No strings attached financial advice
The scandalous history of the financial services industry has amply demonstrated that trust cannot be won by disclosure of conflicts and the adoption of higher levels of academic education. As...
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Is stress keeping you up at night?
If stress at work is keeping you up at night, follow these sleep-promoting tips to get a better night’s rest...
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Seven habits that drive performance
Businesses can improve performance by developing good habits that will keep them ahead of the competition...
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Do we really want to work longer hours?
Despite the prominence given to underemployment, over employment is more pervasive in Australia...
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Australia's electricity market lacking in agility
Why Australia’s electricity market is not agile and innovative enough to keep up with demand...
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China’s policy paradox
An analysis of the conflicting messages Beijing is creating regarding foreign firms operating within China's borders...
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In support of the 38-hour working week
Why work hour limits need to change for better mental health and gender equality...
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Analysing The Opportunities Party's tax policy
The Opportunities Party (TOP) argues that New Zealand’s current tax system is unfair, but does TOP’s proposed tax policy offer a better alternative?...
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Spirit and substance in financial planning reforms
Robert Brown FCA on the challenges of the recently proposed education and ethical standards body for Australia’s financial planning industry...
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Raising standards for financial advisers
Australia’s Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O’Dwyer outlines her view on financial advisers...
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Australia you have a transparency problem
Paul M Southwick CA offers his view on the five things Australia should do to improve its sliding transparency rating...
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Harnessing digital disruption
How to keep your balance on board the digital wave...
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New Zealand tax predictions for 2017
For several decades, successive New Zealand governments, both National and Labour, have stuck to a broad base low rate (BBLR) approach to tax. With two notable exceptions – the absence of a...
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Complacency towards corruption our biggest threat
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand CEO Lee White FCA addresses Australia’s complacency towards corruption...
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Australia, the TPP and US engagement in Asia-Pacific
What are the implications for economic development in the Asia Pacific following President Trump’s withdrawal of the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership?...