PM to reopen Christmas Island
The Morrison government has beefed up its border protection measures and will reopen the Christmas Island detention centre in anticipation of what it claims will be a resumption of the people smuggling trade.
CSL keeps its growth stock mantle
The wisdom of investing in companies with $US-denominated earnings was clear when CSL reported 10 per cent growth in its net profit.
How Hayne set speedbumps for Carsales
An online classifieds company might be the last place you'd expect to take a hit from the banking royal commission. But chief executive Cameron McIntyre says it has thrown up several problems.
Markets Live: ASX up by 5 points
S&P;/ASX 200 is just 5 points higher, boosted by stronger than expected results in Computershare, Beach Energy and Northern Star
Katter not interested in 'farcical' Hayne
Crossbench MP Bob Katter has dismissed the Hayne Royal Commission as a waste of time and indicated he will not support the recall of Parliament to deal with its recommendations.
Get cracking on Hayne, say experts
Veterans of Britain's banking inquiries say reform momentum can fade quickly, and the threat of prison might be needed to focus CEO's minds.
Sydney vacancy rates rise 40pc
The number of vacant properties for rent in Sydney jumped a staggering 40 per cent from 15,775 last January to 22,426 this year and is expected to further climb.
ACCC probes big four over cartel conduct
The competition regulator is probing the big four consulting firms Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC over allegations the firms operate as a cartel.
Broker fires back at Baillieu family
Melbourne stockbroking firm Baillieu 1889 has fired back against claims by members of Melbourne's elite Baillieu family that the company can't use the surname.
House price falls flow through to mechanics
House price falls and political uncertainty are undermining a previously immune sector in car servicing and repairs.
CSL interim profit climbs, raises full-year guidance
CSL chief executive Paul Perreault said the blood products company was excited by "a tremendous amount of strength across the business" after announcing a 6.8 per cent increase in half year net profit.
Orora boss sees weaker growth at home and US
Orora had a small hiccup when big customer Toys' R' US went bankrupt in the US, but made solid headway in tough economic conditions.
The libertarian fantasies of cryptocurrencies
Money is a public good par excellence. That is why dispensing with the role of governments in money is a fantasy. The history of the so-called cryptocurrencies demonstrates this, writes Martin Wolf.
Macquarie picks 'capital starved areas'
Macquarie chief executive Shemara Wikramanayake said the financial services group was focused on areas of global finance that are "starved of capital" such as renewables and infrastructure.
Corporate Travel calls in the FBI
Seriously? What next? NASA? The Men in Black?
What happened in markets before the bell
Australian shares are poised to open higher, bolstered by advances in Europe and on Wall Street.
Nikko says banks are cheap
Nikko Asset Management's head of Australian equities is relaxed about the prospect of dividend cuts at the big four banks, taking the view that the sector is historically very cheap.
Opinion
Wikramanayake ready to invest $24b
Comments made by Shemara Wikramanayake during her first public outing as chief executive of Macquarie Group ought to make all the Macquarie non-believers sit up and take notice.
Is the AFR far right as Rudd says?
Former PM Kevin Rudd has denounced the Financial Review's editorial stance as "one of the most right wing in the country". But what might that mean?
PM suffers historic defeat but who won?
For a government which claimed it no longer cared whether it was rolled on the floor of the House, it fought to the bitter end to stave off the historic and humiliating defeat.
No end to slide in property prices
Alert readers may recall my terrific advice to my daughter and son-in-law to get into the Sydney apartment market ASAP coincided exactly with the peak in mid-2017. What could go wrong?
Labor backs down on huge fines for banks
Bill Shorten has backed down on Labor's push for uncapped fines for white collar offences by misbehaving banks and companies, instead opting for maximum penalty of $525 million.
Morrison toughs out historic loss
The Morrison government has suffered a historic loss in the House of Representatives after Labor, the Greens and the crossbench combined to pass laws for the medical transfer of asylum seekers to Australia for treatment.
No open tender for lucrative Manus contracts
The federal government chose not to run an open tender process for contracts worth $423 million to provide security for refugees on Manus Island.
Bills to fall on NSW-SA power cable
South Australian and NSW households could save up to $66 a year if a 900-kilometre interconnector cable is built.
'Hostplus clause' to ban wining and dining
The Morrison government is aiming to ram through legislation to stop superannuation funds from wining and dining corporate clients to win default fund mandates from employers.
Chinese shoppers still in the lap of European luxury
The French conglomerates that own Gucci, Hermes and Louis Vuitton are still bagging big sales growth in China even as the likes of Apple struggle with the slowdown.
Russia volunteers to 'help' resolve Venezuela crisis
When Barack Obama was president, Vladimir Putin volunteered to 'help out' in Syria. That war hasn't ended yet.
Cartel boss 'El Chapo' convicted in US court
The 61-year-old drug cartel kingpin faces life in prison; the jury remained hidden from view during 200 hours of wrenching testimony.
'CBS execs sold stock before disclosing Moonves claims'
CBS executives sold more than $US200 million in company shares before disclosing to the public claims of sexual harassment against former CEO Les Moonves and other officials, a California pension fund claims.
'No doubt': Brexit saps British economy
Britain's economy is growing at its slowest pace since the financial crisis, as manufacturing, construction and investment turn sour.
Personal Finance
The 9 bad habits of highly ineffective investors
In the upside-down world logic that applies to much of investing, there are a bunch of mistakes investors often make which makes it harder for them to reach their financial goals, writes Shane Oliver.
Why industry funds appeal to some SMSFs
Considering investing in shares through an industry fund to beat Labor's dividend imputation proposals or winding up your self-managed superannuation fund? Get answers to these reader questions.
Caught in the crossfire: AGL, News Corp and Mirvac
AGL Energy is under pressure on energy prices in an election year, News Corp's Foxtel is battling rising sports rights costs, and Mirvac is not out of the woods yet.
Why it's a good time to be a job hunting grad
It's not just a one-off for undergraduates, the improvement is consistent across all degree types
HT&E; flags potential deals after strengthening balance sheet
HT&E; chief executive Ciaran Davis has flagged the radio broadcaster and e-sports business will look at "strategic opportunities" after slimming down and beefing up its balance sheet.
Small, diverse teams trounce traditional skill silos
Big employers are adopting ways of working that put personal interactions before process.
Compliance to become a top-tier concern for CEOs
Financial institutions will be forced to build up their compliance systems to reduce misconduct and to avoid sanctions from newly-empowered regulators, says a governance expert.
Lifestyle
The insider's guide to Antarctica: hot tips, cool spots
Professional adventurer Henry Cookson holds the record for the first expedition on foot to the southern pole of inaccessibility.
