AMP warned conduct could attract 'jail time'
Federal treasurer Scott Morrison has launched a stunning intervention in the Hayne royal commission by issuing a warning to AMP executives.
CBA's horror commission day
After years of official inquiries, internal investigations, forced apologies and myriad regulatory reforms, it turns out it's still possible to be surprised by the royal commission.
Why are investors being so complacent?
Fixed income markets keep sending warnings signals and investors keep on ignoring them, instead finding solace in a multitude of "technical" explanations. That may be false comfort.
Macquarie Infrastructure targeted in Moab stoush
A bitter stoush has emerged between event driven investment firm Moab Capital Partners and US-listed Macquarie Infrastructure.
CBA's systems were 'hopeless'
CBA's systems were "hopeless", AMP is still charging illegal fees and the treasurer warned executives not to lie to the regulator. Here's how the day unfolded.
How did AMP get to where it did?
The shocking revelations about AMP aired in the Hayne royal commission are certain to become a case study in how to mismanage a corporate problem.
ANZ economists raise their house price forecasts again
Country's third-largest lender no longer expects the central bank to raise rates this year.
Woodside CEO cool on Santos
Woodside Petroleum chief executive Peter Coleman has poured cold water on speculation the company could be tempted to run the ruler over smaller, in-play rival Santos.
China's electric car boom recharges BHP nickel business
BHP Nickel West president Eduard Haegel said in Shanghai 90 per cent of output would be sold into battery supply chains.
Seven finally sells into AWE bid
Kerry Stokes' Seven Group has finally accepted Mitsui's $602 million takeover offer for its shares in oil and gas play AWE.
Fletcher's $900m private equity mistake
Fletcher Building bought Formica at the top of the market. "They don't read the economic cycles very well," one investor said.
Aurizon confirms Cliffs iron ore shut down
Analysts are becoming more cautious in their outlook for Aurizon as the rail haulage group's top iron ore customer closes its WA operations.
Miners lift ASX as banks suffer
Resource stocks led the Australian sharemarket higher, as investors rewarded quarterly updates from Rio Tinto and Woodside.
'Lean and mean' Jupiter Mines returns
Jupiter Mines has returned to the ASX boards after a four-year absence.
Chinese capital controls hit ASX
China looks to be targeting the use of foreign listings to get money out of the country, which appears to be hitting some of the 26 mainland stocks listed in Australia.
Goldman's higher profit, revenue disappoints investors
Goldman Sachs Group's fixed-income trading desk and debt-underwriting division helped generate the bank's highest revenue in three years.
Opinion
CBA's horror royal commission day
After years of official inquiries, internal investigations, forced apologies and myriad regulatory reforms, it turns out it's still possible to be surprised by the royal commission.
AMP's burning platforms exposed
The AMP inquisition moved on to the way it runs its wealth platforms. Not surprisingly, there's a handy fee grab there too.
Why are investors being so complacent?
Fixed income markets keep sending warnings signals and investors keep on ignoring them.
Bank of Queensland's Investec deal pays off
Expansion by acquisition often backfires badly on Australian listed companies but BoQ has shown how it can work.
The elephant in the room for energy ministers
The Turnbull government looks set to win approval in-principle from states and territories for the architecture of the NEG, but a key detail remains a sticking point.
Ministers beware the power of conflicts of interest
The NEG uses the market to marry-up reliability with low emissions. Governments have to stop intervening in it so much.
Chinese telco on spy agencies radar
A second Chinese telco company could be blacklisted in Australia after the UK and US slapped restrictions on ZTE on national security grounds.
Treasurer warns AMP execs could face jail
Revelations aired against AMP at the banking royal commission were "deeply disturbing", Scott Morrison said as he warned executives could face stiff penalties.
Xenophon senators wait on company tax cut data
The government could be losing momentum on its company tax cut plans, potentially setting up an election fight.
US sanctions threaten 60,000 Rusal workers
Two weeks after the US slapped sanctions on Russia's Rusal, some workers are starting to worry: will they get paid next week?
Trump withdraws support for the TPP a second time
After publicly flirting last week with having the US rejoin the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Trump appeared to rebuff the idea once and for all on Wednesday.
How anti-Japan Trump became Abe's mate
As a young real estate tycoon, Donald Trump spent nearly $US100,000 blasting the US-Japan relationship in full-page newspaper ads. Today, the country's PM is among his closest allies.
Haley clashes with White House over Russia sanctions
An internal White House row over the timing of Russia sanctions played out in public when the new economic adviser suggested Nikki Haley was suffering from "momentary confusion".
Pompeo met with Kim Jong Un
The US President dispatched CIA Director Mike Pompeo to North Korea to meet with Kim Jong Un over the Easter weekend to lay the groundwork for a summit meeting between Kim and Trump.
Personal Finance
AMP charging illegal advice fees
AMP is charging thousands of unsuspecting platform users for advice fees despite not receiving permission from the underlying customers as required by law.
CBD hotels top property sentiments
CBD hotels are the promising commercial property sector in Australia, the latest NAB Commercial Property Survey shows.
Strong prospects for China Taiping
China's insurance industry is dominated by three main players but Fat Prophets likes this smaller outperformer.
Peta Credlin counter-attacks journalists
Denying she slapped down a cabinet minister, Peta Credlin vowed to hold the media accountable for its "lies".
Former US first lady Barbara Bush dead at 92
Former US first lady Barbara Bush, the only woman to see her husband and son both sworn in as president, has died, the Bush family said. She was 92.
KPMG South Africa fights for survival
KPMG South Africa is flying in trouble shooters from around the globe and hurriedly meeting clients to stem any further loss of business after becoming embroiled in three evolving scandals.
Emma Alberici versus the world
The star ABC reporter was warned not to publish two articles that triggered the biggest crisis of her career.
Lifestyle
Comedian buys Russell Crowe's $8,000 jockstrap
John Oliver has donated it to a dying Blockbuster store in Alaska... as you do.
