How finance workers are paying the price for the industry’s profit
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Six charts that show how much the world has changed since the 2007-08 financial crisis
The 2007-08 financial crisis affected the world's advanced economies in profound ways and the ripple effects continue to today.
Another day, another scandal: CBA blames customers for identity theft
One bank customer whose identity was stolen asks: 'Why didn't they call the fraud squad, or the police?' It's a very good question.
APRA inquiry into CBA is the new comedy in town
APRA announced it will open its new season with an inquiry into the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. But the opening of this new show raises some questions for the producers.
APRA could have investigated CBA years ago: experts
The APRA inquiry puts the regulator in the tricky position of trying to be seen to be tough on bank scandals but juggling its close relationship with the government and the CBA.
Banks shouldn’t underestimate the risk of concentration in the housing market
It's not likely the Australian appetite for property will change but this means we need to hedge our bets against any risks by improving diversification and the way banks finance mortgages.
Banks can’t fight online credit card fraud alone, and neither can you
The banks are dealing with rising rates of online credit card fraud, but they can't fix it on their own.
Thinking like an economist can make your next trip abroad cheaper
Global travelers are being increasingly asked if they want to pay for local purchases in terms of their home country currency. Here's why you should resist the strong temptation to do so.
How to drive Britain’s new industrial strategy
From Winston Churchill to the Industrial Strategy Commission: laying down the markers for success.
In India, a legislative reform is needed to push corporate social responsibility
India has gone further than any other country in legislating for corporate social responsibility. But the law should be redrafted to enhance precision and stakeholder orientation.
If only we could see all the credit card fees we pay
As the federal government changes the rules around credit cards, it should force companies to be more transparent about fees.
Are robots taking over the world’s finance jobs?
Banks are relying more and more on robots that perform financial services.
South Australia’s bank levy might be legal, but it may also be politically unviable
Given the small percentages involved, South Australia's bank levy won't interfere with the federal government's levy, and would arguably be compatible with it.
Memo to Gordon Gekko: Ethics, not greed, boost profits
Unethical corporate behaviour isn't just embarrassing from a PR standpoint, it can also be unprofitable for firms and their investors.
The problems with asking banks to police financial abuse
The Law Reform Commission has recommended that banks take 'reasonable steps' to protect vulnerable Australians.
A better alternative to levying the bank tax
Applying the GST to banking has much sounder economic underpinnings than the current levy, would have raised much more revenue, and would have applied to all banks rather than just the big banks.
Why Tunisia’s banks are its main economic weakness
Tunisia's economy has been struggling since the country’s 2011 revolution. Corruption and bad governance within the banking sector is not helping.
VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the 2017 budget
The University of Canberra's Deep Saini and Michelle Grattan discuss the week in politics.
White monopoly capital: good politics, bad sociology, worse economics
The debate about white monopoly capital in post-apartheid South Africa is good for the country's politics but it tends to come with bad sociology.
Labor to oppose Medicare levy for lower- and middle-income earners
Bill Shorten has said Labor will oppose the budget's increase in the Medicare levy hitting taxpayers on incomes under A$87,000.
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