Insights

The Napthine Government's ambiguity on the scheme's future is weighing on Victoria's energy efficiency certificates, while it has been an active month for NSW Energy Savings Certificates.

The drop in electricity demand, which has placed downward pressure on bills, has cleared the way for a more appropriate tariff structure.

Macquarie eyes consortium partners for second chance to buy AWAS: report.

Greenhill & Co managed the auction of Investec's Australian asset finance unit as the South African bank shrinks and focuses on advisory services in Australia.

Lender lifts interim cash earnings, dividend; says it remains well positioned to benefit from recovery in Qld economy.

Whiskey distillers in Scotland's highlands are turning away from heavy fuels to adopt unwanted byproducts for biomass plants to power their ancient processes, and lift their green credentials.

Chinese GDP and Reserve Bank minutes will headline the coming week, while NAB's quarterly business survey and Westpac's leading index are on tap.

John Hewson has forceably asked the obvious question - why don't Liberals take ownership of the climate change agenda by rediscovering their faith in markets to adapt?

Bank of Queensland on track to win race for bulk of Investec Australia assets.

Energy giant close to tax agreement with Israel govt, deal may be altered: report.

CCA expects a 15% drop in H1 earnings, SPC sales revenue rebounding.

Nasdaq closes out worst day since November 2011 as stocks hit by weak China data.

On-demand streaming is changing the way Australians consume video, but Foxtel's Presto, with its limited range and higher price, poses little threat to market leader Netflix.

Wealthy US citizens find themselves at the centre of Barack Obama's tax agenda, but will his policies have any effect on their spending habits?

Wall Street slumped as a fall in jobless claims failed to ameliorate another big sell-off in the tech sector.

Aside from its outrageous, entertaining personal excesses, Bob Carr's book shares pointed insights into the mechanisations of Labor's inner sanctums, including the hidden power of money and lobbying.