Macquarie Bank
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.
- by Millie Muroi
Latest
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.
- by Clancy Yeates
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.
- by Millie Muroi
Updated
Mergers & acquisitions
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.
Editorial
Gender pay gap
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.
- The Herald's View
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
Updated
Mergers & acquisitions
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.
- by Millie Muroi
Opinion
Women in Leadership
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.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Voice to parliament
Should companies have a Voice or mind their own business?
Appreciative as the prime minister might be of Qantas boss Alan Joyce’s support, it’s a risky strategy for the government.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Macquarie mortgage growth slows amid fierce competition
Macquarie Group’s rapid growth in mortgages has slowed sharply, which could be a sign the investment giant is happy to sit out a period of fierce competition.
- by Clancy Yeates
Analysis
Banking products
Savers can earn over 5 per cent, but only if they read the fine print
Be prepared to jump through hoops to earn a high rate of interest on savings.
- by John Collett