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Scandal-hit Westpac acted slowly: Maxsted

Outgoing Westpac chairman Lindsay Maxsted says the bank was too slow to implement robust monitoring of money transfers potentially linked to child abuse.

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CUB takeover may lift cider prices: ACCC

The competition watchdog says Asahi’s proposed $16 billion purchase of Carlton and United Breweries could lead to it controlling most Australian cider sales.

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Wellard sells giant Ocean Shearer for $77m

Wellard is selling the world’s largest purpose-built livestock carrier - the Ocean Shearer - for $US53 million.

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Wellard sells giant Ocean Shearer for $77m

Wellard is selling the world’s largest purpose-built livestock carrier - the Ocean Shearer - for $US53 million.

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2 hours ago

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Scandal-hit Westpac bracing for AGM fury

Westpac faces the threat of a second strike and board spill at its annual general meeting as shareholders demand answers over the bank’s AUSTRAC scandal.

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20 hours ago

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M8 Sustainable, Nitro Software list on ASX

Waste management company M8 Sustainable, Nitro Software and Terragen Holdings have all made their ASX debuts.

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20 hours ago

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Confidence slips, job fears up: Westpac

People feel less optimistic about the Australian economy, a consumer confidence survey from Westpac and the Melbourne Institute suggests.

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11 Dec 2019

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RBA audit committee member joins AMP board

Reserve Bank audit committee member Rahoul Chowdry will join AMP as a non-executive director on January 1.

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11 Dec 2019

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GrainCorp taps Fonterra for next CEO

GrainCorp has tapped Fonterra to hire the New Zealand dairy giant’s global chief operating officer as its next managing director and chief executive.

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11 Dec 2019

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Row shuts down trade dispute body WTO

The World Trade Organisation must reform after its three-member appellate panel ceased to function following the end of the terms of two of its members.

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11 Dec 2019

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Super industry critical of APRA ‘heatmap’

Trade union ACTU and two industry groups say APRA’s “heatmap” assessing Australia’s 410 MySuper products is too simplistic.

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10 Dec 2019

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Business confidence dips in November: NAB

NAB analysts say a survey of business conditions and confidence suggests ongoing weakness in GDP growth.

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10 Dec 2019

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Seven’s $64m takeover of Prime in doubt

Seven West Media’s $64 million acquisition of Prime Media has been thrown into doubt after two major shareholders announced they’ll vote against it.

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10 Dec 2019

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BOQ confirms no know non-reporting issues

Bank of Queensland plans to update the market on the results of a detailed strategy review in February.

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10 Dec 2019

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Consumer confidence up as outlook clears

People feel a bit more optimistic about the prospects for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, an ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence survey suggests.

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10 Dec 2019

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WiseTech buys up South Korean customs firm

WiseTech Global has purchased Ready Korea - a customs and trade compliance solutions provider - in a deal that could be worth more than $20 million.

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10 Dec 2019

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Banks called out on cost of money transfer

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has called out Australia’s major banks for how much they charge customers for international money transfers.

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10 Dec 2019

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Lynas picks Kalgoorlie for new plant

Rare earth miner Lynas Corp says it will build a $500 million new cracking and leaching plant in Kalgoorlie, WA.

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09 Dec 2019

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Economic gloom hits McMillan Shakespeare

McMillan Shakespeare shares are down 12% after the salary packaging, novated leasing and asset management company warned of challenging market conditions.

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09 Dec 2019