Coworking Space launches in Hoppers Crossing
A Brand New Coworking Space launches in Hoppers Crossing to help ‘spark joy’ for local Business Addicts. Loren Bartley, Point Cook resident and owner of Business Addicts Pty Ltd, has created a...
Loren Bartley
when watchdogs become pets – or the problem of 'regulatory capture'
Australia's two financial watchdogs have been criticised for their cuddly relationship with banks.ShutterstockMarkets require regulators. As Adam Smith, the champion of the invisible hand, notes ...
Richard Holden, Professor of Economics, UNSW
How Zip Pay works, and why the extra cost of 'buy now, pay later' is still enticing
Zip Co's 'buy now pay later' service is growing in popularity. But because its business model avoids the responsible lending requirements, consumer advocates are worried.WikimediaZip Co’s &...
Saurav Dutta, Head of School at the School of Accounting, Curtin University
The misuse of data and lack of transparency by big tech firms
The misuse of data and the lack of transparency by big tech firms to be combated with Data4Good event With the widespread lack of transparency and misuse of data by large tech firms worldwi...
Tina Provis
Australia behind the curve on AI adoption
Findings from Genpact’s second global AI study show exciting opportunities for AI adopters, but concerns remain The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly growing in the workplace;...
Shannon Cuthbert
The way of the future for business – the right attitude, the right staff, working remotely and technology
Smart small businesses are leading the way with a new approach that is lean, efficient, driven by strong internal processes - and based on trust. Business owner Sue Papadoulis who runs PR f...
Adam Santarossa
Economists' poll says we can fix the banks. But that doesn't mean we will
Most of the economists polled think better regulation can make banks put customers first. The rest think it will need more.ShutterstockAfter three years and 35 polls, the Economic Society of Aust...
Gigi Foster, Professor, School of Economics, UNSW
One-third of Australians think banks do nothing for the greater public good
In a survey of 1,000 Australians, 35.4% agreed banking and financial institutions show 'no leadership for the greater good'.ShutterstockThe leaders of our banks and financial institutions are see...
Samuel Wilson, Senior Lecturer in Management, Swinburne University of Technology
expect to be underpaid, bullied, harassed or exploited in some way
Young people working in the hospitality industry – covering restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs – are particularly prone to exploitative practices, according to the Fair Work Ombud…
How Sportsfinda Founder Ahmad Elhawli is helping Australian sporting and fitness start-ups
Australian sporting and fitness SMEs are receiving increased digital exposure thanks to e-commerce marketplace Sportsfinda. Founder and sports fanatic Ahmad Elhawli started the online site…
we need to fix dangerous loopholes in health and safety laws
Why welding in a confined space is so dangerous: argon gas, used commonly in welding, is 38% denser than air. It can displace oxygen close to the ground. Being undetectable, this can lead to…
Understanding Hayne. Why less is more
One of the most important lessons to come out of last week’s banking royal commission is one of the least likely to grab attention, certainly not in the way the resignation of NAB chai…
Active International acquires Paykel
Active International, Australia’s largest independent corporate trade and financial solution business, today announces the acquisition of Paykel – itself, a leading independent media agency…
Words that matter. What’s a franking credit? What’s dividend imputation. And what's "retiree tax"?
There are words you'll need to understand. But imputation is complex, like the tax system.Wes Mountain/The Conversation, CC BY-NDYou’re forgiven for being confused.Newspapers need to e…
Frydenberg is wrong to support Ivanka and Donald Trump on the World Bank. It'd be better to let it die
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has offered support to Donald Trump’s pick for the World Bank Presidency.David Malpass is currently Under Secretary of the United States Treasury with respons…
Vital Signs. If needed, this man can and will cut rates during the election campaign
It was a great story.Philip Lowe had taken over as Reserve Bank governor after 25 years of uninterrupted economic growth. The Australian economy was transitioning nicely away from the countr…
Defence mechanisms. Why NAB chairman Ken Henry lost his job
Ken Henry on ABC 7.30 Thursday night. "We have not been able to satisfy customer expectations, nor community expectations. As I said, for that, we are deeply sorry."ABCDefensive, some say ar…
Why meditation is the new secret weapon in the workplace
Melbourne based Pauline McKinnon has been a leader in the field of therapeutic meditation for 30 years. As an author on the topic and psychotherapist, Pauline specialises in the Ainslie M…
