Finance
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Economic Pulse: How do Treasury’s forecasts stack up?
With Wayne Swan’s recent budget shortfall calling the credibility of Treasury forecasts into the spotlight, just how well do their figures stacked up?
The rise and fall of UGL’s $26 million man Richard Leupen
20 May 2013
Engineering and mining contractor UGL has slashed its profit forecasts by 40% this week. But chief executive Richard Leupen remains in the chair long after his contract expired.
Big Money: Is the internet destroying the middle class?
17 May 2013
High-volume, low-margin online businesses employ only the most skilled technicians and the cheapest grunt labour, so what does that spell for our comfortable, middle-class aspirations?
Pricing Propheteer: Should your prices be on your website?
15 May 2013
It may promote brand awareness and give businesses a competitive advantage, but the level of pricing transparency you adopt depends on your customers and your industry.
Budget 2013: Wayne Swan's budget gives little joy to business
15 May 2013
Traditionally a budget in an election year contains a host of sweeteners and giveaways, but this year the government simply didn't have the money to soften up the business community.
Australian dollar slides below parity
14 May 2013
Economist says Aussie dollar will be “less robust” in coming months.
Big Money: Are you prepared for July’s superannuation guarantee hike?
10 May 2013
How businesses deal with the guarantee increase now will set a precedent for what employees expect next year, and the years after that.
Xero chief spruiks benefits of dual-listing as ANZ ponders listing in Asia
01 May 2013
Floating on two exchanges a cost-effective way to aid expansion into new territories.
Economic pulse: Who rates the ratings agencies?
01 May 2013
New regulations, improved disclosure requirements and law suits needed to curb ratings agencies' power.
Rich Tales: Switzerland’s loss is Singapore’s gain as wealthy turn to Asia
22 April 2013
For years, the rich and their money have flocked to Zurich. But not anymore.
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