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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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RegulationFinancial Services

A pedestrian walks past 530 Collins Street in Melbourne, Friday, May 14, 2010. Police have revealed that employees of ANZ Bank which has offices in the building are being investigated in a drug trafficking scandal. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING

Hundreds ask for relief from APRA fees

APRA’s annual report has revealed hundreds of regulated entities asked for relief from fees amid concern of growing costs.

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WealthWealth

One of the main reasons people opt for a do-it-yourself super fund is the ability to take control of their own nest egg.

Worst super funds named and shamed

Eight of Australia’s worst super funds have been named and shamed and warned that they could be taken to court.

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EnergyMining & Energy

Servos sue Ampol over dumping Caltex brand

A chain of petrol stations has lobbed a legal bomb at Ampol, saying it wouldn’t have signed a deal if it knew the Caltex brand was being dumped.

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InsuranceFinancial Services

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 05: Mas Azemi of Mas Barber Shop closes his shop on August 05, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Mas is the owner of Mas Barber Shop in Brunswick. He has had to close the shop for 6 weeks and stand down 4 barbers. Retail stores across Melbourne will be closed to customers from 11:59 pm on Wednesday 5 August as further stage 4 lockdown restrictions are implemented in response to Victoria's ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. The majority of retail businesses like clothing, furniture, electrical and department stores will be closed to the public for the duration of the stage 4 restrictions. Businesses will be able to operate click and collect services with social distancing and contactless payments. Supermarkets, grocery stores, bottle shops, pharmacies, petrol stations, banks, news agencies and post offices will remain open during the lockdown. Melbourne residents are subject to a curfew from 8pm to 5am, must stay within a 5km radius of their homes along with limits on hours of exercise, while all students have returned to home learning and childcare centres have closed. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Insurers to appeal in $10bn COVID fight

Insurers are taking what they say is a $10bn fight over business interruption policies.

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SuperannuationWealth

Four Australian $100.00 notes hanging on the line; Australian dollars on clothes line with peg, generic cash

Super set to end year back in black

A ‘watershed’ November for shares puts super on track for a positive year, but there are still risks ahead in 2021.

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Trading DayTrading Day

Businessman checking stock market data. He using a mobile phone. Analysis economy data on forex earn graph.

ASX surges, Lendi to merge with CBA’s Aussie

Australia’s share market reacted positively to strong gains on Wall Street but closed on an intraday low.

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SuperannuationFinancial Services

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APRA super snapshot shows savings hit

Data shows the super funds that best survived the pandemic and those that suffered.

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School bankingFinancial Services

The Hermit Park School students Drew 11 and Reya Blackman 9 are right behind their school banking this year.

Dollarmites cop a watchdog whack

School banking does little to educate kids about saving, but is good at generating brand loyalty in a vulnerable group of consumers, report finds.

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CLASS ACTIONCompanies

A general view is seen of Crown Casino in Melbourne, Thursday, April 16, 2020. Crown Resorts has stood down 95 per cent of its workforce - more than 11,500 staff - after coronavirus restrictions affected its casinos in Melbourne and Perth. (AAP Image/Michael Dodge) NO ARCHIVING

Crown faces second junket class action

Law firm Maurice Blackburn has launched a class action against Crown.

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Live: Trading DayTrading Day

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 1, 2020 - The Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 and located at the Exchange Centre, 20 Bridge St, Sydney NSW 2000.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Christian Gilles

Afterpay soars, ASX trims gains

The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.3% after the closing match trimmed gains fuelled by US optimism. Afterpay shares jumped nearly 9 per cent on news of a new partnership with eBay.

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