David Ross

David Ross is a Sydney-based journalist at The Australian. He previously worked at the European Parliament and as a freelance journalist, writing for many publications including Myanmar Business Today where he was an Australian correspondent. He has a Masters in Journalism from The University of Melbourne.

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EconomyEconomics

Former Prime Minister Paul Keating speaking at The AustralianÕs Strategic Forum: How should we manage our relationship with China? in Sydney on Monday 18th November 2019. Picture: Nikki Short

Boost super, open borders, says former PM Paul Keating

The ‘best solution’ to funding a post-recession recovery would be direct buying of government bonds by the RBA, says former PM Paul Keating.

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MotoringEconomics

Victorian wipe-out drives car sales slump

Vehicle sales crashed by more than 65 per cent in Victoria in August, a slump matched by a steep fall-off for Toyota’s perennially top-selling HiLux.

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ExclusiveCompanies

A case of COVID-19 has been traced to The Star casino in Pyrmont after a patron visited on Saturday 4th July. Health authorities are racing to contain clusters that threaten to break through containment measures. Picture: Toby Zerna

Star casino fights insurer over virus claim

Sydney’s Star casino launches opening salvo against its insurer in a bid to have its business interruption policy paid out.

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MarketsMarkets

Portraits of Hasan Tevfik - MST Marquee Senior Research Analyst taken at his office in Sydney CBD on 1st March 2019. Hasan is commenting about a "dividends bonanza" from the recently concluded February profits reporting season.(Pictures by Julian Andrews).

Pandemic slashes $7bn off dividends

Many companies paid no dividend at all or slashed their distributions in the face of a viral pandemic.

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InsuranceFinancial Services

You could be losing out if you don't check your super payments regularly.

Business interruption test case delayed

Business interruption insurance test case adjourned in an unusual move to ensure a faster judgment.

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FINANCIAL SERVICESFinancial Services

Mortgage Choice lending up

Mortgage Choice has been weighed down by a flat loan book and sliding franchise numbers amid an overall challenging period for the housing market.

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CompaniesCompanies

27/06/2017: Christine Holgate, Blackmores chief executive and Collingwood board-member, has been appointed the new Managing Director & Group CEO of Australia Post. Hollie Adams/The Australian

AusPost profits from booming parcel volumes

Added costs and falling letter distributions have weighed heavily on AusPost’s bottom line.

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Financial servicesFinancial Services

Steadfast CEO Robert Kelly Sydney on Sunday. Pic: Nikki Short

Insurance broker network Steadfast slips to loss

Rapid expansion has seen the value of recent buys re-evaluated.

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Financial servicesFinancial Services

CEO and Senior Financial Advisor at Henderson Maxwell, Sam Henderson (right) arrives at the Federal Court in Melbourne, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. The financial services royal commission public hearing into financial advice continues in Melbourne. (AAP Image/Stefan Postles) NO ARCHIVING

Former celebrity financial planner Sam Henderson guilty

Former celebrity financial planner Sam Henderson pleaded guilty on three charges on Tuesday for misrepresenting his qualifications over several years.

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MARKETSMarkets

Rush to boost savings buffers

Anxious Australians are building a savings buffer as money pours into bank accounts from super withdrawals and government payments.

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