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  1. Why are businesses still paying too much for power?

    The theory was unbundling electricity monopolies would increase competition and bring down power prices. It didn’t happen...

  2. Ethics are at the heart of good leadership

    2019 CA ANZ President Stephen Walker FCA says ethical leadership will guide CAs through rapidly changing times...

  3. Tricks and traps of advising families: an accountant’s view

    People’s longer lifespans are affecting family business succession plans and estate planning. What should advisers do?...

  4. Do CA ethics and values produce better leaders?

    Outgoing CA ANZ President Jane Stanton FCA says the ethics and values that guide chartered accountants are precious commodities in a world needing leaders...

  5. China's renewable energy revolution

    China is to invest US$360b in renewable energy by 2020 and is poised to become a world leader in the field...

  6. Why CAs must help rebuild trust

    As chartered accountants, winning our clients’ trust is central to the success of our work and to the reputation of our profession...

  7. What’s holding up the blockchain?

    Much has been said about blockchain when it comes to cryptocurrencies, but we have yet to figure out other uses for it...

  8. Lessons for populist leaders in disruptive times

    Rob Ward AM FCA on the leadership lessons we need to learn as populist movements in democracies grow...

  9. How to plan a remote working escape

    Could you pack up the family, head overseas for an extended period and still run your business?...

  10. 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...

  11. Seven habits that drive performance

    Businesses can improve performance by developing good habits that will keep them ahead of the competition...

  12. Sustainable investment gains momentum

    Why a more ethical approach to investment can help combat climate change and better drive social change...

  13. The jewel in New Zealand's tax crown

    Peter Vial CA outlines why New Zealand’s Generic Tax Policy Process (GTPP) is the envy of tax practitioners in other jurisdictions...

  14. The eight most annoying workplace habits

    How many of these eight annoying things are you guilty of doing in the workplace?...