NBN risks revenue hit to fix slow connections
NBN has unveiled cheaper prices to offer faster and more reliable broadband plans, but will wear a revenue hit that risks pushing the troubled project onto the budget bottom line.
AUSTRAC to allege more CBA breaches
AUSTRAC will up the ante in its case against CBA, with the transactions regulator expecting to file fresh allegations against the bank.
Lowy on life after Westfield
"Most of that box ticking that was created over the last 15 years or so was a waste of time. It didn't add value, it stifled entrepreneurship," says Frank Lowy.
Unis facing fresh cuts in mid-year budget
Universities face billions of dollars in alternative funding cuts in Monday's mid-year budget update.
Murdoch and Lowy not retiring
When two of the most successful Australian risk-takers to hit the global stage decide to proceed with once-in-a-lifetime transactions in the same week it is surely time to reflect on what it means.
Bumper year for super fund returns
With two weeks to go, balanced superannuation funds are looking like delivering double-digit returns for 2017.
Insight's winning bond trade
Australia may have one of the most inflated housing markets in the world but that's not going to force the Reserve Bank's hand, says Insight Investments' Peter Bentley.
Media rivals strike historic advertising deal
Australia's fiercest media rivals plan to co-operate on an online ID system to track their readers.
Banks face 'the unknown’ in wealth sell-off
ANZ is preparing to scrutinise its new partners carefully as key asset sales change the face of the financial services sector.
Citic takes fresh swipe at Palmer
Chinese conglomerate Citic has raised the stakes in its dispute with Clive Palmer by highlighting the benefits at risk if it walks away.
New coal-fired power 'big risk': AGL Energy
AGL CEO Andy Vesey says uncertainties over climate and energy policy is less important for investments in energy than the need to reduce carbon emissions.
'There is no magic in the use of the word f---'
Matthew Darke SC argues ASIC's evidence is ambiguous and has failed to prove the sole or dominant purpose of the traders was to manipulate the rate.
ASIC backs RBA's bitcoin warning
The corporate regulator has backed Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe's warning that the fascination with bitcoin was a "speculative mania".
Under the mattress? Cash in circulation at 50-year high
The value of banknotes on issue is at a 50-year high relative to GDP, as many people continue to use cash for storing wealth.
Westfield a standout in muted ASX session
Australian shares ended the day in positive territory with Westfield soaring on news of a massive takeover offer.
Is it time to join the old men selling?
If the global economy is being rearranged to such an extent that Frank Lowy and Rupert Murdoch are headed for the exit, what does that mean the rest of us?
Opinion
CBA surrenders to AUSTRAC
The CBA on Wednesday raised the white flag when it lodged its defence against the AUSTRAC allegations of "serious and systemic non-compliance" with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing.
Amazon in Australia feels like a slow disrupter so far
At the risk of lecturing the world's most successful online juggernaut, here's a helpful hint to Amazon about scaling up in Australia.
Pepper panel backs science of shale
Justice Rachel Pepper has delivered an early Christmas present to the Australian unconventional gas industry.
Lowys play a magnificent game
While the Lowy family has read the cards very well with Westfield, it is not surprising they are folding.
Plans on hold as fight for Bennelong escalates
Cabinet reshuffle plans have been put on hold as the government fights to save the seat of Bennelong.
Deficits for a decade at this rate
Treasurer Scott Morrison faces too many headwinds to believe a surplus forecast of 2020-21. So what should he do?
Energy policy ignores basic economics
Ross Garnaut said the proposed National Energy Guarantee ignored an old lesson of economic policy theory.
Police urged to stop union picket
Businesses have urged police to intervene to stop a union picket at the Port of Melbourne that is defying multiple court orders.
Low to no carbon energy mix is feasible by 2050
Energy systems producing a fraction of the greenhouse gas emissions of today's grid are feasible and affordable.
Disney, Fox close to $US60 billion deal
The Murdoch family's divestment of movie studio, cable TV and streaming assets would mark a significant downsizing of Rupert Murdoch's global media empire.
S Korea considers cryptocurrency tax
South Korea's government said it would consider taxing capital gains from trading of virtual coins and would also ban minors from opening accounts on exchanges.
Alabama upset imperils Trump agenda
Wall Street futures turned negative after Donald Trump's Republicans lost a key Senate seat in Alabama, endangering the President's pro-business agenda.
Westfield deal makes sense as long as malls survive
Unibail-Rodamco is betting that polarisation will hurt scruffier malls and benefit the higher end. But this presupposes that either one can win.
Bruce Brown, surfers' documentary-maker, dies at 80
Bruce Brown, whose documentary The Endless Summer became a hit when it was released nationally in 1966, died on Sunday in Santa Barbara, California.
Personal Finance
RBA urged to start digital-dollar experiments
Blockchain developers have urged the Reserve Bank to start experimenting with digital-dollar technologies rather than just observing them.
APRA tightens the screws on super funds
The prudential regulator has released a consultation package to ensure trustees in the $2.3 trillion sector go beyond "minimum legislative requirements".
ATO forfeited $1.9b in out-of-court settlements
The Tax Office potentially forfeited $1.9 billion in 2016-17 by settling disputes out of court but the Australian National Audit Office has given the agency's processes the tick of approval.
Concern over Peter Wilson's dual CPA, AHRI roles
CPA chairman Peter Wilson says no concerns have been raised at the Australian Human Resources Institute over his two leadership roles.
Been sexually harassed? HR may be little help
Employees are often hesitant to approach HR departments in sexual harassment cases, as it often makes the problem worse.
Technology won't destroy your job. That's a myth
The fear that good jobs are under threat is overdone. Work is changing, not disappearing.
Top HSC student beats 'girl' problem in economics
Economics has an image problem. That's the opinion of Rebecca Rosenberg who came top in NSW Higher School Certificate economics for 2017.
Lifestyle
The best gift ideas for your special people
Prepare for the fun months ahead with cool separates, adventure-ready essentials and booking in something to look forward to.
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