Insights

Macquarie is driving remarkable growth in its mortgage book as part of its post-GFC strategy. If its growth rates are sustained, it could become a disruptive force in the retail banking market.

The bank's desire to address the gender imbalance within technology circles is starting to pay dividends.

The late Steve Jobs once poo-pooed the 'phablet' but now Apple is determined to hang onto its devotees by joining in the latest smartphone trend.

Xi Jinping's crusade against corruption may dampen domestic demand in the short-term but will ultimately serve the long-term interests of the economy and the Communist Party.

Co-branding could be a way around some of the crippling issues facing small retailers. It's something the big players like Hard Yakka and VB are doing with great success.

Despite the outrage in the media, a little bit of context suggests the social network's research around manipulating its users' emotions is neither controversial nor unethical.

The price of gas rose 17% in NSW this week. But the clean energy revolution means, if you can find the money, the technology's there to turn off the gas tap permanently.

Existing corporate tax structures are enabling base erosion, lowering investment and stifling prosperity. If the G20 is serious about fiscal sustainability, its leaders must first agree on big reforms.

An in-house hackathon and persistent 'paranoia' about its competitors underline the homegrown jobs site's mission to maintain its crown as a digital disruptor.

The deregulation of NSW electricity prices has delivered a windfall to households - thanks to solar and the renewables target, and as predicted by a myriad of modelling. Meanwhile, Coalition MPs want a weaker target.

Software provider closes digital post joint venture, sells some businesses.

US stocks close mixed to start holiday-shortened week, major data releases eyed.

The increasingly mobile consumption of the World Cup provides a useful example of the broader application economy that's transforming how we do business.

With most of its energy resources in the west - including wind and solar - and its population in the east, China's engineers are becoming masters of ultra-high-voltage transmission.

The hit to consumer confidence is spreading further throughout the economy and major cost-cutting is already taking place.

It's all fun and games when populist politicians play sport with policy. They're not the ones who have to pick up the pieces.