It’s stormy conditions in share markets and a competitive sector, not natural disasters, that will define the outlook for the insurance sector.
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The outlook for the insurance sector will depend less on natural disasters and more on how the big insurers respond to smaller competitors and the use of technology in assessing policies.
Because Australia’s banking system is so concentrated, the ‘big four’ banks face similar threats.
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Analysis of the similarities between Australia’s four largest banks shows all are exposed to risk of a housing bubble burst and face threats from digital disruption.
The economic uncertainty index shows there is still a need for strong policy responses to events that shock the economy.
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The Reserve Bank of Australia has created a new index for uncertainty in the Australian economy based on news, financial indicators and economic variables.
The study found that the average total remuneration for female managers was equal to just the base salary for their male counterparts.
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Programs that aim to prevent violence against women through gender equality at work are facing opposition from leaders who don’t see it as a workplace issue.
The DBX could herald a new future for Aston Martin.
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Barclays, Pearson, Virgin Media and others have announced big layoffs following poor results – research shows it could be bad strategy in the long-run.
Whose money pile is growing was a key issue in 2015.
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A government report on research funding and policy has recommended introducing a funding incentive to ensure university research benefits society and business.
Fair trade logo in coffee. The sustainability campaign mobilized business, but is it really enough?
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