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The 2026 global economy: nervously muddling through
The world economy enters 2026 in a nervous state. Volatility and cautious consumers are the norm, even though growth has proven surprisingly resilient.
Industrial properties to see fastest rent rises
Releasing its annual predictions in its Australian Capital View 2019 report, Knight Frank said that owners of industrial properties are set to...
Unemployment rate drops to lowest level in 8 years
Australia's trend unemployment rate remained steady in February 2019 at 5.0 per cent, from a revised January 2019 figure, according to the latest...
Westpac expects to slash 900 jobs as it quits financial advice
The bank struck a deal with firm Viridian Advisoryfor an undisclosed sum, which will see Viridian take on some of Westpac's financial advice...
CBA backs down from $100m ATO stoush
CBA, advised by professional services giant Deloitte, had said that its multiyear "CBA core banking modernisation project", which cost more than...
Former financial adviser sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment
Gabriel Nakhl was convicted on eight charges, brought by ASIC, of engaging in dishonest conduct with investor funds. The conduct affected 12...
More income tax cuts on the cards as budget, economy strengthen
Analysis by Deloitte Access Economics shows workers will lose on average 20 cents in every dollar to the taxman by 2021-22. Read more at the...
Fairness in Franchising: What did the inquiry find?
Released late on Thursday (14 March), the report took an in-depth look into the current practices and workings of the industry, with a particular...
Report reveals ATO ‘cash grab’ claims are not sustained
A review of accusations of "cash grabs" and improper staff incentives at the ATO has released its findings. The detailed review, spanning...
Fintech cyber risk pushes ANZ to consider defences
Concerns within ANZ over its cyber defences have increased before new prudential regulations that will hold bank directors personally responsible...
Election uncertainties hit SME investment
According to new survey results in the Westpac Small Business Report, undertaken in collaboration with Deloitte, 50 per cent of small businesses...
