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Most sought-after professionals revealed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
As the industry deals with more regulatory and public scrutiny, risk and compliance professionals are in demand, and it's private equity dishing out the biggest pay checks.

Hiring for risk, member services to take off

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026
Recruitment activity across the financial services sector is showing signs of recovery following a lull in 2025, with increased hiring in risk and member services expected.

Oxfam calls for net wealth tax

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
A new report from Oxfam shows the average Australian billionaires' wealth grew by almost $600,000 a day in the past year.

Trump imposes tariffs as Greenland bid escalates

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
US President Donald Trump has escalated his bid to acquire Greenland, imposing additional tariffs on European allies.

GDG awards Hackett big pay day

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
Generation Development Group chief executive Grant Hackett is receiving a major pay boost.

Diverse leadership cements business growth, positive workplace culture: HESTA

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
A new report found that all signatories to the 40:40 Vision initiative believe that greater gender diversity has benefited workplace culture and business performance, but women remain "significantly" underrepresented in executive leadership teams (ELTs) ...

Chalmers globetrots to sell minerals for foreign investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has hit the road looking to trade Australia's critical minerals in exchange for more foreign investment.

Global trade a patchwork of relationships, regional priorities: Analysis

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026
Amid increasing geopolitical tension and fragmentation, BCG has modelled four scenario projections for the evolution of global trade across the next decade.

Deutsche Bank shares surpass book value for first time since GFC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026
The German financial services firm saw its shares trading above their book value for the first time since 2008.

Investment managers enter 'paradox' in 2026: Deloitte

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 19 DEC 2025
A new outlook report from Deloitte says investment managers will face elusive profit growth next year, but those who think outside the box could reap the rewards.