Inside Bank of Queensland’s plan to shrink to greatness
Under a new boss, the regional lender plans to get ahead by getting smaller and smarter.
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Break-up? Why our supermarkets need to get bigger
The Greens’ plan to force Woolies and Coles to shrink only plays into the hands of global gorillas like Amazon, Nestle and Unilever.
Bullsh*t and jail: Canberra are we really doing this?
There is a darker message for all businesses after the Woolworths boss was forced to cop political bile from a lightweight Greens senator.
Casino cop denied Star the time and space to change
Star and its NSW regulator are at war over demands that change at the Sydney casino should be made at the cost of everything else.
Why Citi thinks US economy could still stall
Citi banker Lucy Baldwin is one of the few market bears still standing. This is why she thinks there could be a hard landing.
Brisbane company borne out of dad’s death signs massive Microsoft deal
It took the death of his father for Jamie Wilson to leave accountancy and start a data security company that has just signed a deal with Microsoft and a potential 345 million new clients.
Westpac CEO walks a costly path out of tech wilderness
Bank tech overhauls are dangerously complex, eye-wateringly expensive and are never delivered on time. So why move now?
Death’s door to Triple Crown euphoria: Inside property tycoon’s ‘miracle’ six months
The past six months have been a wild ride for richlister property tycoon Kevin Seymour who now declares he “believes in miracles”.
Oil, gas needed for years: Larry Fink walks back green shift
One of the world’s most influential ESG investors argues energy security is just as important in the move to net zero.
Solomon Lew’s retail revolution: behind the three-way split
The billionaire retailer is again turning convention on its head, with the path to getting bigger could be by going smaller.
‘I lost $13bn’: How NAB’s boss reset banking
After four decades running banks across the world, there’s one thing that stands out for Ross McEwan.
G8 Education settles class action before going to trial
One of Australia’s childcare providers has agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement, three weeks before going to trial over a class action launched by shareholders.
The power play behind casino chief’s shock exit
The stand-off is a deeply serious moment for the Star casino that now risks losing everything.
New look Soul Patts has Perpetual right where it wants
A subtle move by Soul Patts boss Todd Barlow speaks volumes about his intentions for the under-pressure wealth manager.
99 Bikes pedals towards a return to profit
A boom in electric bikes and scooters, as well as finally reducing its huge overstocking issues, has Australia’s largest bike retailer back in the rider’s seat.
Has Ryan Stokes overplayed his hand in Boral battle?
The ball is now firmly in Ryan Stokes’ court, including whether he comes good on his threats to squeeze out Boral’s board.
Fate of UK bank buyout in our hands
Why is Virgin Money so eager to do a deal with a bigger rival at such a knockdown price, and how do Aussies play such a major role?
With super wars over, wealth boss plans for peace
Scott Hartley is the straight-talking wealth boss who wants to change the view of financial advice.
Myer bets entire store on retail outsider Olivia Wirth
The retailer is hinging its future around loyalty and digital under its new boss, although there are bigger forces moving beyond the boardroom.
The five black swans threatening the market boom
History shows there’s been plenty of booms before a mighty fall. These are the top risks lurking in the shadows that could derail the recovery.
Behind Lowe’s carefully collaborated next step
It is hoped the former central banker’s substantial star power can be used to raise the profile of the fund manager which has a charitable twist.
Why Transurban is in drivers’ seat over toll reform
Road users have been left behind as governments rush to secure big-ticket infrastructure deals. That’s where real reform needs to start.
Why this fundie is looking past the Magnificent Seven
For this New York-based Aussie fund manager there’s still some good US stocks around, even after Wall Street’s extraordinary run.
Industry super is betting big on the Magnificent Seven
The retirement savings of millions of Australians are now firmly leveraged to the future of artificial intelligence.
Downer’s dramatic KPMG legal bid to test auditor limits
There’s much more at stake in how auditors do business as the engineering firm accuses KPMG of dropping the ball on a invoicing scandal.
China remains a high-risk bet for business
Exporters carry deep financial scars after pinning too much of their growth hopes on China. With rising tensions in the world, they are right to remain wary.
Broken voice delivers hard corporate lessons
Corporate Australia has suddenly found itself disconnected with much of the community. How will business find its way back?
Goyder had no choice but to go as Qantas chair
The airline has been sent a powerful message from its investors – the reputational mess stops with the board.
Qantas turmoil now a factor for Virgin’s ASX listing
The aviation boom is starting to fade, leaving only a narrow window of opportunity for Virgin’s private equity owner to pull the trigger on a public float.
Creating that Wow factor
Jano Kotzas has emerged from floods, economic downturns and the pandemic with her events planning business focused on the Olympic decade.
Qld’s top private companies revealed
Family-run construction companies generating billions of dollars in revenue continue to punch above their weight in the ranks of Queensland’s largest private companies. | See the list.
Ex tradies take $70m float therapy brand global
Two former Brisbane tradies who established popular float therapy brand City Cave seven years ago have gone global and are aiming to have more than 2000 locations within five years.
Numbers add up for apartment development
The numbers add up for a new wave of apartment development in South East Queensland, and the creation of quality new homes for thousands of people should not be compromised because of lack of Government action, writes Don O’Rorke.
The legacy and lessons of Qantas CEO Alan Joyce
On his exit, the sometimes brutal airline boss is trying to show he is switching from rebuilding a balance sheet to winning over customers.
How the plan to up-end a retail empire was hatched
A tour of the US and Europe added urgency for Solomon Lew to push ahead with an audacious bid to split his empire. But it would come at a cost.
‘Back to new normal’: Besix Watpac CEO looks to future
There was never a tougher time to take the helm of a large construction company but after almost two years as CEO of Besix Watpac Mark Baker says there is plenty to look forward to.
‘Ugly’ fruit and veg retailer expands its market
Two mates who started a grocery subscription service that rescues ‘imperfect’ fruit and vegetables left on farms are ramping up their expansion.
Retail wreckage: Staggering number of Brisbane CBD stores lying empty
Retail vacancies in Brisbane’s CBD continue to spiral, with new research revealing the shocking state of shop vacancies there. But there is still some cause for optimism as the heart of the city seeks to redefine itself.
Meet the AFL talent scout sitting on top of $250bn
The Future Fund’s new top stockpicker blends neuropsychology and an instinct for football to deliver outsized returns.
Gold Coast-based Medical Rescue to take off globally
Gold Coast-based Medical Rescue is expanding overseas, while continuing to recruit locally, to extend high-quality healthcare services globally in response to rising demand.
Real housing stress is rising in the shadows
One of the biggest warning signs around housing stress quietly flicked to amber in recent days. And it wasn’t inside the banks.
How to pass the family business baton to the kids
Talking and preparation are the keys to success when getting ready to hand over running of the family business to the next generation, say Queensland succession planning experts.
Why PwC’s business model is ripe for disruption
Private equity senses a big opportunity in the demise of scandal-hit PwC.
Teen hitchhiker with $200 built $100m property empire
When John Fitzgerald left the cold of Melbourne with $200 in his pocket he found ‘paradise’ and built a $100m plus development company with a difference.
Quality always reaps benefits
BDO chief executive partner says cultivating a quality business culture is the key to success.
Why AGL needs to think more like Macquarie in green rebuild
The road to becoming a green energy giant will also require the 186-year-old company to undertake its own mammoth transformation.
Big super to grow even bigger on advice shake-up
Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones is moving cautiously with financial advice to remain out of reach for many.
Chalmers’ choice: A new RBA boss would still hike rates
A new central bank governor choosing to ignore Australia’s inflation fire could spark a financial meltdown.
Why balancing act needed for Qld budget
BDO tax partner Leisa Rafter says while the state budget’s focus will be on cost of living and housing support, the `unintended consequences’ from new funding measures should be considered.
‘Game-changing’ Brisbane pool manufacturer goes global
Brisbane-based pool manufacturer Plungie expands into US market, and has sights on Canada and Europe with game-changing prefabricated pools.
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