ONLY weeks have passed since BusinessDay revealed the identity of Mr Bud Gerigar, feathered owner of one Downer EDI share obtained under loopholes in Australia's flawed off-market share transfer system. Vaz Hovanessian , Vaz, Varrick, Vasrick, Vazerick, Vazric, Vazrick and Vazrik Hovanessian. Add to that two further versions of his name -..read more

After a year of wrangling, the global financial crisis and European regulators combined this week to scupper the world's biggest resources merger - and everyone seems relieved, writes Jamie Freed.

Film producer Antony Ginnane, back home after 15 years, wants Australian filmmakers to look outward, writes Paul Kalina.

Mineral wealth and commodity prices have kept Australia a rung above the rest, but the squeeze is catching up. Jacob Saulwick and Jamie Freed report.

Equipment financing allows those starting a new business or expanding an existing business to have the equipment they need now rather than later.