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The 53 risks top CEOs say you’re not paying enough attention to

From the ageing population to housing, healthcare and cybersecurity, there’s plenty keeping our top bosses awake at night.

James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald

Jan 1, 2024 – 4.44pm

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As part of our annual Chanticleer CEO poll, we asked Australia’s top business leaders a simple question: What risk or trend are you seeing that isn’t getting the attention it deserves?

Matt Comyn, Commonwealth Bank
It would appear that some markets have not yet fully adjusted to a higher rate environment, in terms of appropriately recognising the higher cost of capital. The combination of excess liquidity post the COVID-19 period, high levels of debt in various parts of the global economy, and a cash rate which is likely higher for a longer period, will all take time to work through the system.

James Thomson is senior Chanticleer columnist based in Melbourne. He was the Companies editor and editor of BRW Magazine.

Anthony Macdonald is a Chanticleer columnist. He is a former Street Talk co-editor and has 10 years' experience as a business journalist and worked at PwC, auditing and advising financial services companies.