Last updated: September 18, 2017

Low volatility but trouble looms

It is too quiet, says Claudio Borio, head of economics and monetary policy at the Bank of International Settlements.

AGL to net $500m solar boost

Australians are on track to pay more than $500 million to AGL to fund its flagship solar generators.

Strange case of missing Costello

All the media is talking about Seb Costello’s sudden three-week leave.

Super insurance revolution

The nation’s largest superannuation fund plans to cancel automatic life insurance cover for new members under 25.

Google in sex trafficking battle

Google and Facebook are among a slew of tech giants battling to block US legislation targeting online sex trafficking.

Durkan sets up Coles for growth

John Durkan has named Chris Nicholas as chief financial officer and revamped the supermarket chain with an eye for growth.

Deal activity to rise, says HSF

Andrew Pike is confident corporate activity will pick up next year after one of the quietest years on record.

Mitchell’s part-time dream

3AW morning presenter Neil Mitchell is contemplating radical change — going part-time.

Revised Ten bid in the balance

The fate of a revised bid for Ten Network from Bruce Gordon and Lachlan Murdoch will become clear this week.

Support for lab-meat start-up

Former cardiologist Uma Valeti has attracted star investors to support his Silicon Valley food technology firm.

Viking fights for berth-rights

Another international cruise company has hit the major hurdle of a lack of berthing facilities in Sydney.

Competition destabilising: APRA

The banking regulator has argued too much competition could affect the stability of the financial system.

ARN’s Atkinson punts on podcasts

Radio newbie Rob Atkinson has busied himself ­futureproofing the home of the KIIS and Pure Gold networks.

Government picks property firms

The federal government has tapped a series of new providers to manage the commonwealth’s property portfolio.

MG bidders lock in advisers

Bidders for Murray Goulburn have advisers locked down as they focus on the next stage.

Court case after failing at HRC

If you are branded a wicked, white-supremacist racist, be mindful about how you tell your accuser where to go.

ABC seeks salary legal advice

The ABC and SBS have taken legal advice about revealing the salaries of stars such as Tony Jones and Leigh Sales.

NextDC bid for APDC to lapse

The battle to gain control of the Asia Pacific Data Centre is on hold, with NextDC confirming its bid would lapse.

Waislitz slams Dubber raising

Dubber has earned the ire of small cap investor Alex Waislitz after its shares were placed in a trading halt.

Bankers drum up media deals

Investment bankers in the media space will be working hard to drum up fresh deals following last week’s media reforms.

Gas salvation is in the pipeline

It is extraordinary that a country so rich in resources faces an energy shortage. We should use our gas.

Blackstone looks to sell assets

US private equity group Blackstone has formally launched the sales process to carve off 10 assets worth more than $200 million.

Forced sale of Liddell is not on

Our too-lenient approach to acquisitions has left us with electricity markets far less competitive than they should be.

Debts make maritime waves

A ship with a claim of debt against it can arrive at any time at any port, sparking a rush to the Federal Court.

PNB office block for sale

Malaysian group Permodalan Nasional Berhad is readying to put Brisbane’s Santos Place office building on the block.

Lendlease to exit Bluewater

Development and construction giant Lendlease looks set to sell out of Britain’s Bluewater shopping centre.

KKR spices up Pepper bid

The team behind the $650 million KKR bid for Pepper Group is working overtime to get shareholders on side.

Tower boosts Centuria portfolio

Property funds manager Centuria Capital is looking to expand its office portfolio on Sydney’s north shore.

Energy costs a bitter pill

Chemist Warehouse’s Damien Gance has joined the chorus of leaders testifying to the damage from high energy costs.

Pratt unpacks US box plans

Anthony Pratt says his US company will build its next American box factory in the greater San Francisco area.

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