May 2016
Xero claims on 'pathway' to profit as cash burn slows
Accounting software group Xero is still chasing its maiden profit but has posted strong annual gains in subscriber numbers and revenue.
March 2016
It's never been better, say Aussie buyout chiefs
Despite the failure of Dick Smith, which was floated after soon after a private equity makeover, the buy-out industry is booming.
February 2016
Cabcharge profit drops 21.7pc after taxi surcharges slashed
Cabcharge's net profit in the December half dropped 21.7 per cent to $24.4 million after Victoria, NSW and Western Australia slashed taxi payments surcharges.
Cash is not dead yet – but it will be eventually
Fifty years ago, no one could have envisaged a world with no notes and coins. But it's coming.
December 2015
Dream deals: Could a regional bank merger create a fifth pillar?
Stacking two or all of the “three stumps” to make a fifth pillar to stand up to the major banks is a perennial favourite of investment bankers. Some think it still makes a lot of sense despite regulatory imposts on the majors.
November 2015
OzForex co-founder's big winner from Western Union bid
OzForex founder Matthew Gilmour stands to reap more than $34 million if Western Union buys it at the top of its offer range of $3.70 a share, which values the company at $888 million.
The only way is (mostly) up for rates
Smaller lenders have opted to take extra profit rather than market share by following the majors' rate hikes to varying degrees, citing capital imposts still well above the big banks.
NAB does 10-year deal with Visa amid banks' Apple battle
As the battle between tech giants, card companies and banks for a slice of their substantial unsecured lending profits heats up, NAB has announced a decade-long deal with Visa on new payment innovations.
October 2015
Banks to reward shareholders at expense of customers as they post record profits
Bank investors are confident the big four will use their market power to protect profits and shareholder returns by pushing costs onto customers.
Reckon confirms talks with Macquarie Capital
The chief executive of listed accounting software company Reckon says it has asked Macquarie Capital to consider "strategic options" for the company to boost its share price, which it feels is failing to reflect its true value.
September 2015
IPO Watch: Bitcoin Group wraps up offer round to target November ASX listing
If it successfully lists, the Bitcoin Group will have a market valuation of almost $33 million.
August 2015
Flexigroup founder says sales refocus needed
FlexiGroup's founder and chairman said the new CEO the company chooses to replace Tarek Robbiati who left 10 days ago needs to have a sales focus to turnaround its business lease divisions and maintain growth in consumer leasing.
Power up for a pestering perk
Mobile wallets, or e-wallets, have been around for years but only the most recent – Apple Pay, which is not available yet in Australia – appears to have gained any currency with consumers.
The best credit cards for rewards, flights and extra perks
We've analysed the the top 10 credit cards based on best-value rewards, flights and extra perks.
Pepper IPO's project Habanero burns bright in a dark market
Bankers began marketing the float of non-bank lender Pepper Group in May, but a lagging bank sector, a potential Greece default and exit from the Eurozone, and a meltdown in China threatened to darken its July initial public offering.
May 2015
MYOB chief rejects criticism as stock jumps 6pc on debut
Shares in the accounting software company jumped 7 per cent to $3.91 from its initial public offer price of $3.65 when shares began trading at midday on Monday, before closing the day up 6.3 per cent on $3.88.
Fundies applaud Ironbridge staying the course in Eclipx Group
Ironbridge pulled off a stellar debut for Eclipx Group last month.
April 2015
Woolworths, Coles well-placed to boost business lending, David Murray says
Financial system inquiry head David Murray wants more competition in business lending and argues supermarkets could easily provide it.
Local fund managers say MYOB float is 'pretty fully priced'
Float prospect MYOB may have to rely on offshore investors to reach the upper end of its $3 to $4 price tag as local fund managers worry the business is too expensive at that price.
Bankers value GE Capital assets at up to $8 billion
Local investment bankers are already posturing ahead of a further $8 billion in chunky asset sales by GE Capital, this time on the commercial side of its business.