IAG may hand back cash
ANDREW WHITEIAG may return capital to shareholders in ‘meaningful amounts’ after striking new deals with international reinsurers.
Winners hard to find in FFA fight
Andrew WhiteWho wins out of the latest developments in soccer’s governance saga seems to depends on who you ask.
Tax comparisons ‘misleading’
Andrew WhiteBeware following US tax cut plans because our effective rates are already among the lowest, says Saul Eslake.
Trump tax cut ‘forces our hand’
ANDREW WHITE, CAMERON STEWARTThe rollout of the $US1.5 trillion tax and jobs plan could see investment dollars sucked out of Australia.
Fund fury over super probe
ANDREW WHITEIndustry super funds have called on the government to withdraw legislation affecting their governance and disclosure.
Tax cuts may not be enough
ANDREW WHITEAustralian companies doing business in the US could face an uphill battle to remain competitive.
ANALYSISRising complaints fuelled probe
ANDREW WHITEThe government financial complaints system gave early warning of pressures building for a bank royal commission.
ANALYSISLenders relent on their terms
ANDREW WHITEIt might seem like an about-face but there’s enough to suggest the banks have been working to get in front of the process.
FIFA on verge of takeover
ANDREW WHITEAustralian soccer has lurched to a fresh crisis that could result in FIFA running the code by Christmas.
Whiplash follows note from banks
ANDREW WHITEIt may be one of the quickest backflips ever but as the terms of reference reveal, the banks weren’t caught flatfooted.
Call to regulate proxy advisers
ANDREW WHITEA war of words has broken out between the country’s biggest listed companies and proxy advisers.
Lowy’s late plea for FFA plan
Andrew WhiteFFA boss Steven Lowy says the clubs’ bid for a bigger share of the code’s revenue threatened to impoverish the national teams.
Origin full throttle at Eraring
ANDREW WHITEOrigin Energy has upped the output from its Eraring coal-fired power station in NSW in a bid to rebuild profits.
ACSI hails board progress
ANDREW WHITEThreats to vote against director elections on boards with less than 30 per cent women are having an effect.
Origin spikes on power up plans
ANDREW WHITEOrigin shares have surged after it flagged plans to up output from its largest plant in order to capitalise on higher prices.
Rebates power retailers
ANDREW WHITEIt’s costing nearly $100m in revenue, but the market thinks a round of rebates is good news for energy retailers.
Energy sparked by Vic reprieve
ANDREW WHITEEnergy utilities have received a positive charge in morning trade on hopes the sector will avoid full re-regulation in Victoria.
Alinta in $1bn Loy Yang swoop
ANDREW WHITE, BRIDGET CARTERAlinta is betting on the long-term future of Victoria’s brown coal-fired generators, paying $1.2bn for the Loy Yang B power station.
Tech giants pose threat to banks
ANDREW WHITEChallenges from global technology platforms are a greater threat than other banks, according to banking leaders.
Energy retailers on notice
ANDREW WHITEAustralia’s energy retailers have been put on notice that the way they treat retail customers will come under close scrutiny.
Crisis could sink FFA board
ANDREW WHITEThe Socceroos coach’s resignation has left the game with another crisis when it can least afford it.
Bill pain sparks cut-off surge
ANDREW WHITEA spike in electricity prices has led to a jump in the number of people falling behind on payments, says energy regulator.
Macquarie harassment claim
ANDREW WHITEMacquarie is facing a damages claim of $US40 million ($53m) from its head of US cash equites sales, Khristina McLaughlin.
ExclusiveCall for broader reform on tax
Damon Kitney, Andrew WhiteBusiness leaders renew calls for the government to consider broader economic reforms and a wholesale tax review.
Macquarie Atlas plans break
ANDREW WHITEMacquarie Atlas Roads faces a bill of hundreds of millions of dollars to buy out a management contract from Macquarie.
Macquarie cuts loose early
Andrew WhiteIn the years leading up to the financial crisis, management used to boast of the ‘Macquarie experience’.
Insurers recover as premiums rise
ANDREW WHITEA “well overdue” rise in premiums after years of price competition has sparked a rebound in profits at insurers.
Sydney gains in Treasury shift
Andrew WhiteThe federal Treasury has almost doubled the size of its Sydney office in the past year as Canberra lost staff.
Sohn share picksThe stocks that top investors back
Andrew White, David RogersAt Sohn Hearts & Minds top fund managers share their best investment ideas to back medical research.
Call to shift from coal
ANDREW WHITEAustralia must diversify its economy away from coal exports to thrive in a modern economy, says inventor Ramez Naam.
