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Ask Fear & Greed: Why is Commonwealth Bank considered expensive?

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The federal government backs down, slightly, on capital gains tax changes. 

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The federal government backs down, slightly, on capital gains tax changes.&nbsp;
Tuesday 26 May 2026
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<li aria-level="1">Qantas&rsquo; plans for non-stop flights from Sydney and Melbourne to London and New York delayed again</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why people don&rsquo;t trust AI in the property market</li>
<li aria-level="1">Donald Trump says he is in no rush to do a deal with Iran</li>
<li aria-level="1">The competition watchdog ponders a fair price for a stamp</li>
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CGT backdown; Qantas long-haul plans delayed; Trump in no rush to do deal

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Australia is in the middle of one of the biggest intergenerational wealth transfers in history, with trillions of dollars expected to pass between generations over the next decade. But many families focus too heavily on tax, and not enough on governance, communication and purpose.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Kaajal Prasad, Head of Family Advisory at LGT Wealth Management about why successful succession planning starts with family values, not finances, and why many wealthy families struggle to bring the next generation into decision-making.

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Australia is in the middle of one of the biggest intergenerational wealth transfers in history, with trillions of dollars expected to pass between generations over the next decade. But many families focus too heavily on tax, and not enough on governance, communication and purpose. Sean Aylmer speaks with Kaajal Prasad, Head of Family Advisory at LGT Wealth Management about why successful succession planning starts with family values, not finances, and why many wealthy families struggle to bring the next generation into decision-making. LGT Wealth Management is a supporter of Fear &amp; Greed

Q+A: The great wealth transfer: what wealthy families get wrong

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.


ASX climbs


ASIO boss at Royal Commission


Charter Hall upgrades guidance for third time


Adore Beauty hit by cost of living


Magnussen finishes last at Enhanced Games

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ASIO boss at Royal Commission
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Charter Hall upgrades guidance for third time
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Adore Beauty hit by cost of living
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Magnussen finishes last at Enhanced Games
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