'Signs of life' in investment spending
RBA deputy governor Guy Debelle has expressed growing confidence that a long strike in non-mining business investment has broken.
Cut imputation to fund company tax cut
The government could fund its company tax cuts by dumping dividend imputation in favour of a dividend discount, say academics concerned about how Australia will afford to lower its corporate rate to 25pc.
Medcraft happy to do it the hard way
Outgoing ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft opens up about his time as corporate cop-in-chief, his legacy and how he realised what some perceived as his weakness.
Shopping centres will survive peak Amazon
The fund managers behind BTIM's listed property strategy decipher the Amazon threat, and explain why they are overweight Mirvac, Westfield and Charter Hall.
Fahmi Hosain to leave APRA
The head of culture and remuneration is departing APRA after a "fulfilling" 17 years.
G Medical kicks off placement
Health monitor company G Medical Innovations is tapping investors for $10 million via a placement.
ASX set to open slightly down
Australian shares are set to open just one point down on Monday as confusion surrounding the US tax debate continues to subdue Wall Street.
CBA's super shareholder to target director
AustralianSuper is preparing to fire a shot across the bow of Commonwealth Bank.
Aurizon, Macquarie spearhead $4 billion WICET restructure proposal
Australian coal carrier Aurizon and Macquarie Group have made a joint bid to restructure a Queensland coal terminal, ahead of $3.5 billion debt deadline.
St Baker calls for halt on Loy Yang B foreign bids
Power industry maverick Trevor St Baker has gone on the offensive in the race to buy the $1 billion-plus Loy Yang B coal generator in Victoria.
Rapid growth comes naturally to BWX
After an acquisition binge, the market is wondering whether the high-octane BWX can escape the small caps curse. So far, it has.
AGL's state dominance questioned under NEG
Regulatory risks have escalated for AGL Energy after Energy Security Board chairwoman Kerry Schott voiced worries about its market power in South Australia.
Alternative to term deposits winning investors
IPO Wealth Fund has raised funds from a group of high-net-worth investors seeking exposure to up-and-coming small caps.
Market valuations put growth on the agenda: UBS
The market's push through the 6000 point barrier will help add to confidence among investors and capital markets, as companies start to more aggressively chase growth.
FinClear executes growth ambitions
Local firm FinClear, the only third-party equities clearer to be admitted to the ASX in two years, sees plenty of scope to win customers in the trading execution, clearing and settlement market.
US tax uncertainty sets ASX for a flat open
Confusion around the US tax debate has SPI futures pointing to a flat open on Monday, but investors are preparing for a big week of economic data.
Oil markets awake to geopolitical risk
A raft of geopolitical risk in the Middle East has oil bumping higher, but analysts argue Venezuela is the key risk this week.
Opinion
Can central banks raise rates given sluggish inflation?
Solid economic growth, strengthening labour markets, but disappointingly low inflation: that's the Reserve Bank's latest verdict on the Australian economy.
Will voters hit the mute button?
Despite the latest developments in the citizenship fiasco, vast slabs of the public are so over federal politics, they aren't paying any attention to the detail.
BHP's trust pitch causing Canberra heartburn
BHP's determined pursuit of an independent public affairs course has triggered angry resentment within some powerful pockets of the federal government.
Canada 'Trumped' on TPP
TPP would be a nice bonus for Canada and well-advised in the medium term, but NAFTA's the main game for Ottawa right now, writes John Kehoe
Poll sparks leadership doubts
A horror Newspoll has reignited speculation about the future of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
Greens to support High Court referrals
More federal MPs are likely to face the High Court over their citizenship status after the Greens committed to unilateral referrals from the major parties.
Coalition's surplus strategy is 'risky politics'
Coalition plans to deliver a 2020-21 budget surplus are at risk of falling victim to the government's increasingly desperate fight to rebuild its political stocks.
IBA to launch $50m Indigenous impact fund
Indigenous Business Australia wants to inject $50 million of its returns from its existing investment into businesses that support Indigenous economic goals.
N Korea a criminal regime, not a government: PM
Malcolm Turnbull has made a personal plea to Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, telling them the world depended on their ability to work together.
US should look at taxing data
As US legislators argue about corporate tax rates, they should look at social media and tech companies and ponder a tax on data.
Trump meets Philippine strongman Duterte
The strongmen of North America and Southeast Asia meet in Manila, a city where the President's building a $US150 million skyscraper.
Trump believes Putin's denials of US election meddling
Donald Trump said only "haters and fools" can't see the benefits of a good relationship with Russia.
US Senate drops border tax on multinationals
The radical 20 per cent excise tax on multinationals would have hurt Australian companies under a competing US House bill.
BHP seeks access to international carbon credits
BHP's Graham Winkelman said a strong start on writing the "Paris rulebook" for the implementation of emissions reduction pledges and other policies to address climate change is essential.
Personal Finance
The downside of putting investors first
Long-term investors are best served by putting their key stakeholders first.
Proposed insurance code 'inconsistent' with super laws
The insurance and super sectors have hit a hurdle in ensuring its government-demanded code is enforceable.
What Labor means for your money
If we are to believe the polls, there will be a change of government at the next federal election - maybe even sooner depending on the citizenship crisis.
11 signs you'll be even more successful than you think
If even a few of these signs sound familiar to you, you're making good progress.
Engineering jobs growth now 'sustainable'
Not just NSW but also Victoria, Queensland and WA are now hiring engineers
Musk's most-liked Instagram post hits a nerve in Turkey
Elon Musk has chronicled all his tech achievements on social media. But his personal record for Instagram "likes" comes from this post about Turkey.
Rugby coach signs on for communications group
The Aussie coach of the English rugby union team Eddie Jones is taking on a role opening international doors for an Australian communications business.
How The Betoota Advocate editors got so successful
The editors of "Australia's oldest newspaper", The Betoota Advocate, share their sound advice for the rest of the media, over lunch with the AFR.
Lifestyle
This is the year of the luxury pop-up. Why?
What's driving the fervour for high-end yet temporary retail experiences?
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