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Real-life ‘White Lotus’ billionaires race to capitalise on show

Real-life ‘White Lotus’ billionaires race to capitalise on show

Two local ultra-rich tycoons are happy to attach their companies’ brands to the confronting plot that exposes the dark side of most characters.

  • by Filipe Pacheco, Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Danny Lee

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$4.2t superannuation sector in crosshairs after cyberattacks

$4.2t superannuation sector in crosshairs after cyberattacks

The financial regulator has stepped up scrutiny of the superannuation industry after a co-ordinated attack on some of the country’s largest funds exposed serious cybersecurity weaknesses. 

  • by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Trump family’s cash registers ring as financial meltdown plays out

Trump family’s cash registers ring as financial meltdown plays out

The party was on at a Saudi-backed LIV Golf tournament at the president’s Doral resort in Florida and a fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago, even as markets tumbled.

  • by Eric Lipton, Theodore Schleifer and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Are banks too cautious? Dutton reignites ‘credit for the rich’ debate

Are banks too cautious? Dutton reignites ‘credit for the rich’ debate

The Coalition’s mortgage plan would have real effects on how much you can borrow from a bank, and for the housing market.

  • by Clancy Yeates
Money lost, accounts accessed: Super funds attacked using stolen passwords

Money lost, accounts accessed: Super funds attacked using stolen passwords

Major industry super funds and the largest retail superannuation brand owner, Insignia, have been compromised by hackers who have stolen about $500,000.

  • by Sarah Danckert and Sumeyya Ilanbey
ANZ blasted for years-long governance failures, slapped with $1 billion capital charge
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ANZ blasted for years-long governance failures, slapped with $1 billion capital charge

ANZ has been forced to do a widespread review into its entire organisation after the financial regulator flagged issues stemming from the bonds trading scandal “may be present in other parts of the bank”.

  • by Sumeyya Ilanbey
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Why your super is at the mercy of Trump

Why your super is at the mercy of Trump

A growing share of superannuation assets are scattered around the world, particularly in the US. This means Trump-induced volatility affects us all.

  • by Clancy Yeates
Is this stopping you from buying an electric vehicle?

Is this stopping you from buying an electric vehicle?

Australians aren’t buying enough electric vehicles – and there are a couple of reasons for that.

  • by Sumeyya Ilanbey
How IAG is using technology to aid recovery after Cyclone Alfred
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How IAG is using technology to aid recovery after Cyclone Alfred

Investing in cutting-edge technology is essential for providing the best support to people and communities affected by extreme weather and natural disasters. A new mobile satellite system, which fits into a briefcase, is proving to be a game-changer for IAG’s teams in the field, and for the customers they serve.

CBA to speed up AI rollout as it fights bank tech war

CBA to speed up AI rollout as it fights bank tech war

The banking giant is seeking to widen its lead on the adoption of AI for fighting scams and faster approval of loans.

  • by Sumeyya Ilanbey
More borrowers are ditching their bank as refinancing rate picks up

More borrowers are ditching their bank as refinancing rate picks up

Home loan customers have been growing more proactive in seeking out cheaper loans recently, especially as interest rates trend lower.

  • by Clancy Yeates

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