‘Dirty lending’, banker bonuses on agenda
Banks are walking a tightrope at this week's shareholder meetings as some investors denounce fossil fuel financing and others count the costs of past scandals.
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Inflation biggest risk to outlook: Westpac
Westpac chief economist Bill Evans says rising inflation pressures pose the biggest risk for the economy in 2022.
India’s Adani eyes renewable energy crown
Mining and energy giant Adani has announced a record green power purchase agreement in India that it says will turbo charge energy transition and manufacturing.
Smaller budget deficits in perkier economy
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will reveal smaller budget deficits as a result of a rebounding economy when he hands down the midyear review.
WTO backs Australia, others on India sugar
A WTO panel says India provided domestic support to its sugarcane producers in excess of the maximum level of 10 per cent permitted by a world agriculture deal.
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