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September 04, 2012 Avoiding Moral Hazard When Banks Are on the Brink
Experts predict that panic will bring the world economy to a
standstill if the euro collapses and Australia will not go unscathed,
even though it is financially strong.The federal government's decision
to continue a banking guarantee is designed to stop the alarming bank
runs that characterised the onset of the 2008 financial crisis, but the
scheme that backs individual retail bank accounts up to A$250,000 is
highly controversial. Is it just a gift to the Big Four banks that may
incite moral hazard through riskier behaviour? Ross Buckley, a professor
of finance law at the University of New South Wales, believes banks
should be funding their own future stability.
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September 04, 2012 Lunchtime Legends: The Ins and Outs of Workday Breaks
How important is a lunch break for avoiding productivity-sapping
fatigue levels in the afternoon? Research shows that those who doze or
just sit quietly tend to be better off than individuals who spend their
lunchtime in the company of colleagues. And what of those who sit it out
altogether, instead using their lunch "break" to get on top of work
while they grab a quick bite at their desks? According to management
researcher John Trougakos, their fate depends largely on whether they
work through lunch under duress or by choice. He argues that the longest
and most important break in the working day needs greater
understanding.
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August 22, 2012 HSBC Australia's chief Paulo Maia: A Positive Prognosis for the Asian Century
Despite signs of a dramatic slowdown in Asia, HSBC – one of the
world's largest banks and the world's second largest public company by
market capitalisation – is bullish on the long-term future of the
region. Australian companies are already leveraging the economic growth
of Asia, and Paulo Maia, chief executive of HSBC Australia, predicts
there will be plenty more opportunities in the Asian century. He's
looking beyond China and India to the growth markets of Malaysia,
Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines and to a truly global world where
foreign exchange will play a crucial role with even very small
businesses trading in multiple currencies.
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August 21, 2012 HSBC Australia's chief Paulo Maia: A Positive Prognosis for the Asian Century
Despite signs of a dramatic slowdown in Asia, HSBC – one of the
world's largest banks and the world's second largest public company by
market capitalisation – is bullish on the long-term future of the
region. Australian companies are already leveraging the economic growth
of Asia, and Paulo Maia, chief executive of HSBC Australia, predicts
there will be plenty more opportunities in the Asian century. He's
looking beyond China and India to the growth markets of Malaysia,
Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines and to a truly global world where
foreign exchange will play a crucial role with even very small
businesses trading in multiple currencies.
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August 21, 2012 The Rise of the Compassionate Leader: Should You Be Cruel to Be Kind?
Research shows that the trait of compassion in managers and leaders
is linked to an organisation's profitability and productivity. However,
the important distinction between "compassion" and "kindness" needs to
be understood, insists author and leadership expert Geoff Aigner.
Leaders demonstrate compassion by taking an honest interest in the
positive growth of employees and themselves – and this includes having
difficult conversations to ensure development stays on track. On its
own, kindness can be short term and may be counter-productive – a
thought-provoking notion for Australian managers who like to be mates
with their staff.
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August 21, 2012 Devolution Revolution: Will Fewer Fat Cats Help to Keep the Customers Satisfied?
A devolution revolution is underway as governments across Australia
seek to make frontline public servants more autonomous. It's a backlash
to the command-and-control style of bureaucrats and policy makers who,
experts say, are too far removed to know what their "customers" really
want or need. Gary Sturgess, the inaugural Premier's Australian and New
Zealand School of GovernmentChair in Public Service Delivery at the
University of New South Wales, is leading research into how to make the
public service more customer-centric. The former state cabinet secretary
says giving greater discretion to frontline public servants – and
cutting the middle level of controlling bureaucrats – could shave 20%
off government budgets.
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August 21, 2012 Intergenerational Equity: Can We Lighten the Load on the Young?
Intergenerational solidarity is vital for building a fairer future.
Mutual support across the generations makes the world a better place for
everyone – old, young and in-between – but demographic trends are
throwing the balance out of whack. As populations age, fewer babies and
longer lives look set to place onerous financial and societal stress on
the young. So, will older generations be considered a burden on society?
At a meeting of OECD social policy ministers, John Piggott, a professor
of Economics at the Australian School of Business, outlined three key
areas where policymakers can be proactive in redressing the imbalance.
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August 08, 2012 Indian Investment: The Quiet Achiever Turns Up the Volume
The significance of India's growth as a global economic powerhouse has
been comparatively overlooked in Australia. Among the fast-emerging
economies, China with its more aggressive, acquisitive approach has
indisputably hogged the limelight. The relationship between Australia
and India may have been stuck previously on the three Cs – curry,
cricket and Commonwealth – but that's quickly changing as steelmakers,
information and communications players from the subcontinent spy
opportunities Down Under. Thanks to intense pressure for energy
security, India's investment in Australia is starting to surge. And the
untapped coal resource in Queensland's Galilee Basin is a hotspot, as
Indian interests look to share resources with the world's richest woman,
Australian Gina Rinehart.
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August 08, 2012 Not-for-profit Governance: Rising to the Accountability Challenge
Research shows the quality of governance in not-for-profit organisations
is far sharper than many assume. Commercially canny directors are
applying their smarts in the sector to great effect. But size counts.
Big not for profits are more likely to benefit from the experience of
seasoned board members than smaller ones. With new education tools at
hand, more funding avenues for social enterprises and increasing
interest spurred by the looming arrival of the Australian Charities and
Not-for-Profits Commission, there's ongoing pressure on not-for-profits
to grow their focus on social impact and be more accountable. But
measuring performance still proves difficult for some.
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August 08, 2012 The Truth About Outsourcing: Cost Savings? Quality Improvement? It May Get Messy!
The growth of outsourcing has blurred the traditional boundaries of
businesses globally. While cost savings remain the greatest motivation,
smart companies have developed more sophisticated approaches to
contracting out business functions. Multiple suppliers may be involved
as they seek to improve outcomes, tap into innovation or manage growth.
Whether or not outsourcing really boosts a firm's bottom line or
productivity usually depends on how deeply the decision-makers
understand the process, insist the experts. One aspect not to be ignored
is the often high and sometimes hidden in-house costs of managing
outsiders.
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