The housing market continues to hold Australia’s economy hostage, and the major parties are letting it happen
The politics of Morrison's super-for-homes announcement are obvious and desperate. But what of the economics of this ongoing obsession with the housing market?
John Durie: How CBA’s new Unloan product will help it defend its home loans against fintechs
The new Unloan product unveiled by chief Matt Comyn this week is part of the CBA defence of its $450 billion loan book against fintechs, and in the process gives the bank more control over its business.
Reckon Accountants Group acquired by The Access Group in $100 million deal
The Access Group has today announced its acquisition of Aussie accounting and bookkeeping technology business Reckon Accountants Group, including APS and Reckon Elite.
Skilled workers are in high demand, so what can Australia do to lure them to our shores?
The workforce shortage means skilled employees are in hot demand and Australia needs to remain highly competitive if we are to fill the gaps so crucial to the prosperity of the nation.
Aussie businesses ready to roll out new PayTo platform at July 1 launch
As part of a new partnership with GoCardless, Cape will be one of the first businesses in Australia to use the NPP's new PayTo payments initiative.
One in five pensioners want to work — and it could help solve staff shortages
Allowing pensioners to get back in the workforce could empower the cohort and solve the staff shortage crisis as 30,000 retail jobs remain vacant across Australia, the retailers association says.
Afterpay and Square team up to see buy now, pay later dinners, coffees and massages
Square's physical point-of-sale systems are now integrated with Afterpay, letting the BNPL juggernaut reach into the hospitality sector.
Are real wages falling or growing? Let’s look at the evidence
To get at the truth about wage movement, we need to appreciate that prices fluctuate more rapidly than wages do and that underlying economic forces drive the longer term growth in real wages.
Boosting Female Founders: 10 tips on how to apply for the grant
A one of the most hotly contested grants of the year. you’ll want to pay close attention to your Boosting Female Founders application.
Bruce Billson says regulation falling “disproportionately” on small business
In a submission to the Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet, Bruce Billson says small businesses are made to shoulder the weight of ‘disproportionate’ government regulation.
Why this accountant says using super to buy your first home is a stupid idea … and stupid government policy
The Coalition's policy will provide a flow of new entrants into the property market, leading to an increase in demand, then upward price pressure.
How rising inflation and interest rates led to the crypto crash
The reasons behind the cryptocurrency 'bloodbath' show how the world is likely to be affected by higher inflation and interest rates.
