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McGrath in the red amid board clashes

John McGrath started the McGrath real estate empire more than 20 years ago.

The beleaguered company founded by Sydney celebrity real estate agent John McGrath, plunged to a $1.3 million loss in the five months to November, internal documents reveal.

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Gerard McCormack, of South Melbourne, was banned for five years by the regulator last year.

NAB ponders giant $6b wealth IPO

NAB is considering spinning off and floating its funds management, superannuation and financial planning operations.

80pc of capital gains tax benefits go to top 10pc

Top income earners receive more than 80 per cent of the annual benefits of the capital gains tax discount, new figures show.

'Avoid the fads and what's in vogue': Neiron

VanEck managing director Arian Neiron says critics who link ETFs to the next financial crisis are mistaken and "lots" of his active manager friends agree with him.

Can the volatility recession really continue?

Global equity markets have reached extraordinary levels of sanity. But is trouble brewing as day traders sell insurance against a market crash to doomsday options traders?

Tax cuts to create jobs, say CEOs

Chief executives including Qantas boss Alan Joyce have detailed plans to reinvest, create new jobs and lift wages if the Senate agrees to lower the corporate tax rate to 25 per cent.

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How Macquarie has dominated infrastructure

By Karen Maley

When Goldman Sachs boss Lloyd Blankfein next runs across Macquarie Group's Nicholas Moore, the two veteran investment bankers will have no shortage of issues to discuss.

IXL toasted by changing breakfast habits

When SPC acquired IXL in 2004 it was the market leader in the $116 million fruit spreads sector with about 30 per cent, ...

Private school fees outstrip inflation

Private school fees are on the rise again, in some cases running at double the rate of inflation.

Palmer pockets $200 million from Sino Iron operators

Clive Palmer's Mineralogy has received a $US164 million royalties payment from the owners of the Sino Iron project.

Lenders cut rates in flat market

The mortgage broking industry generates more than $2b a year and originates more than half of all home loans.

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NAB ponders giant $6b wealth IPO

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UBS reviews options for Collgar Wind Farm

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Brett Blundy's BBRC joins PE fundraisers

UBS broker in (unintentionally) slapstick interview

Murray River directors get pay bump

Herald Sun's digging on Doyle's accuser not quite deep enough

Barry Lambert Eric Wang have plans to list the hemp company early in fiscal 2019.

Barry's Lambert's Ecofibre to list this year

Ecofibre, the industrial hemp company chaired by Rich Lister Barry Lambert, plans to list on the ASX later this year.

Potential exploration joint ventures are attracting more interest as boards tentatively look to loosen the strings on ...

Oil and gas exploration drought to end

An offshore exploration revival is on the cards this year, but experts warn against expecting activity to return to pre-2014 levels.

Why Reliance's Rich List chairman may hang on to his stock

The US big freeze – which iced out snow fields for many – could deliver rewards for investors in Reliance Worldwide.

Davos: 'Lots of aspects are rightly criticised'

Business leaders are reviewing their attendance at the WEF in Davos as the lavish event comes under criticism for being a symbol for rich and powerful global elites.

Noni B chief executive Scott Evans has led the business through a turnaround period.

Noni B set to thrive in tough retail sector

Noni B is set to continue bucking the retail trend, with analysts finding few weaknesses with this retail stock despite the tough environment.

President Donald J. Trump working through the weekdn to resolve the shut down. He was due to play golf at his Mar-a-Lago ...

US shutdown to have 'modest' impact

US government services shut down on President Trump’s anniversary, but analysts expect no major impact on the economy or markets.

As earnings season begins here and accelerates overseas, rising wages and commodity prices are bringing inflation – and ...

Inflation expectations poised for a reset

As earnings season begins here and accelerates overseas, rising wages and commodity prices bring inflation back into focus.

Why infrastructure projects don't have to stack up financially

Governments should forget about trying to make money out of infrastructure and build what people need, says Nick Deeks.

Quintis calls in administrators

Quintis' fate was sealed on Friday when hedge fund Davidson Kempner exercised its right to force the company to buy back its trees for $37 million in cash at face value.

Can the volatility recession really continue?

By Jonathan Shapiro

Global equity markets have reached extraordinary levels of sanity. But is trouble brewing as day traders sell insurance against a market crash to doomsday options traders?

How Macquarie has dominated infrastructure

By Karen Maley

When Goldman Sachs boss Lloyd Blankfein next runs across Macquarie Group's Nicholas Moore, the two veteran investment bankers will have no shortage of issues to discuss.

US showdown a preview of the mid-term elections

By Jennifer Hewett

This showdown is a preview of the mid-term elections in November where the Democrats are hoping that Trump's unpopularity will work in their favour.

Super salary disclosures under the spotlight

By Sally Patten

There is a lack of consistency when it comes to pay disclosure, making it nigh on impossible for engaged members to compare how their fund executives are paid compared to rivals, particularly over time.

Wesfarmers and AGL non-executive director Diane Smith-Gander has been both a client and consultant.

How to make the date of Australia Day 'irrelevant'

Businesswoman Diane Smith-Gander said the debate over the date of Australia Day would be irrelevant if we recognised Indigenous people and faced up to our history.

The development of a hydrogen industry in the Latrobe Valley could help replace jobs lost with the closure of Hazelwood.

Japan accord to boost brown coal, LNG

A renewed commitment by Australia and Japan has fuelled hopes of increased trade flows and of renewed momentum for Victoria's brown coal-to-hydrogen ambitions.

MPs alarmed at government consultancy spending

Labor and Coalition MPs want tighter restrictions on the use of external consultants by federal government departments amid a cost blowout.

Rinehart reveals clash with WA Premier

Gina Rinehart has lifted the lid on a clash with West Australian Premier Mark McGowan over education services for families living in remote parts of the state.