Battlelines drawn in Queensland’s insurance wars
The two biggest insurers are about to go head to head in Queensland. Will the $855m buyout deliver for Sydney’s IAG?
Eric Johnston
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Industry funds ill prepared for ‘peak super’
As the superannuation sector’s value passes the $4 trillion barrier, it is nearing the moment where more cash will come out of the system than go in.
How Trump’s rise could spoil BHP’s run at Anglo
As restrictions on BHP making another mega-approach to Anglo’s board lift in coming days, this time the Australian miner could be fighting against a bigger force.
‘Do no more harm’: CEOs make their election pitch
The notion of an Elon Musk-style regulation buster with authority to drive changes would be welcome relief here.
First home buyers cop it over APRA’s crisis-era footing
It’s a big call by the bank regulator to use its boom time instrument to keep highly-restrictive settings on housing lending where no crisis exists.
Business plea to politics: show us the vision
Business leaders have called on both sides of politics to set out a long-term vision in order to get the foundations in place to lift living standards.
‘Unlucky country’ warning from our business leaders
Rising crime and poor health outcomes have been triggered by sagging productivity and the tough economic environment, CEOs warn as they call for a ‘Team Australia’ approach on policy.
Healthscope overplays its hand in act of self-destruction
Australians are sick of having their health being used as a bargaining chip as hospitals and insurers face losing it all.
WiseTech tries to move on from Richard White
In comparison to MinRes, the WiseTech board has managed to engineer the transition of a dominant CEO into a new consulting role. But investors are still feeling the shock.
Chalmers the stock picker makes a bad call
The Future Fund has thrived by having the independence to make its own financial calls. The Treasurer wants to trash this with his own risky bets.
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