Financial planning's worst rip-off
The big five of financial planing are going to get the book thrown at them in round two of the Hayne royal commission. And they should.
Blue Sky to review all valuations
The board of Blue Sky will seek an independent valuation review of every asset it manages, admitting it had fallen short of the market's expectations around transparency.
80 AMP advisers involved in misconduct
Financial services giant identified 80 advisers as engaging in conduct that was either dishonest, illegal, fraudulent, negligent, incompetent or grossly negligent
Vertical integration an 'inherent conflict'
The major banks admit paying conflicted remuneration to financial advisers in breach of the law, as ASIC told the royal commission vertical integration was an inherent conflict. Follow live here.
Who is really selling Blue Sky short?
In the shadow of the royal commission, an increasingly ugly and personal confrontation is dividing the investment community.
Markets Live: ASX eases after high start
The ASX has eased off this afternoon after it rose 36 points in early trade.
China can beat Trump in trade war
Authoritarian China can put its citizens through trade war sacrifices that American voters will not tolerate.
AMA's Malone aims to do it again after Blackstone buy
Insurance groups bristle at the high costs of crash repairs and that's helping to drive consolidation.
A2 Milk to expand into South Korea
The A2 Milk Company is expanding into South Korea via a sales and distribution deal with local pharmaceutical giant Yuhan.
Inside the record $1.18b cricket rights deal
Locked in what Seven West Media had nicknamed 'the war room', Kerry Stokes, his son Ryan and Tim Worner worked late into last Thursday night to save Seven's summer schedule and change the entire network.
Australia wine exports to China soar to $1.04b
Australia's annual wine exports to China burst through $1 billion, in another good sign for Penfolds owner Treasury Wine Estates.
Wilson calls for rethink on Virgin privatisation
Virgin shareholder Geoff Wilson wants to know why the airline's board rejected privatisation.
Evans Dixon IPO reveals fees bonanza
David Evans and Alan Dixon's audacious public float is built on a struggling residential property fund that has charged its investors hundreds of millions of dollars in fees while delivering little in return.
Central bank chiefs should be more ambiguous
Instead of holding investors' hands and telegraphing their every move, central banks could become more ambiguous and inject some uncertainty into markets.
Oil could hit $US80 on Syria tensions
Oil prices have hit their highest since late 2014 and JP Morgan says Brent could go to $US80 as US strikes on Syria threaten a new period of heightened Middle East conflict.
Why Aberdeen's Penaloza is warming to bank stocks
Robert Penaloza, Aberdeen Standard Investments' head of Australian equities, sets out his top stock picks in the Australian market.
Opinion
Who is really selling Blue Sky investors short?
If you think the battle for Blue Sky is all about short sellers, you're not paying attention. But don't worry no one else is either.
Commission will drive more change for planners
Between now and the conclusion of the royal commission, there will be a lot more change and a lot more apologies.
Another PR nightmare for the banks
The big banks will be even more alarmed by the start of round two of the royal commission Monday morning than they were with Kenneth Hayne's previous scarring round of hearings into consumer lending.
Mitsui wins front seat in Australian gas
The idea that Mitsui could or would be squeezed into surrendering the opportunity to operate the major WA gas project it has bought is risible.
Angus Campbell to become next Defence Chief
The military man who spearheaded the Coalition's efforts to stop the boats will become the next Chief of the Defence Force.
What happens when electric cars run over fuel excise?
Winning support for new technology means explaining to voters that fuel excise is already broken.
PM swaps domestic unrest for global turmoil
Malcolm Turnbull will swap domestic unrest for global turmoil over the next 10 days in Europe.
Miners say time to ditch award system
The resources industry is pushing to abolish Australia's more than 122 industry awards.
Bracket creep fix should come before personal income tax cuts
Economist and former Treasury official Robert Carling says a cut to marginal rates should be a secondary priority for Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison.
Sanctions against Rusal no free shot for rival
The US Treasury's sanctions are against Oleg Deripaska and his companies. If sold, restrictions would transfer to Norilsk. Given Vladimir Potanin's concern for his business, he will not want this.
US 'locked and loaded' to strike again
Donald Trump wants to contain the US role in Syria but warned there will be more strikes if Assad government uses chemical weapons.
Trump torn over Syria mission
Donald Trump has promised a sustained campaign to stop chemical weapons attacks in Syria but also wants to limit the US role.
Chemical weapons must stay a global taboo
It is vital we show that the world will not tolerate use of chemical weapons, writes Boris Johnson.
WPP chief Martin Sorrell resigns
After 33 years building up the world's largest advertising firm, WPP's Martin Sorrell quits amid investigation into his conduct.
Personal Finance
Buy, hold, sell: NAB, Wesfarmers, Macquarie
Livewire Markets' James Marlay talks with Prasad Patkar from Platypus and Colonial First State's David Wilson about a number of stocks in the spotlight.
Latitude targets up to $5b of new loans
Fund managers are cautious about high levels of household debt as Latitude prepares for a mega-float on the ASX.
Why self-funded retirees are rattled
Labor's proposal to stop franking credit refunds will affect about a million people and retirees are up in arms because it's not just "millionaires" who will be affected.
Private school crunch spawns asset class
As private school fee increases continue to outstrip wage growth, you now have the chance to make 12 per cent annual returns helping parents cope.
PhDs to reflect on 15 years
The post-graduate employment survey has been super-sized by the Group Of Eight university collective.
Six month non-compete clause not enforceable
A six month non-compete clause against a former middle manager at SAI Global Property might not apply, a court has found.
'If we feel unsafe, then we better have more immigrants'
Hailed as one of the 20th century's most influential economists, Max Corden has plenty to say about China, population, Trump and Hitler over Lunch with the AFR.
Lifestyle
Why this CEO pedals clear of Mt Wellington
MyState CEO Melos Sulicich hopes to cycle in the Pyrenees or Dolomites. But he's wary of Hobart's mountain.
