ACCC focused on cutting merger approval times
The competition regulator says an overhaul of Australia’s merger settings will provide fit for purpose tools that will drive down approval times and offer greater transparency to businesses.
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ETF industry soars as investors eye foreign gains
Investors are pouring money into exchange traded funds at record pace as many look to chase the strong rallies in overseas markets, defying earlier market predictions.
Aluminium must be on critical minerals list, says peak body
Australia’s aluminium sector says the country’s competitive advantage is being undermined by unclear regulatory frameworks which weaken investment.
Aussie house price growth will slow, says REA
The digital property powerhouse says it will never overpay, after its aborted takeover of Rightmove in the UK, and will now capitalise on its Athena investment and the India market.
Coal, not cattle pumps out the most methane, says think tank
A think tank led by former ACCC boss Rod Sims says Australia’s fossil fuel producers are emitting twice as much methane as previously thought.
Property market a buyer’s dream as spring fever hits
Homeowners are flooding the housing market with new listings at the fastest rate for the peak spring selling season in almost a decade.
Aussies no longer fear rate rises, sentiment index shows
Consumer sentiment has lifted to the highest level since 2022 showing Australians no longer fear the prospect of the RBA delivering an unwanted interest rate increase.
Flight Centre to relaunch meetings arm amid global push
The ASX-listed travel business will relaunch its corporate meetings and events business to position it for global opportunities as Australian companies look to spend big on conferences.
Financial stress at ‘alarming levels’: AMP
Two thirds of Australians are enduring extreme levels of financial stress, analysis carried out by AMP has found, with those nearing retirement the most worried.
Supermarket challengers say ‘change is in the air’
Alleged dirty tactics by Coles and Woolworths are shaping up to be a big opportunity for rival operators who say Aussies have had a gutful and a level playing field is needed.
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