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Labor's capital gains proposal flawed but better than what we have, economists tell inquiry

Economists defend capital gains changes despite flaws as business groups line up in opposition Mon 15 Jun 2026 at 4:55pm In short: The first of two days of hearings into Labor's capital gains and negative gearing changes has seen qualified support from a handful of economists, but round condemnation from business groups. The government is considering limited carve-outs, including for startups. The second day of hearings is on Tuesday.

Australia’s Sigma drops out of talks to buy UK’s Boots

End of discussions on takeover estimated at $10bn extends uncertainty for 177-year-old British chainBusiness live – latest updatesThe Australian pharmaceutical group Sigma Healthcare has dropped its pursuit of the UK retail chain Boots, abandoning a takeover estimated to be worth $10bn (£7bn).Sigma, a wholesaler and retailer, said on Monday that a deal ​to by the high street pharmacy business – which has 1,800 UK stores – would not meet its strategic ‌and capital investment objectives.

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UniCredit Asks BaFin to Review Commerzbank Statements Over Bid

UniCredit Asks BaFin to Review Commerzbank Statements Over Bid UniCredit SpA asked Germany’s BaFin to investigate statements by Commerzbank AG that it says have undermined its takeover offer, further ratcheting up tensions between the two banks. Commerzbank’s comments have created a “misleading narrative” around the offer process, the Milan-based bank said in a statement Monday. UniCredit rejected allegations related to its disclosures and shareholding position, saying it has acted in full...