Shorten: election is 'referendum on wages'
Labor Leader Bill Shorten will take the economic fight to Scott Morrison on Wednesday and declare the next election to be a referendum about wages.
Why industry funds should avoid activism
Corporate Australia is alarmed that their powerful shareholders, the big industry funds, could be preparing to flex their muscles. But these investors are unlikely to compromise their hard-won legitimacy with political activism.
Optimism pervades Financial Review Business Summit
Most importantly for Australian investors was the directional guidance from experts about the two biggest swing factors that will hit equity portfolios in the year ahead: China and Donald Trump.
If forced, Australia 'will choose its security'
If Australia ever has to choose between China and the United States, "between economic prosperity and its security, it will choose its security," says former federal treasurer Peter Costello.
Sydney's property obsession creates economic hangover
In the first report of its type, the NSW Treasury has published an independent update of the state economy. It shows the continuing property market downturn has made citizens more cautious.
Ex-NAB employee's five-star lifestyle revealed
NAB executive lived a fantasy life squandering millions of the bank’s money on luxury hotels and the world’s best restaurants.
Rio boss flags more dividends on the way
Rio Tinto has flagged paying more special dividends as the impact of buybacks on its biggest shareholder continues to shape capital management plans for the year ahead.
Crunch time for Lendlease amid resales at Darling Square
Lendlease faces a key test at one of its most ambitious apartment projects in Sydney in the lead-up to Easter.
The offshore factor: Ramsay, Reliance, Lendlease
The latest batch of results from Ramsay Health Care, Reliance Worldwide and Lendlease have one thing in common - offshore diversification.
Rio boss flags more dividends on the way
Rio Tinto has flagged paying more special dividends as the impact of buybacks on its biggest shareholder continues to shape capital management plans for the year ahead.
Business an easy fall guy during election silly season
After a record 27 years of continuous economic growth our enemy is complacency.
Pioneer Credit defends unorthodox accounting
The Perth-based buyer of impaired assets says it has no plans to change its methods after being taken to task by the corporate regulator, PwC and the ASX.
History suggests the Fed shouldn't have paused rate hikes
Historical precedent suggests the Federal Reserve is on the cusp of making a major error of judgment, financial historian Niall Ferguson says.
ASX slides on lack of trade talk
Australian shares closed lower despite a rally during afternoon as the market paused amid a lack of news on trade talks between the US and China.
Tension growing on RBA's rate patience
The official cash rate has been held at 1.5 per cent for the 28th time in a row as expectations of a rate cut steadily build.
Why women need equities more than men
A $70,000 difference in investment returns between equities and cash goes a long way towards narrowing the retirement savings gap, according to asset manager Fidelity.
The start-up fintech bringing deals into the open
Fresh Equities is a digital marketplace that lists companies seeking capital from investors through private placements for investors to access.
Opinion
Why industry funds should avoid activism
Corporate Australia is alarmed that their powerful shareholders, the big industry funds, could be preparing to flex their muscles. But these investors are unlikely to compromise their hard-won legitimacy with poltiical activism.
Optimism pervades Financial Review Business Summit
Most importantly for Australian investors was the directional guidance from experts about the two biggest swing factors that will hit equity portfolios in the year ahead: China and Donald Trump.
Swapping billionaires in the energy wars
From Andrew Forrest to Sanjeev Gupta, James Baulderstone looks to have swapped billionaires in his quest to engineer sustainable solutions to the east coast energy challenge.
Australia must find way between friend and ally
This was the fractured state of geopolitics revealed at the Summit yesterday.
Government rebuffed Huawei's security offer
The federal government rejected a proposal by Huawei to build an independent cyber security evaluation centre to allay concerns about espionage.
'Poor policy' to slash CGT discount: review
A new research paper suggests Labor's plans to cut the capital gains tax discount in half would take Australia back to the 1990s and represents 'poor policy'.
'Activist doctors' yet to test new medivac laws
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is planning to step up attack on Labor over border security but a planned visit to Christmas Island is in doubt because of a monsoon warning.
Candidates' battle over Curtin draped in controversy
Anonymous backgrounding against the two frontrunners to replace Julie Bishop could see preselectors turn to a compromise candidate.
Labor to improve access to abortion
Labor will announce Australia's first national strategy for sexual and reproductive health this week.
Trump drops preferential trade status for India, Turkey
The decision risks stoking tension between New Delhi and Washington as Mr Trump closes in on an agreement with Beijing.
Distracting from the big Trump vulnerability
The real war has not yet begun, as all sides wait to see whether Mueller will drop a bombshell – or a dud.
China to slash taxes, boost lending to shore up economy
China will cut billions of dollars in taxes and fees, increase infrastructure investment, and step up lending to small companies.
UK auditors face tougher 'going concern' scrutiny
Accountants will be required to make deeper checks into whether a company is able stay in business under a proposal by Britain's audit watchdog following the collapses of Carillion and BHS.
Trudeau embroiled in growing scandal
Justin Trudeau has lost two key cabinet ministers in as many months who say they no longer have trust in his government, ensnared in a corruption scandal.
Personal Finance
What it takes for elite athletes to get a mortgage
Contract workers often need to go to considerable lengths to demonstrate they are low risk before a bank will give them a mortgage.
'There's no way you're going to get government paying'
Rectification costs will go into the millions, but it is still unclear how this will be paid for.
It's members' money, not Greg Combet and big super's
Without real choice in super, many Australians' super savings will be used to promote causes they haven't signed up to.
Author, journalist Les Carlyon dead at 76
The author of Gallipoli, which has sold more than 250,000 copies, and editor of The Age and The Herald in Melbourne, lost a long struggle with cancer.
Why NIB's Mark Fitzgibbon is on Instagram
NIB's chief executive Mark Fitzgibbon says his days as a footy coach helped him develop a knack for tough conversations that are fundamentally compassionate.
Why you should ignore advice from successful people
The world is full of 'experts' ready to share the secrets of their success, but their advice is often at odds with the science.
Why this CEO has a thing for London Heathrow
Lisa Stephenson, CEO of Who Am I Projects, travels far and wide for business and pleasure. She shares her travel tips and favourite places.
Lifestyle
When an ordinary guy discovers he has royal blood
What happens when you wake up and find out you're a prince? First, a big party, then a week or so in prince school, a new name and some princely duties.
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