Why PEXA has bankers salivating
If you want to know why PEXA is one of the most talked about private companies in investment banking circles, take a look at the financial accounts.
Future Fund's Apple bet triples
The Future Fund's position in Apple has tripled over 2017, one of the biggest movers in its top holdings while AMP, Equity Residential and IAG are out.
Fortescue discount hits 40pc
Well, Nev Power did say the final three-quarters of 2017 would be tough. The normal cycle of the iron ore year has been changed by China's anti-pollution push.
No glory in BBSW settlements
ANZ and NAB's settlements with ASIC exposes a rotten culture in the dealing rooms of both banks.
NBN speeds tested: shift workers rejoice!
As long as you're the only one in your street who's heavily using Internet of Things devices, uploads are awesome on the NBN.
ASX poised for flat open
Shares are poised to open flat as Wall St fell on news a corporate tax cut may take five years to implement.
Ex-Trump campaign chief charged
Paul Manafort has been charged in a 12-count indictment with conspiracy against the US.
Westpac takes on ASIC alone over rate rigging
Westpac is expected to tell the Federal Court that 12 of the 16 contraventions alleged by ASIC for rigging the bank bill swap rate have no merit.
Retailers slow to get into mobile commerce
Companies risk missing out on millions of dollars in sales by failing to embrace mobile commerce as quickly as their customers.
Cashed up miners face rising tide of royalties
More major mining jurisdictions are considering royalty hikes, with Brazil and Chile threatening to follow Western Australia's example.
FMG's China discount getting bigger
The discount received by Fortescue Metals Group for its low grade iron ore in China shows no sign of narrowing.
Baosteel dips toe back into Australian coal
Baosteel dips its toe back into the Australian mining sector for the first time since its disastrous $1.4b takeover of Aquila Resources.
Partners for Growth fires up local financing
Silicon Valley-based Partners for Growth views Australia as an "underserviced market" for financing of growth companies.
Macquarie holds place in world's top 100 managers
Banking powerhouse Macquarie retained its position in a ranking of the top 500 global fund managers.
Contango to focus on retail market
Contango will make its retail and SMSF investment strategies a priority for the group under a restructure that saw the exit of managing director George Boubouras.
The road to 6000 won't be easy
Are shares finally about to play catch-up with global markets in a major way?
ASX rebounds on banks
The ASX was largely boosted by investor appetite for most of the banks and energy stocks, though Myer suffered some investor displeasure.
Opinion
Banks move closer to instant mobile payments
Unable to do a deal with Apple, three of our biggest banks have found another way to team up.
NBN: it's how we don't connect
The NBN service is fast becoming another community connection drop-out for the government.
A stronger Xi means a more brittle Chinese state
China's Communist Party's 19th Party Congress was a big win for Xi Jinping, a loss for China and a worry for the rest of the world.
AFL star the latest villain in revenge porn fight
Technology and empowered revenge porn victims are slowly stripping the web of their own private images and making perpetrators accountable.
PM told don't cross the Gympie Line
Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten plan to try to help their respective parties ahead of the November 25 Queensland election.
Coalition tensions simmer over High Court fallout
Tensions between the Coalition partners are simmering after Barnaby Joyce insisted he would speak his mind while campaigning for his seat.
A third of Qld businesses turning to minor parties
Queensland businesses have threatened to vote for the minor parties, including One Nation, unless there are more policies to kick-start the economy.
No WA gas without GST reform: Wyatt
WA shouldn't have to rescue eastern states from their gas "policy failures" without getting GST relief, says WA Treasurer Ben Wyatt.
No serious byelection competition for Barnaby
Barnaby Joyce is set to bag an easy victory in New England byelection after One Nation and Shooters, Fishes and Farmers parties said they would not field candidates.
US tax cut may take five years
House tax writers are discussing a gradual phase-in for the corporate tax-rate cut that President Donald Trump wants.
EU-Australia trade deal moves closer
A European trade delegation will help determine the structure of the negotiating strategy on the stalled EU-Australia free trade agreement.
China lifts Aussie beef ban
China has lifted a ban on beef exports from six Australian abattoirs, following what Beijing claimed was a labelling error.
Republicans battle tax rent seekers
The Republican effort to overhaul the tax code suffered a bruising setback over the weekend: Home builders came out against it.
Iceland's Independence Party just scrapes through
President Gudni Johannesson would normally call upon the leader of the biggest party. But the Independence Party emerged somewhat weakened.
Personal Finance
Grow Super to offer 'hybrid' pension product
The founders of Grow Super are casting their net wider than the millennial market, with plans for a new pension product.
Bank staff on alert for signs of elder abuse
The Financial Ombudsman Service has issued an update to frontline banking staff on how to spot signs of financial elder abuse
Macquarie slashes rates in mortgage battle
Macquarie is taking on the big four with a low-priced mortgage package that includes premium features rivals have stripped out to keep down costs and rates.
Feathers set to fly at Ingham's AGM
Feathers are set to fly at Ingham's AGM on Tuesday after executives and directors have been issued $32m worth of bonuses after listing last year.
Lander & Rogers faces harassment claims by gay partner
A former partner has alleged he was sexually harassed because he is gay but the firm says he was sacked because he was moonlighting as a real estate agent.
Matt Barrie gives evidence against former employee
Freelancer gave multiple pay rises to its vice president of operations before he was sacked for allegedly complaining about an abusive colleague.
ASIC snares first penalty for breach of best interests duty
A Melbourne financial planning firm has been ordered to pay $1.1m as part of the first civil penalty imposed for breaching their duty to act in the best interest of their clients.
Passing the buck on corporate governance
Institutional investors have tremendous power over executives and their decisions. Yet a large chunk of that power is outsourced to proxy advisers.
Lifestyle
Ho Chi Minh City essentials
If you're passing through the city, here are the essentials of where to eat, stay and play, including the hottest new venue and where the business crowd meets.
