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Building industry ‘starting to fall over’, retail on the run

This week’s interest rate rise is pushing insolvency figures north, with construction and hospitality in the front line.

05 May 2023 • By Philip King

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Business expects to applaud budget, but be worse off

Many businesses think their financial position will go backwards after the budget although seven out of 10 express...

04 May 2023 • By Philip King

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More rises possible with 2 years before CPI hits target: RBA

UPDATED: Concerns over the tight labour market and services inflation forced the bank to raise rates – and it might...

03 May 2023 • By Philip King

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Inflation level too high for comfort: RBA

The bank says its May decision hinged on the impact of its 10 previous rate rises over the past year, which have yet...

02 May 2023 • By Philip King

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Rate rise ‘will push at risk mortgage-holders to record high’

Roy Morgan research shows mortgage stress will exceed GFC levels if the RBA raises rates again tomorrow.

01 May 2023 • By Philip King

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Internal auditors increasingly focused on ESG bottom line

Around half the profession is now involved in environmental, sustainability and governance risks as formal disclosure...

01 May 2023 • By Philip King

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Digital platform disputes ‘a nightmare for small business’

Lock-outs, fake online reviews and other issues require clear, standardised resolution procedures, says ASBFEO.

28 April 2023 • By Philip King

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Perks to help light up Adelaide’s winter festival

Sponsoring Illuminate Adelaide chimes with the firm’s goal of helping to reinvigorate the city post-pandemic, it says.

28 April 2023 • By Philip King