Time to sell the investment property?
The perpetual housing boom is over. Property prices will be flat next year, and the next 10 years in property should look very different from the past 10.
Judge blasts 'unethical', 'dishonest' ANZ, NAB
A judge has blasted ANZ, NAB for gross departures from basis standards of commercial decency for which the banks will pay $50 million each.
Alexander should quit if dual citizen: PM
Malcolm Turnbull has suggested John Alexander should stand down and be referred to the High Court if he believes he's a dual citizen.
Ten-CBS hearing descends into near farce
A quixotic attempt to stop CBS buying Ten descended into farce on Friday morning. The takeover bid has now been cleared.
Hasty rate hikes could trigger crash: UBS
As property prices come off, but wages fail to grow, people are much more sensitive to interest rate hikes, says UBS.
Inside Tabcorp's record $45m fine
The reasons for Tabcorp's record $45 million fine by AUSTRAC show it could have been a lot worse.
Markets: Miners pummel ASX
Miners are leading the ASX down today, after US markets turned jittery on worries about the timeframe of a plan to cut US taxes.
Rates on hold as RBA lowers inflation forecast
The RBA has lowered its inflation forecasts and warned that arrival of new foreign retailers, such as Amazon, will "constrain the ability of retailers to pass on higher costs".
ANZ to renew focus on institutional banking
When ANZ Bank CEO Shayne Elliott and CFO Michelle Jablko hosted investors in the bank's Sydney HQ this week the special guest was head of institutional banking Mark Whelan.
Inside Tabcorp's record $45m fine
The reasons for Tabcorp's record $45 million fine by AUSTRAC show it could have been a lot worse.
Federal court approves ANZ and NAB settlements
ANZ and NAB have had settlements totalling about $100m for the high profile BBSW trial approved by the Federal Court.
Can tropical sex save Ten execs?
Network Ten is betting a tamed-down version of a raunchy US dating show and a comedy that solves trivial problems can protect its top executives' jobs.
Delay in Republicans tax-cut plan hurts markets
News that the Republican Senators' plan would delay any tax cuts until 2019 has thrown cold water on Wall Street.
Why oil producers doubt the forward curve
Several oil producers are more bullish on 2020 oil prices than the futures market suggests.
Interest rates must go up despite inflation
The single-minded focus on weak inflation misses the big picture, warns a former RBA deputy.
Banks, miners spearhead ASX push beyond 6000
Shares extended this week's push through the 6000 level on Thursday, with miners and banks leading the advance.
Why the 'Trump trade' is not all about him, one year on
Despite the US president's claims, there's much more to the so-called 'Trump trade' than The Donald himself.
Opinion
Government on hold until March at least
The citizenship crisis is one that will be determined by our democratic institutions, and the generally craven sloppiness of many of our parliamentarians.
Santos finds a magic pudding to swap
Santos boss Kevin Gallagher has nimbly negotiated the gas crisis.
Bet on an election around the end of March
Prepare for a March election. Forget all the complexities about 21 day delays and dates of federal parliament and high court sittings. My confidence in the timing is absolute.
Virgin's privatisation plan needs shareholders on board
The small cluster of retail shareholders at Virgin Australia's annual meeting in Brisbane this week highlighted the almost comedic nature of the airline's share register.
ABC, SBS refuse to disclose staff paid over $200,000
The ABC and SBS have stared down the Turnbull government and will not comply with requirements to disclose names and salaries of employees earning over $200,000.
High Court referral 'probably' the only step
A federal Labor MP has admitted the only way to determine her eligibility was to have it tested in the High Court.
Stop light rail misery, say Sydney shops
Sydney's George St is being transformed from a "sewer for buses and cars" into a "walkable boulevard." But at what cost?
High Court to test Hollie Hughes
The High Court has given the green light to three new senators, but the fate of NSW Liberal Hollie Hughes may need to be determined by a full bench next week.
Australia seals FTA with Peru, TPP next
Australia and Peru will sign a Free Trade Agreement in Vietnam on Friday, and sugar and beef farmers will be one the biggest beneficiaries.
Their activist sons risk jail - their parents want their safety
The world knows about the three activist Hong Kong students, now preparing their appeals against their sentences; here are the stories of their parents
Why the US and its allies need the Quad
China's rising assertiveness, military modernisation, One Belt One Road infrastructure efforts, tendency toward illiberalism and penchant for coercion is focusing minds across the region.
Former Australian journalist accused of harassment
Benjamin Genocchio has been replaced as executive director of a top international art fair, after five women said they experienced unwelcome touching by him.
Xi pushes back at Trump's attacks
The Chinese President reminded his US counterpart that America's "big three" automakers sold more than 5 million vehicles in China last year.
EU gives UK weeks to make Brexit offer
Unless London makes a big financial offer this month, the bloc may be unable to adopt guidelines for the transition talks at a December summit.
Personal Finance
The big four banks' zero-sum problem
From a customer perspective, whole-of-bank relationships are relatively rare meaning customers increasingly use different banks for different products.
Mortgage lenders spice up spring offers
Retail shopping vouchers worth $500, lower rates and special conditions are being used by lenders in the final three weekends of the spring sales season.
Life insurance review hits a hurdle
It's the start of a long road to getting clear visibility on life insurance claims data.
The good CEO – secrets from the corner office
People often try to crack the code for the best path to becoming a chief executive. Beyond the obvious, like hard work and perseverance – what are the recurring themes of those who hold the corner office?
The real reason why there are so few women CEOs
"If you can eliminate an entire class of people, it makes it easier."
Ex-Appleby lawyer sheds light on the firm's workings
It's different here: A lawyer who worked at the firm at the centre of the Paradise Papers investigation says there was not the "same understanding of director duties" in the British Virgin Islands as there is in Australia.
Baby-boomer accountants struggle with new technology
Many older accounts are failing to embrace disruptive technology in their practices which may lead to their extinction.
How the premiership was won
Leadership lessons from Harvard and Israel helped Richmond win this year's AFL grand final
Lifestyle
How to catch a Africa's finest (on camera)
Time never matters when it can take two weeks to capture – by photograph – one of Africa's precious beasts.
