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The AML/CTF Amendment Bill 2026 gives AUSTRAC new powers to restrict or prohibit the use of high‑risk mechanisms such as crypto ATMs by reporting entities.

Poor financial oversight exposes businesses to risk, fraud and tax issues as they grow.

Today’s business leaders navigating Australia’s M&A landscape need to look beyond short‑term performance and financial metrics alone. What matters most to investors is a strong, scalable and defensible business, particularly in an environment shaped by geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Increasingly, ESG and sustainability considerations are not add‑ons, but core to business strategy and long‑term value creation.

Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime continues to experience change.

Explores proposed CGT discount and negative gearing reforms and what they could mean for investors.

The Full Federal Court confirms that owner and beneficiary benefits in family businesses are not automatically subject to FBT, reinforcing the meaning of “in respect of employment” and providing guidance ahead of the 2026 FBT season.

New and revised accounting standards, AASB 108

From 1 April to 30 June 2026, Australia’s fuel excise is halved and the Road User Charge removed, impacting fuel tax credit (FTC) rates for businesses. Learn how these changes affect claims and compliance.

Treasury has released draft regulations supporting the Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Act 2026, which introduced the new Division 296 tax on superannuation balances exceeding $3m and $10m. The regulations provide the long awaited operational detail on how the new tax will work in practice, particularly for defined benefit interests, large Australian Prudential Regulation Authority funds and Self-managed Superannuation Funds.

Family trusts can benefit from tax concessions that come with making a Family Trust Election (FTE) but risk Family Trust Distribution Tax (FTDT) if not managed well.

As professional services firms sharpen their focus on growth, scalability and succession, they’re beginning to revisit whether their existing operating structure is still fit for purpose. Changing your structure should be a strategic decision that can influence risk management, capital allocation, talent retention and long-term legacy, incorporation goes beyond a tax discussion.

Proactive stress testing to manage macroeconomic risk, strengthen financial stability and banking