Australian banks’ ‘consistently high’ NZ profits face new inquiry

Australian banks’ ‘consistently high’ NZ profits face new inquiry

The profitability of the big four banks’ New Zealand businesses will go under the microscope as part of a new inquiry launched by the NZ government.

  • byClancy Yeates

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Australian banks amp up tech talent wars in India

Australian banks amp up tech talent wars in India

The big four banks are expanding their back office footprint in India,citing a shortage of necessary technology talent in Australia.

  • byClancy Yeates
Rate rises threaten worst economy since 1990s recession:NAB economist

Rate rises threaten worst economy since 1990s recession:NAB economist

NAB’s Alan Oster,one of the nation’s most respected economists,says the Reserve Bank’s many interest rate rises will lead to a 200,000-job spike in unemployment.

  • byShane Wright
Will NAB’s ‘crown jewel’ lose its appeal in a weaker economy?

Will NAB’s ‘crown jewel’ lose its appeal in a weaker economy?

NAB shares have done pretty well compared with most rivals,but it’s been the weakest of the big four banks since the start of this year.

  • byClancy Yeates
The perfect fall guy:How hackers used stolen Australian IDs to pull off a major US fraud
Investigation
White collar crime

The perfect fall guy:How hackers used stolen Australian IDs to pull off a major US fraud

The fraud against an investment house tied to one of America’s biggest companies,TPG Capital,sounds more suited to the pages of a modern-day financial crime thriller.

  • bySarah Danckert
The Waugh path:Fixing gap between grassroots and pro rugby a priority for new RA chief

The Waugh path:Fixing gap between grassroots and pro rugby a priority for new RA chief

He was the Wallabies ballboy who grew up to become the Waratahs and Australia captain. Now Phil Waugh is taking over as the chief executive of Rugby Australia.

  • byIain Payten
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‘Transformational’:Why bank bosses can’t resist the AI craze
Analysis
AI

‘Transformational’:Why bank bosses can’t resist the AI craze

As hype about artificial intelligence grips markets,bankers are looking at the benefits and costs of using the technology in their vast businesses.

  • byClancy Yeates
Dutton claimed the Voice will ‘re-racialise’ Australia. Did you agree?

Dutton claimed the Voice will ‘re-racialise’ Australia. Did you agree?

Peter Dutton’s attacks on the Voice are bitterly disappointing

‘It’s going to hurt’ but NAB boss says we have to nail inflation

‘It’s going to hurt’ but NAB boss says we have to nail inflation

Ross McEwan believes another one or two Reserve Bank rate rises lie ahead before we get to the peak.

  • byClancy Yeates
Miners,banks,and no ‘sexy’ companies:How millionaires invest
Analysis
Investing

Miners,banks,and no ‘sexy’ companies:How millionaires invest

High-net-worth investors favour the shares of the big Australian listed companies,while shunning trendy investment themes.

  • byJohn Collett
NAB chief says cost-of-living relief should be targeted

NAB chief says cost-of-living relief should be targeted

NAB chief executive Ross McEwan has backed some form of cost-of-living relief for lower-income households being squeezed by high inflation.

  • byClancy Yeates