PM negotiates with AGL to keep coal firing
The government has reached an agreement with AGL to sell its Liddell coal-fired power station to an operator willing to keep it going for five years.
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Cannabis boom could take a hit
Buying shares in medicinal cannabis stocks is the new gold rush, as fundies and investors anticipate exponential growth in 'pot stocks'.
RBA's Lowe upbeat on economy, wages
RBA governor Philip Lowe is expressing growing confidence that a strengthening economy will deliver widespread wage gains to households.
Are these bankers PwC, KPMG's future?
When Annabelle Mooney and Cecily Conroy join PwC and KPMG next Monday, they will personify the huge changes in the financial services industry.
Google's diversity dilemma
The tech giant's struggles to be more inclusive led to the sacking of an engineer.
Millions of Australians lose out under default super
The controversial default superannuation system poses a risk for 1.4 million Australians, says a financial services body.
Investors balk at regulation of proxy firms
A tougher regulatory regime for proxy advisers isn't the answer to poor engagement between advisers and companies, super funds say.
Financial advice model 'broken': Quadrant
As more big banks eye an exit from wealth management, the opportunity opens up for some smaller players.
Twiggy's court win backfires on FMG
Andrew Forrest's bid to protect his Minderoo pastoral station has forced FMG to reapply for mining leases, which might no longer be valid.
Hey Ivan, the 'big boys' may have got it right
Ivan Glasenberg consistently lampooned his peer group in global mining for screwing up the mining boom. Time has shown they didn't.
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