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HighlightsCapitalGains Taxreform debate is prompting ASX investors to reassess long-term portfolio strategiesPotential changes to CGT concessions could affect after-tax returns across shares and propertyInvestor sentiment may shift as tax policy uncertainty influencesCapitalallocation decisionsSmallBusinesssuccession planning andWealthstructures could face implications from any reformsAdvisoryDemandmay rise as investors …

Artificial intelligence is evolving beyond tools that assist users toward systems capable of acting on their behalf. Often described as agentic AI, these systems can interpret goals, make decisions, and execute tasks across digital environments with limited human intervention. In payments, this could mark …

Few questions in investing have generated as much enduring debate as whether it is better to back a small number of high-conviction ideas or spread capital across a broader range of opportunities. The tension between concentration and diversification sits at the core of fund …

The NDIS reform plan includes tighter eligibility criteria, more rigorous assessment processes, changes to supported independent living funding models, stronger provider oversight, and measures to reduce fraud and excessive billing. The reforms are being rolled out progressively, with phased implementation over several years to …

Starting a business close to retirement is increasingly common, as individuals seek independence, purpose, or supplemental income. However, transitioning from a stable career to entrepreneurship at this stage brings unique challenges. With limited time to recover from setbacks, avoiding common mistakes becomes critical to …

The S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index — the total-return benchmark that assumes dividends are reinvested — has delivered a long-run average return of roughly 9% per annum over multi-decade periods. Australian equities benefit structurally from the dividend imputation system, giving local investors access to franking …

Australia’s introduction of Public Country-by-Country Reporting (PCbCR) marks a significant shift in global tax transparency. Designed to provide greater visibility into how multinational enterprises (MNEs) operate and pay taxes across jurisdictions, the regime sets a new benchmark for disclosure requirements. Effective for reporting periods …