The investigation into the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) shows why innovation bodies can't afford to make governance mistakes in Australia's political environment.
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George Howes was at the airport en route to the UK when an unexpected WhatsApp appeared. Hours later he'd agreed to sell his startup.
A US lobby group representing multi-nationals including Amazon and Meta says Australian tax rules are becoming harder to navigate, discouraging global companies from investing.
Contact's Tom Millner, one of APA's largest investors, has applauded the company for getting back to its core business as the political landscape changes.
APA Group walks away from multi-billion dollar electricity tenders and doubles down on gas
Funds raised during the ZIRP boom face a 2025 deadline to deploy. It could spark a wave of rounds that may push Australian tech further offshore.
Paramount is set to actively pursue a fresh deal for rights to the A-Leagues as it enters the final months of its current agreement. It could face competition from Foxtel.
NAB is shutting down its long-running mortgage platform Advantedge, prompting backlash from brokers and a major shift for over 50,000 customers.
NAB wants to be 'the Toyota of Australian banking'
Jim Chalmers may not be winning friends in boardrooms, but the $30 billion Santos bid could be a chance to show he’s serious about foreign investment.
Santos confirms $30b takeover bid from Abu Dhabi-led consortium
Senior Australian economists believe the spike in oil prices driven by the Israel-Iran war will prove short-lived.
Private credit targets higher returns through higher risk. But research shows investors haven’t seen value over the full cycle since the GFC.
ASIC to demand greater disclosure of private credit deals
New data shows HR tech and edtech are hit hardest, but impact startups focused on social and environmental issues are proving more resilient.
Equity has gone from fringe benefit to frontline strategy — and it may be Australia’s best bet for keeping talent and building global tech winners.
Foxtel has cut Kayo’s content production team as new owner DAZN begins reshaping the streamer to maximise its investment.
As Amazon doubles its Australian data centre investment, Capital Brief visited the Austin lab where another key piece of its AI push is taking shape.
Amazon pledges $20b investment in Australia’s data centre infrastructure
The private credit giant is embarking on an ambitious push into consumer lending in a bid to increase its scale and diversify its offering for investors.
