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Banking & Finance | Mining & Resources
Looming glut in lithium or supply shortfalls?
2018 is now firmly behind us, but the lithium oversupply concerns and bearish narrative that emerged early in the year have far from abated. While most analysts have agreed that the lithium demand trend is getting stronger each day, barely a week has passed without some new up- or down-stream challenge emerging that could threaten…
21 Jan 2019, by Amy SarcevicBanking & Finance | Legal
Meeting regulator expectations for responsible lending
Since the commencement of the Royal Commission into Banking Misconduct in late 2017, the public’s gaze has been firmly fixated on the behavior of major lenders. Now, more than ever, consumers are acutely aware of their rights and of what constitutes appropriate practice. In this climate, maintaining organisational integrity and compliance with Australia’s consumer protection…
20 Dec 2018, by Amy SarcevicBanking & Finance | Energy & Utilities
International energy developments and their implications for Australian solar
Capital investment into energy assets is increasingly vulnerable to policy and technology change and is at risk of being stranded due to the rate of renewable energy deflation. The Paris Agreement, UN IPCC Report, increased frequency of climate-induced extreme weather events and a growing public contempt for pollutants all point to the likelihood of…
12 Nov 2018, by Amy SarcevicBanking & Finance | Legal
Defusing the ‘mortgage debt time-bomb’
The Australian financial marketplace is not short of legislation to protect consumers from predatory or irresponsible lending practices. The National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 provides a comprehensive set of legal guidelines requiring lenders and brokers to make reasonable, verified enquiries to ensure that consumers can comply with their financial obligations if the loan is…
9 Nov 2018, by Amy SarcevicBanking & Finance | Business
Why whistleblowers are an organisation’s best friend and how to treat them as such
With the Royal Commission into banking misconduct now well underway, large corporates are increasingly being looked at through an ethical lens by the general public - and maintaining organisational integrity has never been more important. “At present, consumers and employees are acutely aware of their rights and of what constitutes appropriate practice”, says Professor A.…
19 Sep 2018, by Informa InsightsBanking & Finance | Energy & Utilities
ARENA’s perspective on the future of large scale batteries
Large scale batteries (LSB) were recently thrust into the spotlight when Minister Frydnenberg described storage as “the missing piece of the energy jigsaw”. Since then, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) - on behalf of the Australian Government – has committed $25 million to jointly fund two LSB projects in western Victoria, with the Victorian…
10 Jul 2018, by Amy SarcevicBanking & Finance | Business | Healthcare
Growing the health tech firms of the future – LaunchVic’s bid to provide better access to capital and mentorship
Health technology is Victoria’s fastest growing source of employment, grossing $30 billion per annum for the state; yet, up to 57 per cent of Victorian health-tech start-ups do not know how to access accelerator or investor support - according to a recent report by LaunchVic. The 'State of HealthTech – Victoria' report revealed that, despite…
20 Jun 2018, by Amy SarcevicBanking & Finance | Infrastructure
Meeting infrastructure demand – who will pay and how?
The private sector has a big part to play in helping Australia catch up with infrastructure demand, says Michael McCormack; who presented at the AFR National Infrastructure Summit last week. In association with Deloitte, the Summit challenged state leaders on their varying approaches to paying for infrastructure; and explored the latest funding and delivery models…
12 Jun 2018, by Amy SarcevicBanking & Finance | Infrastructure
Collaborative funding to deliver large scale infrastructure projects
Australia’s population is set to exceed 25 million; and this unprecedented increase demands equivalent growth in infrastructure. But who should pay; and how? With large scale infrastructure projects now scaling tens of billions of dollars, funding and financing these projects presents an increasing challenge. On the private side, many banks have restricted the value of…
30 May 2018, by Amy SarcevicBanking & Finance | Healthcare
Australia’s private health insurance industry – a view from the sidelines
The last few years have seen a ‘crisis in confidence’ in Australia’s private health insurance (PHI) industry. Rising premiums versus flat salaries are making it increasingly tough for providers to demonstrate value for money to an already unconvinced consumer base. Further fueling this skepticism, Labor’s recent proposal to conduct an industry-wide review and impose a…
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