Commonwealth Bank.
Debtor finance danger
| Michael Bleby
While growing in popularity as a financing method, debtor finance carries great risk.
Why CEOs outperform early on
| Damon Frith
Chief executives may be leaving their posts earlier, but they are packing a big punch in those first two years.
Holding the baby
| Georgina Dent
Business stands to benefit from addressing the structural issues that impede female participation in the workforce.
CBA has it covered
| Damon Frith
Frith | Commonwealth Bank of Australia deserves top marks for getting away its $3.5 billion covered bond issue.
‘Greedy’ bank puts pressure on margins
| Damon FrithDespite being called ‘greedy’ NAB has the lowest standard variable rate.
EFTPOS fee rise plays fair
| Michael Bailey
Merchants grumbling about the new EFTPOS fee regime should remember how good they’ve had it.
Online spending jumps
| David James
A report says online retailing is used by a million customers and it is growing fast.
Opportunity stocks
| Damon Frith
Looking for long-term value in the sharemarket seems quaint but it is possible.
Bank workers lose their desks
| Ainslie Chandler
Thousands of Commonwealth Bank of Australia employees will start an entirely new way of working in their new building.
Frozen unlisted mortgage fund frustration
| Andrew Heathcote
Unlisted mortgage funds have lost the steady income stream appeal that they used to have before the global financial crisis hit.
Ominous signs behind banks’ big profits
| Anthony Sibillin
While banks booked super-profits in the first half, the second half may not be so rosy.
Brawling banks neglect SMEs
| Agnes King
Small and medium-sized business customers fear that they will be hurt in the struggle between the big four banks.
Smart IT outsourcing
| Agnes King
Beyond the jargon and hype about cloud computing, cost savings and practical consolidation abound.
Anti-social bankers
| Jessica Gardner
The Commonwealth Bank’s social media policy has angered the Financial Services Union.
Rate rises hit satisfaction
| Anthony Sibillin
Business satisfaction with the major banks fell for a second consecutive month in December.
Top 1000 - The tide turns
| Asher Tan
Profits are up and the economy’s healthy, so there’s much to be glad about.
Peer approval
| Kath WaltersIt’s been a thorny year for many of the companies on the top of the BRW Most Respected Companies list in 2010.
Leg-up for indigenous suppliers
| Jeanne-Vida Douglas
A new council is making it easier for indigenous companies to make themselves visible to the corporate and government mainstream.
Tight as a drum
| Anthony Sibillin
Basel 111 is soon going to make it harder than ever for small businesses to borrow money from the big banks.
Olympic proportions
| LISA ALLEN
Sydney Olympic Park is reporting a surge in commercial activity in the lead-up to the 10-year anniversary of the 2000 Games.
Market Update
| David James
Brokers sceptical on Telstra, questions over Comm Bank’s premium, positive on Qantas, Coke packs a punch and mixed reviews of Transurban.
Form guide for shares
| Damon Frith
Macquarie says that when listed companies perform well, they tend to keep doing so.
How to win
| Anthony Sibillin
Savvy entrepreneurs overcoming growth hurdles, uncaring governments and disloyal bankers.
Twitter ain’t twaddle
| Mark Cameron
Social networking can be used in a strategic, measurable way to create an effective marketing campaign.
‘We stink’ campaign clears the air
| Neil Shoebridge
Shoebridge | Companies that admit they have a problem are also taking the first step to fixing it.
Banks on shifting sands
| Anthony Sibillin
Australia’s big banks are proud and haughty after emerging from the global financial crisis in profit.
Starve small clients, strangle recovery
| Anthony Sibillin
There’s plenty of cash about for home buyers, but small businesses face a credit shortage.
Household income at risk
| Anthony Sibillin
Rising home prices leave highly leveraged first home buyers dangerously exposed.
Winners take all
| Anthony Sibillin
Australia’s big four banks operate a comfortable oligarchy, but can they handle the cut-throat competition?
Market Update
| David JamesCBA splits analysts, Australian Pharmaceutical Industries and Macarthur Coal get the thumbs up, Wesfarmers is tracking well.