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Research suggests bigger banks are worse for customers

Written by Elizabeth Sheedy, Associate Professor - Financial Risk Management, Macquarie University

Yet again this week, the Hayne Royal Commission has brought disturbing news of misconduct toward customers of our largest financial institutions. This time super accounts have been plundered for the benefit of shareholders.

Recent research from economists at the United States Federal Reserve suggests this problem is not unique to Australia. If...

Volvo Trucks partners with WomenCan Australia to boost driver workforce and open the road to equal opportunity
As demand for road freight surges towards 2030, Australia is facing a significant shortage of truck drivers, with women sti…
Is Australia at risk of a recession? Here’s what the data actually shows
Talk of a recession in Australia has picked up in recent weeks. Rising fuel prices, a sharp fall in consumer confidence, and …
KPAT Hotels appoints acclaimed chef Marky Godbeer to helm the Sunshine Coast’s newest venue Sully's Rooftop
Queensland-based KPAT Hotels has appointed Executive Chef Marky Godbeer, formerly of Brisbane’s The Calile Hotel, to lead S…
Why Australia is right to put affordable medicine ahead of beating US pharmaceutical tariffs
From July 31, the United States will impose up to 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals coming into the US. Some Australian-made ex…
How Australia’s mining sector locks women out of high-paying roles
Mining is a critical industry for the Australian economy and has the potential to offer secure, well-paid and meaningful care…
Australia’s biggest stock exchange needs tougher competition, or we all risk paying the price
Almost every Australian has a stake in how well the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) works. Most working adults have supe…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Perth's Southern Suburbs Are Running Their Own Race
New data shows Cockburn up 18.7%, Melville through $1.47 million, and Perth listings still near historic lows. This is not the national story. The national conversation about property right now is…

Talent and Campaign Manager appointed at Komodo
Influencer Marketing Agency, Komodo, Set to Launch TikTok Offering in Australia Global marketing agency, Komodo, has announced it will be launching a dedicated TikTok arm to the business in Australia…
why businesses often struggle to expand overseas
Sausages may not be enough for Bunnings UK to break shoppers' habits. ShutterstockOne of the reasons why some companies fail in their expansions, whether ANZ in Asia, or Starbucks and…
Will the budget be another missed opportunity to get more New Zealanders out of their cars?
ShutterstockIt would be hard to find someone who’s visited Copenhagen or Amsterdam and complained about too many bikes. And you don’t tend to hear a lot of moaning about too…

Work-life Balance Key to Solving Construction Talent Shortage

New data from leading talent company Randstad Australia shows flexible working and work-life balance could be critical to addressing ongoing talen...

How to Apply for More Jobs in Less Time Using AI Automation

Most job seekers spend 11 to 14 hours per week on applications and still hear nothing back. That's not a motivation problem. That's a process proble...

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

The narrative around changing attitudes to car ownership has long focused on Gen Z. Younger Australians are often portrayed as the generation movi...

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Launchd, Australia's leading talent-first creator economy group, has acquired WeAreTENZING, one of New Zealand's most respected talent agencies, b...

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Australia prides itself on being an innovation economy. We celebrate startups, talk about productivity, and lean into our reputation for punching ...

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Led by seasoned capital markets veteran Mark Wang, the fund is purpose-built to serve Australia’s most productive yet chronically underserved busi...

Research suggests bigger banks are worse for customers

Volvo Trucks partners with WomenCan Australia to boost driver workforce and open the road to equal opportunity

Is Australia at risk of a recession? Here’s what the data actually shows

KPAT Hotels appoints acclaimed chef Marky Godbeer to helm the Sunshine Coast’s newest venue Sully's Rooftop

Why Australia is right to put affordable medicine ahead of beating US pharmaceutical tariffs

How Australia’s mining sector locks women out of high-paying roles

Australia’s biggest stock exchange needs tougher competition, or we all risk paying the price

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Perth's Southern Suburbs Are Running Their Own Race

Talent and Campaign Manager appointed at Komodo

why businesses often struggle to expand overseas

Will the budget be another missed opportunity to get more New Zealanders out of their cars?

Work-life Balance Key to Solving Construction Talent Shortage

How to Apply for More Jobs in Less Time Using AI Automation

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Why Your Business Is Being Left In the Economic Dust: Nimble Risk Management During Uncertainty

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

Navigating the Cosmetic Advertising Crackdown Before September Guidelines Hit