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19 December 2011

28hzrmjh-1324272937 — Loose regulation in the UK and elsewhere have left big banks vulnerable to crises.

Without serious reform, reckless banks will fall like dominoes

The most interesting aspect of the United Kingdom’s Financial Service Authority’s exhaustive review of the failure of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is contained in the foreword, penned by the organisation…

23 August 2011

Sarkozymerkel — Nicolas Sarkozy and Angela Merkel believe an FTT can help solve Europe’s debt woes. AAP

Let’s all dance to Europe’s tune and impose a financial transactions tax

By Ross Buckley

French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have announced a plan to impose a financial transactions tax (FTT) for the Eurozone, as part of an effort stem the bloc’s worsening…

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22 September 2011

More Australians saving but households still smarting from GFC

By Sunanda Creagh, The Conversation

The proportion of Australians saving their pennies has risen since June, but householders still have not recovered completely…

11 August 2011

Consumers see inflation staying within RBA target

By Sunanda Creagh, The Conversation

Consumers have softened their expectations on price rises, with a new survey showing that more people this month think inflation…

23 June 2011

Just under $80,000 a year is enough, say most families

By Sunanda Creagh, The Conversation

Most families say they would feel comfortable living on an annual household income of just under $80,000 according to new…

Research Briefs (2)

17 October 2011

Fraud is the most expensive crime

Monash University

Crime is costing Victorians at least $9.8 billion a year, and fraud is hitting taxpayers the hardest. Monash University…

14 October 2011

Wealthier materialistic couples have more marital problems

Brigham Young University

Money can’t buy love, according to a study conducted by US university, Brigham Young University. Research shows couples…

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Analysis and Comment (2)

Without serious reform, reckless banks will fall like dominoes

Let’s all dance to Europe’s tune and impose a financial transactions tax

Research and News (3)

More Australians saving but households still smarting from GFC

Consumers see inflation staying within RBA target

Just under $80,000 a year is enough, say most families

Research Briefs (2)

Fraud is the most expensive crime

Wealthier materialistic couples have more marital problems

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