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Hayne holds fire, but the banks' day of reckoning is coming

Written by Andrew Linden, Sessional Lecturer, PhD (Management) Candidate, School of Management, RMIT University

Putting people rather than profits at the centre of banking culture is possible, but difficult.Shutterstock

The evidence presented in the first four rounds of the Royal Commission into Banking and Financial Services was harrowing.

It would be a mistake to think the appalling misbehaviour uncovered so easily by the Commission was unconnected, just a...

Sustainable Waste Management Practices for Businesses in Garland, Texas
https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-rocks-outdoors-bag-9324309/ In recent years, the emphasis on sustainability has become incr…
US tariffs will upend global trade. This is how Australia can respond
Lukas Coch/AAP,The Conversation, CC BYUS President Donald Trump has imposed a range of tariffs on all products entering the U…
New modelling reveals full impact of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs – with the US hit hardest
Getty ImagesWe now have a clearer picture of Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs and how they will affe…
Trump’s trade war will hurt everyone – from Cambodian factories to US online shoppers
It had the hallmarks of a reality TV cliffhanger. Until recently, many people had never even heard of tariffs. Now, there&rsq…
Necessary Improvements to Make to Your Construction Business
Running a successful construction business requires continuous adaptation to a fast-evolving market. From finding new ways …
Living in ‘garbage time’: when 500 million Chinese change their spending habits, the world feels it
B.Zhou/ShutterstockChina’s economic rocket ride appears to be ending – or slowing, at least. Growth has declined …

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Renting a House? Why Renting Furniture Makes Perfect Sense
Moving into a new rental property is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with many decisions—one of the biggest being how to furnish your home. Buying furniture outright can…

How much can I spend on my home renovation? A personal finance expert explains
ShutterstockHome renovation has long been something of a national sport for many Australians, but community demand for home fix-ups has reached fever pitch since the pandemic.If you’re lucky enough to…
Could switching to consumption based pricing supercharge your sales
With businesses and consumers looking to contain costs, suppliers that can offer them greater choice and control over their spending will flourish. A new calendar year is fast approaching and all…
Exoneration of EXANTE by the SEC: A Closer Look
Background of the Allegations In 2015, EXANTE, a global brokerage firm licensed in the UK, Cyprus, Malta, and Hong Kong, faced misdirected fraud charges. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…

ATO scrutiny not slowing surge in small business restructures

Small Business Restructuring (SBR) appointments have tripled in the first half of the 2025 financial year¹, revealing both growing awareness of th...

Temu expands partnership with Adyen as it launches across more markets

Adyen, the financial technology platform of choice for leading companies, today announced its expanded partnership with Temu, the global e-commerc...

Blend AI scales up in the USA following ecommerce success

Sydney, Australia – 1st April, 2025: Blend AI, a leading Australian adtech company, has announced the opening of its first US office in Austin, Te...

Why the Way We Think About Employee Wellbeing Is Holding Us Back

Workplace wellbeing has finally reached the mainstream. It’s no longer seen as a ‘nice to have’ or an afterthought—it’s a core business issue. But d...

Samsara Eco expands global leadership team

Industry heavyweights join Samsara Eco to accelerate its enzymatic recycling technology Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Product Director a...

National Print Awards Announce Ricoh Women in Industry Award

The National Print Awards (NPAs) are proud to introduce the Ricoh Women in Industry Award, a prestigious new accolade recognising and celebrating ...