Banks need 'overhaul' not CEO pledges: finance expert
Australia's banks need more than pledges from CEOs to improve their culture following a series of scandals at their financial planning and insurance arms, a leading finance expert has warned.
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'Not much to smile about' ASX slips
The gold sector's gains wasn't enough to buoy the overall market, which ended slightly lower as investors fret about the strong US dollar and rising bond yield.
Markets Live: ASX wobbles lower
Shares end the day lower and the Aussie dollar struggles to lift, while Boral announces a big deal.
Qantas and American Airlines to fight decision to block flight deal
Qantas and American Airlines will fight a US transport regulator's decision to tentatively block an expansion of the pair's alliance which would have seen them fly more between Australia and the United States.
Proposal to scrap tax deductions for work clothes
About 500,000 taxpayers who claim tax deductions for non-compulsory work uniforms could be denied the benefit under a new proposal.
Trump supplies gravy to flavour Boral's $3.5 billion buy
Conventional theory on the strategy of mergers and acquisitions says that timing plays a large part in success or failure.
Where next for 'tarnished' $A?
The Australian dollar continues to tumble as traders abandon it for the greenback but commodity prices are limiting downside.
Goldman turns bullish on economy and $A
In a surprisingly upbeat note, Goldman Sachs has upgraded its growth forecasts and says there is a chance the RBA will start lifting interest rates next year.
'It's just nuts': More public service departments vote no
Fresh calls for arbitration after Agriculture, AAT and National Museum all vote no.
How to get wages bang for the tax cut buck
Well that's one way to deal with the problem of bracket creep – don't have a wages increase.
Deliveroo for a day
My adventure to find out if this was the future of work, or just a flash in the pan sustained through the generosity of venture capital investors.
12 things successful people do as workday ends
If you don't practise these effective habits, it may be time to reassess your end-of-day routine.
Caltex boss warns 'immoral' franchisees
The issues of wage fraud occurring across multiple industries last year and more recently alleged in the Caltex franchisee network are unacceptable.
Crown staff 'formally arrested', face months behind bars
AThe three Australian employees of James Packer's Crown Resorts detained in China face months more in custody.
Mining giant Rio Tinto expected to cut 500 West Australian jobs
Mining giant Rio Tinto has confirmed the company will slash more jobs across its iron ore division in Western Australia.
'A little bit too hard for women': How Greta went to the top of the class
For Greta Saggus, industrial design is about problem solving.
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Australia not home when opportunity knocked
Last week Australian government bonds finished 51 per cent dearer than when opportunity was knocking loudest for infrastructure. Michael Pascoe comments.
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Corporate tax cuts to wages furphy
If the government was genuinely concerned about boosting net wages, thereâs a more obvious solution than corporate tax cuts. Michael Pascoe comments.
Baby Bunting same-store growth moderates
Australia's biggest baby goods chain reports a "pleasing" start to the new financial year, with total sales up just over 20 per cent.
Kaufland studying Oz retail market
Aldi's archrival Schwarz Group is investigating setting up Kaufland stores in Australia.
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Is Australia ready for Kaufland?
Germany's Kaufland could rock the retail world if the 'hypermarket' giant decides to set up stores in Australia.
How President Trump could use the White House to enrich himself and his family
The president-elect plans to continue to own his global business while in office. This is a colossal mistake.
Public service bosses prepare for take-off as big votes loom
You're not getting arbitration or back pay, Defence bosses tell public servants.
Boral to double size of US business in $3.5b deal
Boral, Australia's biggest supplier of construction materials and building products, said on Monday it agreed to buy US firm Headwaters for $US2.6 billion ($3.5 billion) in a deal that will double the size of Boral's US business.
End the age of entitlement - for seniors
Australia's tax system has become skewed towards a growing and apparently untouchable group of 'taxed nots' - they are older Australians who pay roughly $1 billion per year less tax than younger Australians in the same circumstances, according to a new Grattan Institute report.
8@eight: $A eyeing a move into US71.40¢?
The ASX 200 was largely unchanged on the week and the fact SPI futures closed Friday's overnight session up seven points suggests a calm open for all sectors.
Limited transport is a big barrier to young people getting jobs
A new report reveals limited public transport is a major barrier preventing young people from getting and keeping a job.
Mining shares and Asian equities part ways
Deutsche Bank expects miners to underperform in the coming months and advises buying the dip.
New union to challenge 'shoppies' after massive wages scandal
The cosy, decades-long relationship between Australia's largest employers and the Labor party's biggest industrial backer, today faces an audacious challenge from a new retail union committed to boosting penalty rates
ASX set for slight gains as traders eye the US dollar
This week the US dollar is set to stay strong and yield stocks are expected to continue to suffer.
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