Macquarie Group profits squeezed by ‘subdued’ energy markets

Macquarie Group profits squeezed by ‘subdued’ energy markets

Macquarie is expecting to rake in less income from its commodities business over the next six months due to lower market volatility.

  • bySumeyya Ilanbey

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Action over ‘shonky’ car loans kicks off against Westpac,Macquarie

Action over ‘shonky’ car loans kicks off against Westpac,Macquarie

The class action alleges the two banks engaged in predatory lending practices that stung consumers with unfair high-interest loans.

  • bySumeyya Ilanbey
RBA will cut rates six months after rest of world:Macquarie boss

RBA will cut rates six months after rest of world:Macquarie boss

Shemara Wikramanayake says Australian inflation is six months behind countries where rates have already been cut,but the economy is stronger in other areas.

  • byPenry Buckley
CBA targets rivals as chase for business banking crown heats up

CBA targets rivals as chase for business banking crown heats up

While NAB is the big fish in business banking,Vacy-Lyle says CBA is also keen to cut Macquarie down to size,by sharpening its focus on the real estate market.

  • byMillie Muroi
Banks not doing enough to help struggling borrowers,says ASIC

Banks not doing enough to help struggling borrowers,says ASIC

As the number of customers falling behind on their repayments rises,the watchdog says too many people in hardship are finding it hard to get help.

  • byClancy Yeates
Bank profit margin crunch to continue as customers shift deposits

Bank profit margin crunch to continue as customers shift deposits

Bank margins will continue to dwindle in the first half of this financial year,analysts say,as customers move their savings into higher-interest offerings.

  • byMillie Muroi
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Macquarie denies it is eyeing a stake in Heathrow Airport

Macquarie denies it is eyeing a stake in Heathrow Airport

Macquarie Group has denied it is considering buying a stake in Heathrow Airport after it was reported the company was weighing the purchase of a multibillion-pound slice of the asset.

Move to close gender pay gap is step in right direction

Move to close gender pay gap is step in right direction

The first-ever listing of data showing how much more men are paid than women is likely to put pressure on corporate Australia to stop lip service about closing gender pay gaps and create workplaces better reflecting community expectations.

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Why performance bonuses for teachers may not work

Why performance bonuses for teachers may not work

The suggestion to link performance to bonuses may not produce the intended outcomes and may actually hinder the retention of good teachers

ANZ wins green light for $4.9b Suncorp bank takeover on appeal

ANZ wins green light for $4.9b Suncorp bank takeover on appeal

The Australian Competition Tribunal has overturned the competition watchdog’s decision not to allow ANZ’s proposed acquisition of Suncorp’s banking arm.

  • byMillie Muroi
Why appointing a female CEO to run a big company doesn’t feel like progress

Why appointing a female CEO to run a big company doesn’t feel like progress

What passes for success – or even progress – is still a low bar.

  • byElizabeth Knight