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.
Matt Bell
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Even death is becoming more expensive
Australians are turning to budget funeral options as the cost of dying has skyrocketed in recent years, headlined by a doubling in NSW government taxes and a lack of burial space.
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