Unprecedented price and currency volatility will continue to test mining and metals companies for the next few years as the sector approaches supply/demand equilibrium in many commodities, according to Ernst & Young.
An elite group of 84 of the best and brightest entrepreneurs from around the country will be vying for the opportunity to be named this year’s Australian Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year.
For a budget claiming to be about jobs and growth, the overall balance between revenue raising measures and spending cuts feels heavily weighted toward tax measures.
The results announcements of Australia’s major banks show a solid $13.4 billion in cash earnings generated for the first half of the year, as they continue to adapt to lower revenue growth, subdued confidence and stricter regulatory requirements.
