Business
Banking & finance
Shareholders fume over plans to make virtual AGMs permanent
The federal government has launched a two week consultation process for changes to laws that would remove the need for listed companies to host physical shareholder meetings.
- by Charlotte Grieve
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CBA
CBA chief says no bank wants to facilitate 'heinous crimes'
The big banks' approach to anti-money laundering laws has once again come under the spotlight.
- by Charlotte Grieve
Coronavirus pandemic
'Not out of woods': CBA chief calls for faster easing of restrictions in Victoria
Commonwealth Bank boss Matt Comyn has said the speed of the economic recovery hinges on state government policies, especially how quickly restrictions are eased in Victoria.
- by Charlotte Grieve
Tax avoidance
Australian barrister embroiled in the US's largest tax evasion case
Evatt Tamine, who studied law while working at Sydney’s Newtown police station, moved to the tax haven of Bermuda where he set up practice as a barrister in 1999.
- by Kate McClymont
Editorial
Superannuation
Superannuation reforms must deliver better value for money
Super needs to be efficient and its benefits have to flow to those who are at risk of poverty in retirement.
- The Age's View
Big four
Westpac closes Chinese branches in global consolidation
Westpac has insisted the decision to close its Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong branches is purely commercial.
- by Charlotte Grieve
Property market
Bank of Queensland boss says property market 'more buoyant' than expected
Bank of Queensland's CEO says mortgage applications have returned to pre-COVID levels as confidence returns and first home buyers take advantage of record-low interest rates.
- by Charlotte Grieve
US votes 2020
There is no evidence Trump owes money to Russia
Lately social media has been full of theories, presented as fact, that US President Donald Trump owes millions of dollars to the Kremlin or Russian oligarchs.
- by David Enrich
Ethical investing
'Being nice' not key to Liberman family's ethical investment fund case, court hears
Lawyers for Impact Investment Group say their decision to not share any profit with investors was in line with the contract used to execute the deal.
- by Sarah Danckert
Federal budget
Billionaire investor predicts 'day of reckoning' over government spending
Magellan's Hamish Douglass has said politicians might as well believe in the tooth fairy if they think government debt is consequence-free.
- by Charlotte Grieve
Big four
CBA avoids strike on pay, pledges to keep 'as many as possible' in their homes
CBA has managed to avoid a vote against executive pay while CEO says he will prioritise mediation with customers.
- by Charlotte Grieve