APRA stress tests mutuals
The prudential regulator is stress testing credit unions, building societies and mutuals to see if they can handle a severe downturn.
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Keating slams unaffordable tax cut
Paul Keating has blasted the campaign to lower the corporate tax rate as an irresponsible and unfunded impost on the budget.
BT executive sues for loss of $1m job
A former BT executive is suing the Westpac company saying he was fired after raising "serious concerns" about the quality of financial advice.
Australia warned of market contagion
The nation's top financial officials have briefed both major parties on the consequences of a British exit from the EU.
The rise of the regional restaurant
Think global, cook local is the ethos of a growing number of world-class chefs opening in regional Australia.
Bankers tip better M&A in second half
Volatile markets and political uncertainty have kept M&A; in the year to date to its lowest level since 2009.
Aviation expert flies in for Virgin shake-up
Virgin Australia has hired a new head of its domestic and international operations and will cut management jobs by 10 per cent.
The wharfie that cried wolf
Patrick's dispute with the MUA is now working to a pace defined by the union and the requirements of its political partners.
Medicare keeps Labor in the game
Labor has reported a boost in support from its Medicare scare campaign and now believes it could snatch between 12 and 14 seats.
Urbanisation, climate change good for growth
Urbanisation and climate change will create business opportunities for engineers as cities rethink infrastructure.
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