James Kirby

James Kirby, The Australian’s Wealth Editor, is one of Australia’s most experienced financial journalists. He is a former managing editor and co-founder of Business Spectator and Eureka Report and has previously worked at the Australian Financial Review and the South China Morning Post. He is a regular commentator on radio and television, he is the author of several business biographies and has served on the Walkley Awards Advisory Board. James hosts The Australian’s Money Puzzle podcast.

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A BYD Co. Seagull electric vehicle at the Shanghai Auto Show in Shanghai, China, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. International names from Volkswagen AG to Ford Motor Co. are expected to unveil a suite of passenger vehicles and flashy concept cars throughout the show, which kicks off today and runs through April 27. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

A rare setback for the electric vehicle sector

A financing drama at Brisbane-based charging company Tritium breaks the run of good luck enjoyed by EVs this year.

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Could CGT changes unlock the housing market?

An investor freeze in the property market is extending the rental crisis but a simple capital gains tax change could create a breakthrough.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2004 : Melissa Caddick, managing director & financial planner who's first investment experience was saving plan when she started work, outside her Paddington terrace home in Sydney, 26/02/04. Pic Andy Baker.P/

Caddick class action to ‘shine a light’ on audit failures

The arrival of a class action against Self Managed Super Fund auditors in the Melissa Caddick affair is set to test a sector already under fire.

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Paul Dano and Shailene Woodley in a scene from the movie Dumb Money.

Dumb Money: ASX is going nowhere fast

The message from the sharemarkets in 2023 is that you cannot ‘set and forget’ – it’s just not that easy.

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(FILES) This photograph taken on February 23, 2023, in Paris, shows the anti-diabetic medication "Ozempic" (semaglutide) made by Danish pharmaceutical company "Novo Nordisk". Surging demand for diabetes and weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy has propelled Danish pharma group Novo Nordisk to the top spot as Europe's most valuable company, giving Denmark's economy a major makeover. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP)

The Ozempic effect

The weight loss drug is causing market value losses at healthcare leaders such as CSL and ResMed – but when will the market pay attention to the limits of what Ozempic may offer?

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09/08/2023: CBA's CEO Matt Comyn delivers the banks full year 2023 financial results. Source: Commonwealth Bank

Big banks bet on investors returning to property

Banks are making it easier for property investors to borrow as they lift house price forecasts for the year.

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The Money Puzzle podcastWealth

Home equity is your money so use it

Inflation has been eroding the financial ambitions of many Australians but home equity can reopen the window of opportunity. Here’s how it works.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. OCTOBER 19, 2023: Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Coming soon: new tax to hurt property investors, farmers

Draft legislation for a new super tax points to unprecedented tax outcomes for property investors and farmers.

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Stella the Stargazer, a tiny house doing the rounds in Victoria.

The downsizing dilemma and why it’s not for everyone

Downsizing is about to become a very big business but it may not be the most profitable move for you.

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Money Puzzle podcastWealth

Family trusts aren’t off the hook just yet

Attempts by the ATO to tighten the rules on family trusts have been thrown out of court, but speculation remains the government is planning to take a fresh look at the issue

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