February 2018
Rio Tinto's JS Jacques looks to growth as miner emerges from ill-starred decade
The CEO of Rio Tinto is cleaning up the mess left by his predecessors while trying to grow the business.
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October 2017
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APN Outdoor facing growing shareholder disquiet
APN's new CEO (whoever it may be) will need to convince worried investors its recent performance is a temporary setback.
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September 2017
George Kerr's Cayman Islands legal fight shines light on a reclusive figure
A Cayman Islands legal fight has shone a rare light into the world of reclusive and divisive Kiwi investor George Kerr.
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July 2017
How hedge fund manager Michael Hintze makes money from geopolitical unrest
Australia's most successful money manager Michael Hintze in London says hedge fund management is about reading the past as well as the future.
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June 2017
Theresa May's fatal attempt to strengthen her base has demolished her credibility
Theresa May has plunged Westminster into a period of chronic instability at a time when the UK faces the most critical constitutional challenge in its post-war history.
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UK exit poll points to an unmitigated disaster for Theresa May
Theresa May's decision to call a snap election to "guarantee certainty and stability" ahead of spectacularly negotiations with Brussels may have backfired spectacularly.
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Theresa May's 'enough is enough' response to London attack marks a big change
Britain's Prime Minister could have employed a measured tone in her first public statement, considering there are just four days to go until Britons cast their votes - but she didn't.
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London Bridge attack will weigh on voters' minds
The latest terror attacks come less than a fortnight after suicide bomber Salman Abedi killed 22 people leaving an Ariana Grande pop concert in Manchester.
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May 2017
After attack, UK public accept security over liberty
The UK government is likely to overhaul its counterterrorism strategies following the Manchester bombing and increase the powers of the security agencies.
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April 2017
Theresa May strengthens her hand at home but remains exposed on Europe
The remaining 27 members of the EU bloc are in no mood to give Britain an easy run during negotiations.
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Theresa May's snap UK election call is out of character
For someone who's seemingly valued caution above all other political virtues, Theresa May's decision was a surprise.
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February 2017
'This election is a choice of civilisation': In France, Le Pen plays high stakes game
France is set to elect a head of state from outside its two main political parties.
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- Opinion
House of Commons Speaker wrong to ban Trump
John Bercow's attempt to ban Donald Trump from speaking in parliament makes him no better than the US President himself.
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Macquarie's Green Investment Bank aspirations have not bought it many friends
Now even the Scottish are moving onto bashing Macquarie - the investment bank they call the Vampire Kangaroo.
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January 2017
Bunnings readies for its big bet on Britain
Bunnings has a big opportunity in Britain, but it will need to change entrenched consumer habits and buck structural change in the DIY sector.
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Scott Morrison says London property proves scrapping negative gearing won't work
The Treasurer has used London's expensive property market, in the absence of negative gearing, as an argument against scrapping the tax perk.
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Macquarie touts 'long-term' plan for Green Investment Bank
Macquarie has defended its track record in Britain amid claims its bid for the Green Investment Bank could result in asset stripping.
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Explainer: What Theresa May wants from Donald Trump
Hopefully Theresa May is not superstitious because the omens haven't been good ahead of her first meeting with Donald Trump.
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- Opinion
- World politics
Theresa May's take-no-prisoners Brexit negotiating stance
Theresa May made it clear where she stands, but it's yet to be seen whether she connected with anyone on the continent.
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Theresa May reveals 'hard Brexit' plans, flags Australian trade deal
Theresa May heralds a "bold' trade deal with Australia as part of a clean break from the European Union's single market.
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