Economy / News
Breakfast briefing: Turning points passed?
14th Jul 25, 8:22ambyDavid Chaston
US tariffs still in flux, costs start to mount; USD depreciates, credit quality turns down; Canada data positive; China faces pension crunch in 10 years; UST 10yr at 4.42%; gold and oil stable; AU$1 = USc
Personal finance / Analysis
Some savings accounts can offer a decent interest rate return, for others it is awful
11th Jul 25, 8:05ambyDavid Chaston
We analyse the wide range of savings account offers available, comparing across the main banks, extracting the essence from the bank marketing spin
Public policy / News
RBA holds its cash rate target unchanged at 3.85%, surprising analysts
8th Jul 25, 2:42pmbyDavid Chaston
Another rate cut by the Australian central bank was expected but didn't happen. But it was a split 6-3 decision. Financial markets juddered in immediate reaction
Public policy / Opinion
Is today's market exuberance rational?
5th Jul 25, 7:50ambyGuest
Hervé Goulletquer warns that investors are normalising US-induced economic and financial uncertainty at their peril
Business / Opinion
Speed, scandal, and sales: Xiaomi’s EV lesson
2nd Jul 25, 4:16pmbyMark Tanner
Mark Tanner shows why China Speed is a real thing in marketing, and that even after stumbles companies can recover if they can remain relevant in an uber-dynamic retail environment
Business / News
Zombie SMEs pay off for the ATO
30th Jun 25, 9:43ambyDavid Chaston
Struggling small businesses in the construction and hospitality sectors use the 'Small Business Restructuring' process to attempt to stay in control of their enterprises
Banking / News
The home loan market
28th Jun 25, 1:14pmbyDavid Chaston
If you have or need a mortgage, we have the insights and data you will need to make an assessment of who to apply to
Public policy / News
Are US fiscal concerns driving gold?
29th Jun 25, 11:27ambyGuest
A gold analyst says ongoing fiscal concerns will likely lead to bond market volatility, ultimately supporting the gold market as investors look for alternative safe-haven assets
Business / Opinion
Trump’s capital crackdown is a big risk for Australia
27th Jun 25, 7:17ambyGuest
Australia's moves to protect itself from multinational profit-shifting and tax avoidance is likely to be targeted by the US
Banking / News
Cheapening the definition of 'well capitalised'
26th Jun 25, 11:57ambyDavid Chaston
A changing of the guard at a key US Federal Reserve function has opened the door for a US$200+ bln relief from their "tight" bank capital rules for the largest, globally important banks who are US based
Economy / Opinion
War and tariffs are a double shock to the world economy
25th Jun 25, 1:44pmbyGuest
Stephen Roach warns that the interplay between wars and tariffs is making a global recession increasingly likely
Public policy / Opinion
Australia should hope for AUKUS's collapse
18th Jun 25, 8:38ambyGuest
Gareth Evans argues that the multi-billion-dollar deal for nuclear submarines was never in the country's interest
Business / News
ASIC launches inquiry into ASX
16th Jun 25, 9:22ambyGuest
After "repeated and serious failures at ASX" ASIC has launched a full formal inquiry into the governance, capability and risk management frameworks and practices across the market infrastructure group
Personal finance / News
ASIC cracks down on unlawful finfluencers in global push against misconduct
12th Jun 25, 10:13ambyadmin
ASIC moves against unauthorised finfluencers online, promoting high-risk, complex investment products that can cause real consumer harm, such as CFDs and OTC derivative products
Banking / News
The home loan market is shifting away from mortgage brokers
11th Jun 25, 7:43ambyDavid Chaston
Banks are moving to upgrade proprietary channels for mortgage generation at the expense of brokers. Expect more direct digital campaigns. Rate transparency is key to this shift
Economy / Opinion
Reserve Bank of Australia facing a delicate balancing act
6th Jun 25, 9:13ambyGuest
Extreme weather events have slowed economic growth, adding to the case for another rate cut
Banking / News
ASIC says RAMS has allowed a systemic organisational governance failure by not adequately supervising its franchise network
4th Jun 25, 8:20ambyadmin
ASIC sues Westpac-owned RAMS for systemic misconduct in arranging home loans