Business

Senior markets reporter

Peter Hall has cited a poor investment performance following Donald Trump's US election win for his decision to quit as CIO.

Peter Hall in shock exit from Hunter Hall

Fund manager Peter Hall appears to have dusted a chunk of his significant personal fortune with his abrupt departure from the $1 billion-plus asset manager that bears his name.

Piazza Navona in Rome with detail of Fountain of the four Rivers.

Markets brace for Italian referendum

Markets are braced for a full calendar of events in Europe beginning with the Italian referendum on Sunday where polls indicate a win for the 'no' camp.