Time for regionals to stop whinging
Bendigo is one of a number of regional banks that have delivered poor financial performance and then tried to blame someone else.
How the Future Fund avoided the rout
A 30 per cent allocation to so-called "iliquid assets" such as infrastructure and property boosted the portfolio's overall return while hedge fund investments offset a sharp decline in equities.
PM tries to head off Katter revolt
Scott Morrison has not ruled out axing a $234 million deal with Bob Katter if he sides with Labor to force a recall of Parliament to deal with the royal commission.
Atlassian leads encryption revolt
Atlassian's Scott Farquhar says business is already being lost due to new encryption laws, but Peter Dutton says they are already producing results.
Labor unlikely to change stance on 5G
Penny Wong signalled that Chinese technology giant Huawei is unlikely to receive a sympathetic hearing from a Labor government to be allowed to help build the 5G network.
Harding's year of living dangerously
It is no surprise that Aurizon CEO Andrew Harding's fragile interim numbers are the product of many moving parts.
Labor compromises on asylum bill
A plan by the Opposition, Greens and independents to roll the government in Parliament over the medical treatment of asylum seekers is at risk of collapse due to a softening by Labor.
Bendigo backs ban on broker payments
Bendigo Bank says Commissioner Hayne's recommendations do not go far enough as headwinds ensure the bank's key metrics go backwards.
JB Hi-Fi bolsters range to protect sales and margins
JB Hi-Fi is increasing space for fast-growing categories such as mobile phones, gaming and internet-connected homewares to insulate sales and margins as consumers become increasingly cautious.
Henry should not appoint CEO: Costello
Future Fund chairman and former federal treasurer Peter Costello has criticised the NAB's handling of its leadership crisis.
Ambitious Wattle in $46m formula deal
Infant formula group Wattle Health is tapping debt markets this time, for a proposed $46 million purchase of a majority stake in a packaging plant in Melbourne.
Aurizon seeks 'holistic' deal with QCA
Aurizon has tempered its approach to negotiations with its Queensland regulator and now says it is looking for a "holistic" outcome.
Financials drag ASX into the red
Financial stocks dragged the sharemarket down, as Bendigo Bank's weaker-than-anticipated results took the wind out of the high-flying banking sector.
Why ending cheap money is the hard part
Central banks were right to spread the cost of the global financial crisis over time. But it is also one of the reasons why recovery has been so slow.
Local gas prices 'resilient to LNG softness'
Cooper Energy chief executive David Maxwell is still finding "robust" demand for gas at $9-$11 a gigajoule, despite LNG spot prices being at 17-month lows.
Trump dream of cheap oil still alive
The new year's oil price rally has fizzled out as renewed concerns about growth in demand outweigh the tightening of supply through OPEC cuts and US sanctions.
Future Fund delivers thumping 5.8pc
The Future Fund has weathered market volatility to deliver an impressive 5.8 per cent return, beating the strongest performing super funds last year.
Opinion
It's all about safety - the Coalition's
Scott Morrison's message is a political clarion call about keeping Australia strong, insisting that only this government can be trusted to keep the country secure.
Harding's year of living dangerously
It is no surprise that Aurizon CEO Andrew Harding's fragile interim numbers are the product of many moving parts.
Banks and borders too important for political games
Labor would be unwise to overplay its parliamentary hand on boat and border issues when the results have been disastrous.
How long can JB Hi-Fi outrun the doubters?
JB Hi-Fi's first-half results provide a perfect demonstration of the conundrum facing investors in the retail sector.
Costello sees Future Fund role in super
Future Fund chairman Peter Costello is pressing the Morrison government to create a public fund to manage people's superannuation, as part of its response to the banking royal commission.
'Urgent': Coalition told to move on insurance reform
The small business watchdog has backed Labor's move to extend unfair contract laws to protect insurance consumers, saying it should be introduced at the same time as long-awaited Treasury changes.
Cash's adviser urged to reveal all
Cabinet minister Michaelia Cash's former media adviser has revealed how he tipped off media to an investigation into the Australian Workers Union.
Google says too much transparency 'bad for all'
Google cannot be too transparent about its search algorithms because low-quality websites might game the system and spam consumers, says its vice-president of search Pandu Nayak.
Australia can scuttle French subs project
After fraught negotiations, Morrison government finally signs long-awaited contract with France for $50 billion submarine project.
Trumpism has arrived in Australia
Tim Wilson's use of the Senate economics committee is a Trump-like blurring of parliamentary institutions with party-political advantage.
Spain takes a gamble on 22 per cent minimum wage hike
Spain is embarking on a major economic experiment: A 22 per cent jump in the minimum wage that's ignited a high-stakes debate about how it will affect the economy.
US policy in Asia heads from bad to worse
If the last year is any indication of what will happen in 2019, US policy in Asia will be erratic and self-serving.
Najib Razak combative ahead of 1MDB trial
From appearing in an R&B; music video and trolling social media to vilify the new government, former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been combative before the start of his graft trial.
Transurban's US boss urges Congress on asset recycling
Transurban Group's US chief is urging reluctant Democrats to keep an open mind on the use of Australian-style asset recycling to help address a badly backlogged US infrastructure pipeline.
Personal Finance
Westpac, Macquarie shake up fixed rate offers
Westpac and Macquarie Bank are shaking up fixed rates in a bid to attract new borrowers, build market share and grow net interest margins.
Capital gains tax could hit divorcing couples
Leading accountants say the tax implications during family breakdowns have not been considered in capital gains tax changes.
Adopt NZ default super: Howes
Australia should consider mimicking elements of New Zealand's KiwiSaver model for default superannuation, says former union leader Paul Howes, who heads up KPMG's wealth management division.
Companies are working harder to retain graduates
The strong economy is leading employers to develop "keep warm" strategies to retain graduate employees, as the competition for educated workers increases.
Secret number 'fake news', Cranston trial told
The case against former deputy tax commissioner Michael Cranston was based on vague evidence, failed to show that he acted dishonestly and ignored the issue of "the secret number", his defence told the District Court.
Legal firms get serious about future talent
As other sectors eye off law graduates, companies work hard to keep the edge on competitors.
McManus can't say why we all shouldn't all break the law
Sally McManus's On Fairness is readable, passionate and defiant. It shows the pressure that Bill Shorten will be under from the union movement.
Lifestyle
Bobbi Brown's insider guide to New York
Cosmetics queen Bobbi Brown, who first moved to the Big Apple in 1990, gives you the lowdown on her New York.
David Rowe's cartoons
