RBA chief hits out at bankers' bonus culture

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The new RBA governor has hit out at the incentives-based culture at the major banks, saying banks need to return to being strong, valued professions not "marketing or product distribution businesses". 

Billionaire John Gandel offloads $500m Charter Hall holdings

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Billionaire retail landlord John Gandel has offloaded his entire stakes in property manager and developer Charter Hall Group and its retail trust, worth about $500 million, to focus on other interests

Markets Live: Rush to gold miners

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Shares are hanging onto their early gains, led by gold miners, after the US central bank scaled back its outlook for rate rises.

ANZ settles high-profile dispute with Oswals

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The long running battle between the ANZ Bank and Indian billionaires Pankaj and Radhika Oswal has been settled.

We are not 'inflation nutters', RBA's Lowe says

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In his first public comments as new RBA chief, Philip Lowe says the RBA doesn't see its job as always keeping tabs on price growth and isn't too worried about the housing market.

Can $A break to new yearly high?

The Aussie has rocketed higher following three key central bank meetings, but traders are already looking to new risk events.

Pester power, pyjamas power Premier

Full year sales at Solomon Lew's Premier Investments broke through the billion dollar mark for the first time last financial year.

Vocus to gain more fibre and undersea cables in NextGen purchase

Vocus can buy NextGen networks after the competition watchdog gave the deal the green light. 

The secret to a good marriage: Keep small financial secrets

The magic number for marital financial bliss is a mere $525. 

How much Sydney spends on groceries - and how much we throw out

Households in Sydney spend more on groceries than anywhere else in Australia.

OrotonGroup bags 31pc profit rise

OrotonGroup's return to its luxury brand roots appears to pay off as its full-year net profit jumps 31 per cent.

Zuckerberg's $4b pledge to end disease

The billionaire couple have vowed to spend up to reach a lofty goal: to cure, manage or eradicate all disease by the end of the century.

Housing boom a boon for Brickworks

A mixture of higher volumes and better margins is working well for materials maker.

Fed decision a buy signal for Lee

To the biggest bull on Wall Street, the Fed's decision is one more reason to invest in US equities.

RBNZ keeps rates on hold, but signals more cuts

New Zealand's central bank kept interest rates unchanged but said it expects to cut them again to return inflation to target.

New Zealand holds rate at 2pc

RBNZ governor Graeme Wheeler has reiterated that further easing lies ahead.

8@eight: Firepower from the Fed

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The local sharemarket looks set to open with a bang, mirroring a rally on Wall Street after the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged

Japan adopts 'lose-lose-lose' approach

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The once-conservative Bank of Japan is undermining its own credibility.

US charges Cooperman on $6m insider trading

The US has charged hedge fund billionaire Leon Cooperman with insider trading and making a $6 million profit illegally.

Rates are low, so borrow and spend, says OECD

The OECD has pointed to a way out of what it calls a 'low-growth trap' where persistently weaker than expected economic growth weighs on expectations.

Nasdaq closes at record high

The Fed's latest decision keeps in place the low rates that have helped underpin the bull market.

Apple in talks with car makers McLaren and Lit Motors

Apple is increasingly seeking help from outside companies with expertise in vehicles.

Fed holds US rates

The US Fed strongly signalled it could still tighten monetary policy by the end of this year.

Gold rallies on steady Fed policy

Gold prices rose to 1-1/2-week highs, extending gains after the US Fed held rates unchanged.

Highlights from Fed chair Janet Yellen's news conference

The following are highlights of Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen's press conference on Wednesday.

PNG backs second LNG Project

Papua New Guinea is backing a new greenfield liquefied natural gas facility led by France's Total.

Former Rio workers arrested for fraud

Five former workers at a Rio smelter in Quebec were arrested following a fraud investigation.

Goldman's Cohen sees US stock value

The US stock market isn't overpriced and has more room to run, according to Abby Joseph Cohen.

How to be a leader

As part of the Australian Financial Review and NAB Private miniseries on leadership in the new age, Ilhan and Alexander sat down earlier this month for a candid discussion about career lessons and insights.