'Constraint' needed on class action fees
ASX top 50 chairmen Graham Bradley and Kevin McCann have called for "constraint" on fees that are "siphoned off" from class actions.
Rates on hold as trade war looms
For the past year, investors have been on tenterhooks as the relationship between the world's two largest economic powers, the United States and China, has continued to crumble.
Immigration supports ageing population: RBA
Older Australians have more younger taxpayers to fund their housing and welfare needs thanks to skilled immigration compared to most other advanced economies, according the RBA.
Is this really a housing correction?
A correction is usually regarded as 10 per cent fall - but it feels like that already given the growth in house prices we have already had.
Trade war escalates, wiping billions off Asian stocks
The ratcheting-up of economic tensions puts the world's two largest economies on the brink of a full-blown trade war that could derail the global economy's momentum.
Super funds on track for 10pc+ return
The best-performing superannuation funds are set to finish the year having delivered double-digit returns for members.
Will the budget pay off for Berejiklian?
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian should be a shoo-in to win the state election next March. She's not. The budget aims to change that.
'Patient' shareholders welcome IAG's Asia sell-off
Australia's largest general insurer, Insurance Australia Group, has become the latest financial services company to back away from Asia, a move that shareholders have welcomed.
Hong Kong's Lau says Australia must resolve China spat
Hong Kong logistics tycoon John Lau says Canberra must resolve its political differences with China for the sake of economic growth, dismissing fears that the growing diplomatic row between the two countries will hurt Australian imports.
Hayne inquiry 'insufficient, cursory'
Aggrieved Bankwest borrowers argue the banking royal commission has failed to conduct a credible and thorough investigation into CBA's conduct after the 2008 takeover.
Business still unsure of new accounting standards
One in three businesses remain uncertain about how to deal with new accounting standards around revenue recognition for contracts despite the rules kicking in this year.
Atlas deadline for MinRes in wake of Hancock offer
The West Australian Government is adopting a wait-and-see approach on the battle for Atlas Iron and how it will affect the policy of reserving port space for junior iron ore miners.
Why investors should do nothing
Faced with so much uncertainty, investors might be better off sitting still, Fidelity's David Buckle says.
ASX falls on Trump's tariff threats
The Australian sharemarket closed slightly lower on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose more tariffs on China.
RBA omits next move 'up' reference
The RBA has omitted a crucial piece of language in the minutes of its last meeting, issued on Tuesday, leaving economists questioning whether the central bank has become more dovish.
Priestley follows benchmark set by Funke Kupper
Rob Priestley's resignation from the board of the ASX had a certain inevitability about it.
Opinion
Will the budget pay off for Berejiklian?
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian should be a shoo-in to win the state election next March. She's not. The budget is supposed to change that.
This deal shows how to hurt the big banks
There are two very good reasons Australian investors should pay close attention to the $7 billion merger of the ASX listed Clydesdale Bank and Richard Branson's Virgin Money.
Is this really a housing correction?
A correction is usually regarded as 10 per cent fall - but it feels like that already given the growth in house prices we have already had.
Priestley follows benchmark set by Funke Kupper
Rob Priestley's resignation from the board of the ASX had a certain inevitability about it given the alleged breaches of the ASX's continuous disclosure laws during the controversial ANZ capital raising partly handled by his firm, JPMorgan.
Voters to choose 'future fund' projects online
Internet plebiscites open to everyone over 16 will be held to decide how to spend dividends generated by a new NSW sovereign wealth fund.
Bill Shorten regrets Bob Ellis eulogy
The Labor leader says allegations of sexual assault against late playwright and adviser Bob Ellis are shocking.
Labor to ditch $120b in income tax cuts if elected
Labor will go to the next election vowing to revoke $120 billion in income tax cuts should the government succeed in the Senate this week.
NSW budget winners and losers
NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet has delivered an election budget with many winners and almost no losers.
ABC worth more than $1b to economy: Guthrie
ABC employees deeply resent the broadcaster "being used as a punching bag by narrow political, commercial or ideological interests", managing director Michelle Guthrie says.
Goldman quant model cools on Germany
Goldman Sachs' quant model has slashed the probability of a Germany win to 5 per cent after its loss to Mexico and continues to favour Brazil.
Pentagon suspends military drills with S Korea
The Pentagon has formally suspended a major military exercise planned for August with South Korea, a much-anticipated move stemming from Donald Trump's nuclear summit with Kim Jong-un.
Trump targets more China imports
Donald Trump has escalated a trade and technology fight with China by ordering US officials to prepare a list of an additional $US200 billion of imports.
KPMG accused of ‘unacceptable deterioration’ in audits
KPMG has been sternly rebuked by the UK accounting watchdog for an "unacceptable deterioration" in the quality of audit work it performs for Britain's largest publicly traded companies.
Corruption thrives in a globalised world
Has corruption become more common? Or has it simply become easier to expose? The answer seems to be that both things are happening simultaneously.
Personal Finance
Sydney's house-price party ends after six years
Latest official figures show an end to the six-year boom that saw homes gain up to 22 per cent.
Don't miss out on SMSF relief before June 30
If you sold assets to stay below the $1.6 million pension cap, be careful of CGT implications.
Investing? Trust the data, not your gut
Eat where you like, pay how you like and read what you like. But don't confuse those preferences with those of others, even if sometimes you've got to admit you were wrong.
Adelaide Uni could merge with University of SA
South Australia's top university, the University of Adelaide, has started a formal six-month process investigating a possible merger with the University of South Australia.
The digital future is female – but not in a good way
Gorgeous, subservient fembots are on the march
Revealed: the best workplace for dads
Australia's best workplace for dads gives all employees – whether mums or dads – 14 weeks of paid parental leave within two years of their child's birth.
CFOs back class action review as insurance rises 400pc
The country's leading chief financial officers are pushing to reign in the explosion of class actions.
Lifestyle
Veriu to convert student housing to boutique hotel
Sydney-based hotel group Veriu Hotels & Suites is on track to convert a second student housing property into a boutique hotel in inner Sydney's Elizabeth Bay.
