Hayne insider trading is 'bulls--t'
Speculation in the media and being fuelled by Labor about potential insider trading in bank shares ahead of the royal commission report's public release isn't supported by facts.
David Jones loses fourth CEO in less than five years
Upscale department store David Jones has lost its fourth chief executive in less than five years following the shock resignation of David Thomas.
Has Hayne done enough on culture?
One financial risk expert is worried that Ken Hayne hasn't gone far enough to ensure lasting changes to bank culture.
AMP rocked by data theft from contractor
Contractor employed by the financial services company was apprehended by the Australian Border Force in a dramatic airport arrest as he tried to flee the country.
Inequality works better as slogan
The 'ever-widening gap' between rich and poor is a myth that sidelines the real sources of prosperity, writes Parnell Palme McGuinness.
Banks push ASX to 4-month high
Australian shares have continued to advance through the middle of the day, climbing to a four-month high on the back of some gains from the major banks.
The speech of a president whose power is draining
Donald Trump's third attempt at conjuring national unity deceived no one, writes Edward Luce.
Poisonous politics hits AGL investors
The politics of energy were too poisonous for AGL to be seen handing money back to shareholders at the same time as it was being accused of gouging consumers.
Rio gets debt upgrade as iron ore surges
Rio Tinto's debt reduction campaign and its renewed capital discipline has left it in better shape to withstand a period of increased commodity price volatility, according to ratings agency Moody's.
AMP wealth head departs
AMP has squeezed out its top wealth executive, Paul Sainsbury, as part of a reshuffle that gives greater responsibility to new recruit Alex Wade.
'Even' broker field backed
RBA governor Philip Lowe has backed the federal government's caution on ending mortgage broker commissions.
Investigation into AMP 'senior persons' ongoing
AMP's ousted board members and executives may have escaped the wrath of Commissioner Ken Hayne on Monday, but that does not spell the end of the matter for them.
Markets expect a rate cut as RBA shifts to neutral
Markets are now fully pricing in a rate cut from the Reserve Bank of Australia, after the central bank shifted to a neutral stance on interest rates.
What happened in markets before the bell
Australian shares are poised to rise for a fourth session. $A drops on RBA's dovish tilt.
$A plunges 1.7pc as RBA enters 'neutral zone'
The Australian dollar extended losses in the wake of the Reserve Bank signalling a shift to a more dovish rate stance.
RBA's 'neutral' wipes out big four calls
The RBA's move to a neutral stance in a slowing economy and softening housing market has wiped out interest rate hike expectations from the big four banks for 2019.
Trump speech leaves markets flat
Investors had little to cheer from President Donald Trump's speech on infrastructure, trade with China, or the risk of another shutdown.
Opinion
Poisonous politics hits AGL
The politics of energy were too poisonous for AGL to be seen handing money back to shareholders at the same time as it was being accused of gouging consumers.
Has Hayne done enough on bank culture?
One financial risk expert is worried Kenneth Hayne hasn't gone far enough to ensure lasting changes to bank culture.
CBA back on safe and profitable ground
Philip Lowe says the royal commission has delivered just what was needed for the financial services industry – "fairly far-reaching reform but not revolution".
Plane spotter Scurrah lands at Virgin
The question on everyone's lips is whether any change in Virgin's future competitive tempo under Paul Scurrah will focus on market share.
Leaked ASIO advice triggers new battle over boat people
ASIO advice warning that Kerryn Phelps' bill to allow medical evacuations of boat people would undermine border protection has triggered a new war over boat people.
Expert backs Labor's franking policy but urges phase in
BDO national tax director Lance Cunningham said the refundability of excess imputation credits should be reviewed because the existing system was widely viewed as poor tax policy. But it needed to be phased in.
PM faces parliamentary recall on Hayne
The Morrison government could be made to recall Parliament in March to start dealing with recommendations from the Hayne commission.
'Desperate and dangerous' bill: Tanna
Catherine Tanna, the head of EnergyAustralia, has laid into the energy divestment bill with the harshest criticism yet of the government's motives for pushing it forward.
Labor tight-lipped on default super model
Labor is declining to explain how it will break from union-aligned industry funds to implement one default superannuation account recommended by the Hayne royal commission.
Australia backs Trump's World Bank pick
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has swung Australia's weight behind David Malpass, Donald Trump's pick for World Bank president.
World’s largest carmakers warn of bleak year ahead
While the auto industry frequently goes through such cyclical downturns, the new retrenchment is being exacerbated by the need to invest in expensive new technologies for electric vehicles and self-driving systems.
Investigations threaten US miracle: Trump
Donald Trump has warned America's "economic miracle" is at risk of being derailed by Democrat-led investigations he said would poison any hope for bipartisanship on issues such as infrastructure and border security.
Trump claims credit for averting war with North Korea
Donald Trump will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this month in Vietnam, the country Washington has put forward as a model for Pyongyang's development.
These are the five secrets of Putin's success
The Russian president wants to position Russia as an independent and indispensable global power, and he is well on the way to succeeding.
Personal Finance
Now you'll get what you pay for in financial advice
Consumers who value advice that is personalised, unconflicted and delivered by someone they trust and respect must face the reality that this type of financial advice is not cheap.
Home equity plan could replace federal rent assistance
About 250,000 women over 50 receive rent assistance in Australia, the effect of lower income and super balances after decades as secondary earners.
Comyn rejects 'credit crunch' narrative
CBA chief Matt Comyn has joined Westpac's Brian Hartzer in rejecting the notion that the banks are responsible for a property price correction.
Chief justice bows out over link to BMW class action
There was a late withdrawal from this week's historic joint sitting of the Federal Court and NSW Supreme Court – NSW Chief Justice Tom Bathurst. All thanks to his 19-year-old BMW.
SafetyCulture heads towards unicorn status
Luke Anear believes his workplace safety start-up SafetyCulture can grow 10 times in the next few years.
Shortage of engineers sparks wider search
Fewer university students want to study engineering, which means recruiting in some fields are particularly tight, including mining.
Asianise or perish: We need more regional migration
Deeper integration across the breadth of Asia inevitably means greater migration to Australia.
Lifestyle
Lessons from reading 100 books in one year
Ditching mindless scrolling through social media and reading more books will deepen your understanding of the world.
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