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Banking & Finance | Healthcare
2019 a key year for PHI reform
2019 looks set to be a key year for private health insurance with the Australian Government this week confirming it will fund the development of a nationally searchable website to promote the transparency of medical specialist fees; with a complementary education initiative for consumers, GPs and specialists. The website will provide information on the costs…
8 Mar 2019, by Informa InsightsBusiness | Leadership & Communication
How to maximise your online personal brand
Your online presence says a lot about you and in today’s world it could make or break your success. But what exactly should we be sharing online; and how? Ahead of the Future Women Executive Summit, we spoke with Lynn Dang of Microsoft who shared some ideas on how to strategically maximise your online personal…
7 Mar 2019, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
A new therapeutic for Alzheimer’s is imminent – what is it and what will it mean?
An ageing population could see global cases of dementia and its major form Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) almost double every twenty years. However, a new therapeutic approach currently being trialled in Australia could put a halt to this growth, cutting cases of Alzheimer’s by as much as 50 percent. Associate Professor Michael Woodward - who appeared…
6 Mar 2019, by Amy SarcevicBanking & Finance | Legal | Uncategorised
Remuneration and regulation post Hayne
The dust has now settled since Commissioner Hayne released his final verdict following the years-worth of industry interrogation, that formed the backbone of the Royal Commission into banking misconduct. Many of his recommendations were applauded by industry analysts, while others have been met with doubt, concern and outright resistance. Cutting through the wealth of industry…
4 Mar 2019, by Amy SarcevicBanking & Finance | Mining & Resources
Rio Tinto’s long awaited announcement ahead of Minerals and Investment Week
After months of speculation, Rio Tinto has finally pulled back the curtain on its exploration activity in the Paterson province. The firm first aroused suspicion when it began pegging land on what was already considered a hot exploration site, upping its tenements from 2335 to 13,000 square kilometers - as revealed by aerial photos that…
28 Feb 2019, by Amy SarcevicLeadership & Communication | Technology
Enhancing mobile networks in a 5G world
Australia’s fifth generation (5G) broadband rollout is now well underway and is soon set to go live, with Telstra and Optus both committed to selling 5G products and services in 2019; and Vodafone in the near future. With its ultrafast network speeds and lower latency, 5G is expected to make a big impact on the…
25 Feb 2019, by Amy SarcevicBanking & Finance | Mining & Resources
Industry outlook – TiO2 in an age of uncertainty and volatility
The past few years have written a promising narrative for titanium dioxide (TiO2), with a high – and growing - demand trend evident in figures for 2016, 2017; and in the first half of 2018. However, Reg Adams Managing Director of ARTIKOL UK warns of several - current and looming - macro-economic forces, which may…
22 Feb 2019, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare | Legal
The ageing doctor – ethical and legal implications
Dismissing a post-retirement-age doctor on the basis of their age is an offence under the Age Discrimination Act 2004. However, there are growing concerns that doctors practicing beyond 65-years may be more prone to mistakes, due to the age-related decline of various physical and cognitive faculties. As such, experts like Professor Erwin Loh of Monash…
22 Feb 2019, by Amy SarcevicEnergy & Utilities
The role of hydrogen in a decarbonised future – an interview with Woodside’s Shannon O’Rourke
Hydrogen is increasingly being looked at as a means of helping Australia navigate its decarbonised future and meet the prescribed targets of the 2016 Paris Agreement. On the surface, it seems like a panacea. Hydrogen is the universe’s most abundant element and can power an electric vehicle 236 times more efficiently than a lithium-ion battery.…
21 Feb 2019, by Amy SarcevicBusiness
Why women are statistically safer investments – an interview with Tammy Barton
The gender pay gap is well documented, but a lesser known and equally concerning issue is the gender investment gap. Statistics show that businesses founded by women generate twice the revenue of male-founded companies. Yet, they are less likely to be backed by Investors when pitching for early stage capital. Multiple award-winning entrepreneur Tammy Barton…
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