This Month
GemLife launches rump IPO bookbuild for $1.56b float
It’s the last stop for 2025’s biggest initial public offering in Australia, and sources say $25 million to $30 million in shares will be up for grabs.
Juicy margins, big pipeline: GemLife’s $750m IPO pitch to fundies
The past fortnight has been a rare one in Australian equity capital markets with two back-to-back big-ticket IPOs – a sight not seen since 2021’s listings rush.
Land lease communities biz GemLife locks in $750m IPO commitments
The family-owned land lease communities developer has secured firm bids for its $750 million IPO target, after its bankers closed the cornerstone bookbuild on Friday afternoon.
May
How this couple earns $150,000 a year in passive income
Peter and Lesley Boyle invested in residential property to increase their wealth. Then they discovered something better.
Husic urges Israel sanctions; Shvets’ advice for investors; Rich divorce tips
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Let’s just relax and pass the fair and affordable super tax
Even if you have to pay the tax, your comfortable retirement is safe, and you are still getting the benefit of tax concessions.
What the science says about death and working longer
Researchers have spent decades trying to find a link between retirement and longevity.
Tim Wilson and Geoff Wilson together again, at last
There’s the opportunity for a campaign manager to join them in their fight against Labor’s tax changes for $3 million super fund accounts.
Australia’s best super fund for 2025 is … Cbus?
Wayne Swan’s fund is up for a bunch of industry awards on Wednesday night. And no, none of them are for the most scandals.
Land lease giant GemLife eyes $700m-plus IPO at $2b val; roadshow on
GemLife is said to be hoping to sneak in a June bookbuild for a July float, although a final decision on timeline and pricing is yet to be made.
We have $250,000 a year to retire on. Here’s how to find your number
Paul and Melissa Bennett were surprised to find they could to retire at 55. But having enough money is only one part of retirement.
Rest Super plays into its leakers’ hands
A ‘confidential email’ telling staff to stop leaking to the media naturally resulted in more of that very activity.
April
Land lease giant GemLife tests appetite for IPO; tees up roadshow
GemLife is Australia’s largest privately owned land lease developer, owner and operator, with nearly 10,000 homes at 30-plus communities.
What happens to your brain when you retire?
During your working life, you’re getting up in the morning, socialising with co-workers and dealing with the mental challenges of your job. Losing that has an effect.
March
How this typical family will be affected (including housing worries)
Tori and Ryan Spettigue hoped for help with childcare, and they got it. Sort of. They still worry their kids won’t be able to afford to live anywhere near them when they grow up.
Deeming rates on hold in budget to woo pensioners ahead of poll
When the rates are increased, it is equivalent to saying the pensioner is earning more on their private assets and therefore needs less welfare support.
This is what a $5 million retirement budget looks like
We asked financial adviser Olivia Maragna to devise a plan for a couple entering retirement with a generous super balance.
GIC global real estate boss touches down as Aveo auction gathers steam
The Singaporean sovereign wealth giant is running hard at the up-for-sale, Brookfield-owned retirement village operator. And its bigwigs are taking an interest.
February
Treating patients with cancer, I’ve learnt 5 crucial life lessons
As an oncologist, I’ve tried to be a good student and take notes from those I’ve helped. One thing they’ve taught me? Don’t wait until retirement to enjoy life.
