This Month
Bank innovations a slow and steady process
The big four know they must respond to the rapid changes introduced by start-ups, but modernising respected financial institutions is a tall order.
AI agents the new frontier in digital banking
The new wave of digitisation is overhauling digital banks, but experts warn that differentiation will be increasingly difficult to achieve.
AI squeezes the juice from data to stop scams
The technology can find patterns with greater accuracy and identify potential fraudulent transactions faster than any human.
Robotic decision-making throws up new risk amid privacy reforms
Increasing use of “agentic AI” means banks must tread carefully to comply with regulations covering personal information.
Banks brace for AI-powered digital revolution
The sector must confront the twin challenges of dealing with their legacy systems and developing a tech-savvy workforce.
First lady of wind power leans in to discomfort
Failure, courage and empathy are the secret to success of these executives in energy and sustainability.
Rising stars take lead by looking beyond the boys club
Tech high-fliers say look past its reputation for male domination, find a mentor and seek out roles with responsibility for managing profit and loss accounts.
Researchers drive leading innovations in science
Meet some of the women whose original thinking has put them at the global forefront in their fields.
This young commodity trader learnt from Macquarie’s $58m man
These two women are on their way up in the world of banking, in small part thanks to some pointed words of encouragement and extremely relevant advice.
Global private credit funds set to storm Australia
The attraction of this rapidly rising sector to investors of all sizes is the promise of security and consistently high returns.
How to know if investing in private credit is for you?
As the sector booms the number of funds offering exposure for investors is exploding, but as with any investment, knowing what you’re getting into is critical.
How to access the private credit boom
Smaller retail investors can now take advantage of opportunities in a sector once the preserve of the wealthiest.
Reining in the ‘golden age of private credit’
The formerly niche sector is steaming ahead in Australia, but potential investors are being urged to do their homework.
The women leading billion-dollar deals that will soon put them on top
Two rising stars reveal how they built successful careers and what advice they’d give to younger females seeking to break through.
‘We need women coming through’: KPMG director looks to change industry
Kate Gardiner, who has worked on all sides of the property sector, says females should embrace challenges to change the male-dominated industry.
February
AI stocks worth their weight in gold
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are hot property as investors look for opportunities to get in on the ground floor.
What family offices are investing in
This booming sector likes to keep a low profile. But its secrets aren’t always far from the surface.
How to plan for retirement as a business owner
Business owners need to think about retirement well in advance so they can navigate the tax implications of selling a business.
A guide to living your best retirement life
With 4.2 million retirees in Australia, what are some of the key strategies to maximising your super?