Matt Bell

Matt BellBusiness reporter

Matt Bell is a journalist and digital producer at The Australian and The Australian Business Network. Previously, he reported on the travel and insurance sectors for B2B audiences, and most recently covered property at The Daily Telegraph.

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EconomicsEconomics

Gen Z hardship soars as financial woes bite

Young Australians are being hammered by an unaffordable housing market and widespread cost of living pressures as loan arrears surge in the past year.

EXCLUSIVEAviation

ESCAPE: Business couple walking with luggage to the airport entrance Picture: Istock

Business travel to take off despite economic uncertainty

Local businesses consider corporate travel non-negotiable, with more than four in 10 looking to increase the amount of time employees spend in the sky over the coming year.

AviationAviation

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Webjet consumer arm not a ‘black sheep’ ahead of vote

As shareholders prepare to vote whether to demerge the Webjet, market watchers say its consumer-facing business is not the black sheep that some believe.

MarketsMarkets

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during morning trading on March 4, 2024 in New York City. Wall Street stocks dipped in early trading Monday at the start of a heavy week of economic news that includes congressional testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

Super funds target private debt for high returns

Arrowpoint Capital says the private debt market has never been more popular with super funds as it launches a new product, but it will avoid retail and hospitality firms.

WealthFinancial Services

A trader reacts on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange at the closing bell on December 30, 2022 in New York. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP)

Super funds face volatile outlook amid market turbulence

The average superannuation balance eked out a small gain in August following a $100bn wipeout on the ASX.

ExclusiveEconomics

Personal insolvencies set to soar as renters hit

Thousands of Australians face personal insolvencies this financial year as households dig into their savings to pay debts, a government authority says.

EconomyBusiness

Wesfarmers boss defends RBA, calls on Labor to reform economy

The boss of one of Australia’s largest employers says the RBA is on track to beat inflation as he calls on the Labor government to overhaul the economy.

InsolvenciesCompanies

Generic home construction photo. Builder, home, bricks

Construction insolvencies slowing amid hospitality carnage

A cocktail of economic pressures that wiped out thousands of builders is easing this fiscal year as cost of living factors hurt a rapidly growing number of hospitality venues.

Financial ServicesFinancial Services

UBS Thomas Kaegi talks to The Australian

Shift to illiquid assets suits UBS

The global asset manager powerhouse says the traditional multi asset funds model used by UBS is on the way out as it looks to be a strategic partner to clients.

InsolvenciesCompanies

Busy cafes and restaurants in Melbournes CBD. Cafes open and bustling in Degraves st city. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Personal insolvencies up as inflation bites

Cost of living and a crackdown on ATO tax debt are leading to a rapidly rising number of Australians filing personal insolvency claims as experts warn of a looming Christmas crisis.

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