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Mark Eggleton

July 2023

Australia’s population aged 65 and over is projected to grow to 6.66 million by 2041, according to CEPAR.

Retirees demand stylish community lifestyle

The nature of retirement is changing dramatically in Australia as people are living longer and demanding more socially active and upmarket retirement options.

June 2023

IAG says it sees the effects of climate change on its customers and communities on the ground every day.

The driving purpose behind IAG’s winning action plan

The insurer says it sees the effects of climate change on its customers and communities on the ground every day.

Groundbreaking institutes to build generations of job-ready graduates

NSW has launched two new institutes of applied technology that aim to equip graduates with the tools successful careers.

April 2023

CreditorWatch CEO Patrick Coghlan says he’s committed to creating a “fantastic workplace culture”.

How fronting staff helped this CEO find success

The CEO and co-founder of CreditorWatch says he is committed to creating a “fantastic workplace culture”.

Blackbird founders Niki Scevak and Rick Baker give every member of staff an opportunity to take a “Kit Kat” day off so they can take a break.

How being a little different helped Blackbird soar

Blackbird picked up the gong as the AFR BOSS’s Best Place to Work in the Banking, Superannuation and Finance category for finding and promoting a work-life balance.

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November 2022

The coming low-carbon shift promises to be “the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime”, says Chantal Giles.

Why high-carbon exposure could actually speed transition

If the world can move on from the divisive debate around the energy transition and governments can provide some policy certainty, the coming low-carbon shift promises to be “the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime”, says the head of wealth, BlackRock Australasia, Chantal Giles.

October 2022

Over 40 per cent of global private capital is now managed in funds claiming to be run according to sustainable investment principles.

As ESG matures, metrics begin to clean up

The demand for investing in environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing continues its inexorable rise.

Corporate finance departments need to rethink the amount of cash on their books.

Cashed-up CFOs carefully weigh options

While the nation’s corporate treasury departments find themselves in a similar position to last year, with plenty of excess liquidity on the balance sheet, their outlook has changed.

Alex Toone, executive general manager – commodities, trade and carbon, at Commonwealth Bank.

Home grown carbon credits with social co-benefits gain popularity

The demand for carbon credits has soared in the last two years, but Australian corporations are increasingly seeking out offsets that also bring social benefits to the communities that host carbon sequestration projects.

Recent legislation commits Australia to achieve a 43 per cent reduction in 2005-level emissions by 2030.

Carbon markets come into focus as world tackles net-zero transition

As governments and businesses around the world set ambitious goals in the race to net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier, carbon offset markets are garnering increased attention as they have a critical role to play in supporting transition.

August 2022

The fixed income side of sustainable finance grew well over 60 per cent globally last year.

Fixed-income ESG bonds clean-up nears $US1trn

Australian companies have started to look at aligning long-term funding with sustainability issues.

April 2022

Dentistry shared a similar experience to the allied health sector.

Dentists pull out stops to help during crisis

The nation’s allied health practitioners really stepped up during the pandemic.

March 2022

More investors than ever are interested in ESG.

From modern slavery to climate – ESG powers investor choice

The world’s fascination with environmental, social and governance factors (ESG) has been dominating discussions in investment circles for years and is now front and centre in the minds of leading fund managers and a growing number of investors.

November 2021

Liquidity risk is low says Jeff Byrne

Corporate treasurers hold keys to post-pandemic digital boom

Corporate treasury departments look set to play a huge role in how the Australian business landscape is shaped over the next decade, as the constant state of change we’ve grown accustomed to, brought about by the evolution of the digital economy, continues unabated.

Material shortages will lead to inflationary pressure.

Boom in construction built through the pandemic

The nation’s construction sector is in the midst of a boom despite the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic. Total dwelling approvals are up over 23 per cent year-on-year according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ most recent figures, with private housing approvals 42 per cent higher than August 2019.

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September 2021

Shopping centres engender sense of community.

Data leads retail’s hybrid future

According to the OECD’s most recent Consumer Confidence Index, Australian consumer confidence has taken a hit in the past six months.

August 2021

Cutting down on emails can be a boost to productivity and cyber security.

Tech cuts employees some slack in hybrid workplace

Australian business has undergone a fundamental change over the past 18 months as the way we work has evolved rapidly. Remote work has become the norm, and as our reliance on collaboration platforms has grown there has been a material impact on the traditional office communications workhorse – email.

A complex full of green gardens is part of the hospital’s healthcare vision.

World first in healthcare finance for Adelaide

In a major refinancing deal, the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) commercial operator Celsus has secured the world’s largest sustainability loan in the healthcare sector.

More women in the industry could help plug the skills shortage.

Prosperity hinges on homegrown cyber security skills

Australians will spend approximately $5.6 billion on cyber security from both local and international providers this year according to AustCyber - the Australian cyber security network.

July 2021

Working from home has exposed cracks in cyber defences.

Facing up to the next generation of cyber attacks

While Australia’s ability to keep the Covid pandemic relatively under control has received international plaudits over the past 12 months and confidence is returning on the back of our strong economic performance, a rather insidious threat has continued to grow.

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