Bank of Japan answers investors' prayers
The Bank of Japan's decision to set negative interest rates has pleased investors who hope it will force banks to start lending but it is a shock tactic that could unsettle the financial system.
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Sacked ANZ trader drops 'toxic' claim
One of the two sacked ANZ bond salesmen who made controversial unfair dismissal claims against the bank has dropped his case.
ASX climbs above 5000 on BoJ rate move
The Australian sharemarket ended January mired in volatility, spiking on a move by the Bank of Japan into negative interest rates.
Radek Sali hires Goldman's Gregory
Goldman Sachs investment banker Adam Gregory is leaving the bank to set up an investment office.
Now the campaign is Trump v Murdoch
Tensions between Donald Trump and Rupert Murdoch's business interests have engulfed the US presidential campaign.
ANZ was overdue for a shake up
ANZ's tough new CEO deserves praise for pulling the plug on the bank's misguided Asian strategy and on overpaid executives.
'It's time to buy again', Blackstone says
Private equity group Blackstone says 'it's time to buy again' as it deploys some of its $US80 billion of unspent cash.
Emirates offers world's longest flight
If you are planning to jump on Emirates' flight from Auckland to Dubai, be prepared for a flight lasting 17 hours and 15 minutes.
Is there a changing of guard among the tech giants?
Apple and Facebook, two of the world's biggest companies, had very different weeks.
Should you follow Future Fund into cash?
The $118 billion Future Fund has a reputation as one of the most thoughtful investors on the planet, so should you follow its strategy?
