The 'nonsense' of the wages debate
Macquarie chief economist Ric Deverell has a reassuring message: the world is not crazy and the laws of macroeconomics as we understand them still hold.
Australia's top CEOs reflect on 2017
Australia's top chief executives including CBA's Ian Narev and Andrew Bassat's Seek are keen on a tax cut, but are worried about politics and desperate for solutions to the energy crisis.
Downer defends father over Triguboff migration ban
Downer says his father was acting with a "good heart" when in the 1960s as immigration minister he prevented Harry Triguboff bring his ageing parents to Australia before they died.
Chinese bid $463m cash for AWE
The Chinese state-owned suitor for AWE has swiftly returned with a $463 million cash takeover bid for the mid-cap oil and gas player just days after a friendly approach to the board was brushed off.
Best and worst calls of 2017
It's that time of the year again when we reflect on what we got right and wrong. At the start of 2017, there was 50 per cent chance the RBA would raise rates. APRA and the banks instead obliged.
Aussie's real estate tech start-up now worth $3b
Ori Allon is sure to rocket up the Financial Review Rich List after his New York start-up and real estate disruptor Compass raised $US450 million.
Markets: Origin, AGL power up ASX
The ASX started on an upbeat note on Friday, with the benchmark getting a lift from some gains in the banking sector and Origin and AGL.
Wagners' stock jumps 23pc after shares open on ASX
The newly-listed Queensland construction group plans to use cash from its IPO to pay down debt and expand overseas.
Westpac to fight 'distortive' bank tax
Westpac chairman Lindsay Maxsted has pledged that the bank will continue to fight against the government's controversial bank tax.
Cynthia Whelan to leave Telstra
Telstra group executive new businesses Cynthia Whelan is leaving the telecommunications provider to join a shopping centre and real estate business.
Top CEOs admit community has stopped listening
Top corporate leaders have called on the government to stop bashing business and start focusing on the role companies play in creating jobs and prosperity.
Quadrant targets family firms with giant new fund
Quadrant Private Equity will target family-owned businesses looking for succession options with its new $1.15 billion buyout fund.
Nikki Thomas quits Magellan
Magellan's head of research, Nikki Thomas, has left the homegrown international fund manager after 10 years.
Bitcoin boom makes Aussie a billionaire
The cryptocurrency frenzy has minted another billionaire: James Gilbert. For 45 minutes, at least.
Bitcoin seen at $US60,000 in 2018: Saxo Bank
In its 'Outrageous Predictions' report, Saxo Bank said it sees Bitcoin peaking above $US60,000 and with a market cap of over $US1 trillion.
Copper rises, aluminium slips
Copper bounced off a two-month low, but analysts expect further downward pressure because of weaker demand from China.
Opinion
Time for CEOs to step up in the trust game
Ian Narev is always the diplomat but his response to this year's Chanticleer CEO Outlook Poll hints at the frustration he and many CEOs have with the backlash against big business.
Is the PM finally losing the black cat?
Despite the Coalition's horrible year, Labor is still only polling 37 per cent, 2 points higher and within the margin of error of the last election.
Same-sex marriage becomes reality
After the success of finally legislating same-sex marriage, Malcolm Turnbull now needs to get busy on his Christmas wishlist.
Juniors fear squeeze as majors dominate
Junior renewables players are worried they will be shut out under a National Energy Guarantee, just as occurred during an extended period under the Renewable Energy Target.
Tim Nicholls stands down as LNP leader
LNP leader Tim Nicholls has stood down after finally conceding defeat in last month's Queensland election, allowing Annastacia Palaszczuk to form government.
ExxonMobil, Chevron paid no tax in Australia for 2016
Exxon Mobil and Chevron paid no tax in Australia in the 2016 financial year, the third year in a row, a report from the tax office showed on Thursday.
PM blames economy for low wage growth
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has blamed a lack of economic demand for weak wages growth, and insisted that pay packets will rise as unemployment falls.
PM says Robb 'misunderstands what this register is about'
The Prime Minister insists there is no taint to people, including former ministers, having to register when they are acting on behalf of a foreign government or company.
The case against Kristina Keneally
If an obscure NSW Greens politician knew Eddie Obeid was corrupt, why didn't Kristina Keneally?
Anti-corruption Prince is true buyer of $US450m Da Vinci
Saudi Arabia's crown prince is the true buyer of the Leonardo Da Vinci painting that sold last month for a record $US450 million, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Small cat, big multibillion-dollar success
How do you go from selling coin purses to having your image on aeroplanes and running for president of the United States?
China aims to be the first to say hello to aliens
Behind China's fascination with extraterrestrial intelligence – and its determination to be first to make contact – lies a story that is more enthralling than any sci-fi mystery.
GE to cut 12,000 jobs as customers shun fossil fuels
The world's largest maker of gas turbines said the unit needs to become leaner as customers turn away from fossil fuel-based energy sources.
Franken to resign from US Senate
Al Franken, a Democrat from Minnesota, announced that he would resign from the US Senate within weeks.
Personal Finance
How to move a UK pension to Australia
It's become much more complicated - and expensive - over the past few years to transfer a UK pension to Australian superannuation - but this is how to do it.
Morrison pushes super industry on lending
The Treasurer has thrown his weight behind a push for more superannuation funds to develop new ways of lending to local companies.
Where investors can find 'good value'
After a barnstorming 2017, three high-profile offshore investors are talking to their clients about what 2018 might bring. And the powerful gains of this year have left many feeling "queasy".
ANZ swaps pinstripes for polo shirts
Bank tosses out ancient dress code and says staff are responsible enough to know when to wear a necktie.
The long road to merger benefits, led by women
Law firms are still struggling to overcome the barrier for female partners but two trailblazers are championing the progress of women in the traditionally male-dominated legal profession.
Mocking in the stocking for HSF is proof Santa exists
Can any law firm outdo HSF Melbourne in the Christmas party game, with its yearly black tie comedy skit?
Why professional women shouldn't downplay motherhood
Amber Agustin is breastfeeding when she answers the phone, and she says as much because she practices what she calls "radical honesty".
Lifestyle
The AFR's ultimate guide to Christmas gifts for women
Spoil the special woman in your life with our carefully selected, entirely luxurious gifts.
