and AI to deliver financial advice has the corporate regulator worried.
Do you own the asset that beat the US market by 15pc in 2025?
In the shadow of last year’s metals boom, emerging markets were quietly outperforming – and that looks set to continue in 2026.
Wealthy Australians show how to ‘outsmart’ new $3m super tax
The government’s $2 billion revenue target might be at risk as people like Michael Finger and Brian Rodricks plan to beat the new Division 296 tax.
Wealth doesn’t protect elderly Australians. It makes them vulnerable
The very qualities that built a fortune – strength, acumen and an iron will – can leave wealthy older Australians dangerously exposed in their later years.
Rich parents drive rise in prenups
Against the backdrop of what’s being described as the greatest transfer of wealth the world has ever seen, pre-marital financial agreements are no longer viewed as something for celebrities or the ultra-wealthy.
How much to invest in your 20s, 30s and 40s to hit $1m
See our table for the monthly sums needed to reach $1 million by 65. Then start as early as possible, ruthlessly review spending and keep investing disciplined and simple.
5 questions every private credit investor needs to think about now
There’s a major crisis of confidence in the asset class that could soon engulf Australia. Before it does, we need to do some major soul-searching.
From hoodies to high tech: Self-made women join $180b list
Half of Australia’s new Rich Women are self-made as AI and retail disruption reshape the nation’s top wealth tiers.
The secret to beating market crashes is contained in this chart
When markets tank, fear can lead even the best investors to make suboptimal investment decisions. But what if you could take emotion out of investing?
James Packer confirms engagement to New York socialite
The unlucky-in-love billionaire is engaged for the fifth time, this time to an old flame.
