ETFs threaten 'overpaid fund managers'
ETF pioneer Graham Tuckwell has lashed the active funds management industry as he prepares a fresh push into Australia.
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NAB reports $3.29b interim profit
National Australia Bank has reported a first half cash profit of $3.29 billion, up 2.3 per cent and just ahead of consensus expectations.
Health budget aims to heal Mediscare
The four-year freeze on Medicare rebates will finally lift this July for some visits to the GP as part of a multi-billion dollar package to restore the Coalition's standing after last election's "Mediscare".
ASX futures down, $A plunges
Local shares are poised to open lower, taking their lead from Wall Street. Copper hammered. $A plunges 1.5%.
Business leaders back Roche for Olympics
The business elite is locking in behind retail stockbroker Danni Roche Olympic president, but John Coates has corporate support too.
Fed undeterred by slow growth
Federal Reserve officials remain on track to tighten monetary policy again, as early as next month.
Farmer makes a motza from Badgerys
"It used to just be called poor man's acreage - greyhound trainers and and truck drivers - but really it has been their lottery win,&qu...;
How Don Argus helped Jan du Plessis
The Simandou scandal is nothing compared to what Rio chairman Jan du Plessis faced when he first took the top job at the miner.
'Real risk' in $2b federal loan to WestConnex
New FOI documents on the mismanagement of a $2b loan to the Sydney freeway cast doubt on the government's infrastructure planning.
Adani throws Arrium a lifeline
India's Adani wants to buy $73 million of steel from embattled Arrium's Whyalla steelworks.
