AGM season
‘We have turned a corner’: Qantas boss says airline is winning back the hearts of customers
Vanessa Hudson tells investors at the company’s AGM that “we don’t always get it right” but the airline’s push to regain the trust of customers is succeeding.
- by Colin Kruger
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‘The court will resolve the matter’: Super Retail chair clears air on legal feud
The retailer’s departing chair Sally Pitkin has admitted that settling a legal battle with two former senior executives would have been prudent but hinted the size of the claim was an issue.
- by Jessica Yun and Colin Kruger
‘Clock is ticking’: Can Allaway convince investors BOQ has turned a corner?
In an environment where Australians are starved for competition, there are questions about where BOQ fits and how it will survive.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Macquarie affirms bet on green energy shift after ‘soft start’ to year
Macquarie Group boss Shemara Wikramanayake says any change in policies, including under a Trump presidency, won’t derail the long-term green energy transition.
- by Millie Muroi
Investor heavyweights failing to boot directors on climate commitments
Directors at companies failing to meet any climate commitment criteria received higher support in 2023 than those that met them, according to new research.
- by Millie Muroi
ANZ boss warns of tough economic year ahead, more customers to face financial difficulty
Shayne Elliott signalled the bank would remain “competitive but not market-leading” in its mortgage pricing as it looks to grow home loans profitably amid high inflation and interest rates.
- by Millie Muroi
NAB boss warns on housing affordability as house prices rise
NAB chief executive Ross McEwan said he expected a rebound in economic growth by the second half of next year but that the economy would continue to slow into 2024.
- by Millie Muroi
‘Someone needs to be held to account’: Shareholders make history at this year’s AGM season
With Jo Wright’s simple probe, she epitomised the disparity between working-class and corporate Australia.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Westpac braces for economic slowdown as rate hikes bite
Westpac boss Peter King warned of slower economic growth as the bank looks to turn its fortunes around following a tough period for the company.
- by Millie Muroi
BOQ shareholders reject executive pay after ‘difficult year’
Bank of Queensland shareholders delivered a blow to the company’s remuneration report as the bank warned of growing economic risks in the year ahead.
- by Millie Muroi
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Retail
Harvey Norman executive pay strike not our fault, says Gerry Harvey
Veteran retailer Gerry Harvey has launched a blistering attack on a proxy adviser, saying it’s to blame for the remuneration strike.
- by Jessica Yun
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