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Australia’s 13 Million Spare Bedrooms Could Ease Housing Crisis if Pension Rules Change
Australia’s census on August 11 will update the count of 13 million spare bedrooms. Experts say changing pension rules could unlock rental supply and ease housing affordability.

Lidl Halts EV Orders for Staff as German Automarket Volatility Bites
Lidl parent Schwarz-Gruppe halts electric vehicle orders for employee company cars in Germany due to volatile market conditions and changing regulations. Current fleet includes one-fifth EVs.

Australia’s New CGT Rules Create $500,000 Tax Trap for Retirees July 25
Australia’s new capital gains tax rules remove the 50% discount and replace it with inflation indexation, creating a $500,000 tax trap for unwary retirees and investors. The change breaks tax parity with dividend income.

Australia’s New Super Tax Hits High Earners From July 1: What Retirees Need to Know
Australia’s new Division 296 superannuation tax from July 1, 2026 hits high-balance retirees with 30-40% rates. Affects 90,000 people with balances over $3 million. Capital gains tax and negative gearing changes also take effect July 2027.

Australia’s New 30% Capital Gains Tax Hits Retirees From July 2027
Australia’s new capital gains tax reform cuts the 50% CGT discount and imposes a 30% minimum tax rate from July 1, 2027. Retirees and investors should realise gains before the deadline to save tax.

Australian Shares Fall as Oil Prices Surge Above $100 and Inflation Fears Return
Australian shares slipped on July 24, 2026, after oil prices climbed above US$100 per barrel, bringing inflation concerns back into focus. Crude prices jumped following renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, leaving investors cautious across global markets. Higher energy costs could put more pressure on businesses, households, and central banks. So, what pushed the…

HSBC (LSE: HSBA) to Sell Singapore Insurance Unit for £1.6B, Signs 15-Year Allianz Partnership
HSBC agreed to sell its Singapore life and health insurance business to Allianz on July 24, 2026. The deal values HSBC Life Singapore at S$2.7 billion, or roughly £1.6 billion. It will also enter a 15-year exclusive bancassurance partnership with the German insurer. The transaction generates a pre-tax gain of $1.8 billion and lifts HSBC’s…

EPFO Warns Against Shifting Provident Fund Savings Into Mutual Funds
EPFO issued a clear advisory on Thursday, July 23, 2026, urging employees not to withdraw provident fund savings solely to invest in mutual funds. The retirement body stated that EPF and mutual funds serve fundamentally different financial goals. Posting on social media platform X, EPFO used the tagline “EPF is enough for the wise” to…

India VIX Jumps 5.51% to 14.22 as Investors Brace for Market Swings
India VIX surged 5.51% to 14.22 in early trade on July 24, 2026, signaling rising investor unease. The Sensex tumbled 579.30 points, or 0.74%, to 75,830.10 by 9:30 AM IST. The Nifty 50 slid 167.20 points, or 0.70%, to 23,702.40, dropping below the 23,750 mark. Escalating Middle East tensions and a sharp crude oil spike…