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The Strategic Depth of Poker: Lessons for Risk Management and Investment Decisions

October 10, 2024

Poker, often misconstrued as merely a game of chance, is far more intricate. Whether aboard 19th-century riverboats on the Mississippi or within the opulent casinos of Monte Carlo, poker has…

Economics Finance Gambling Poker World

ETFs explained: A Path to Market Exposure and Long-Term Wealth

September 19, 2024

Investing and navigating through financial markets isn’t easy as the complexities and nuances are ever-changing. Developing a resilient and dynamic investment strategy becomes increasingly challenging as trends and sentiment shift.…

#Investing ETF Finance

Timing The Interest: Fighting Inflation

March 29, 2023

The topic on everyone's lips in the recent months; the interest rate. Join Andrew, Hirushi and Miles as they explore why it matters.

Economics Finance Government Inflation Interest Rates RBA

From Strategic Defaults to Bank Runs: How the Real Estate Market Shapes the Global Economy

March 27, 2023

The real estate market is one of the most dynamic and exciting markets in the world. From residential to commercial properties, from houses to apartments to offices, it encompasses a…

Economics Finance Markets Real Estate

The fall of the unicorn: has the startup bubble finally burst?

May 28, 2022

With the stock market tumbling and tech stocks being hit hard, start-up valuation has been brought into question. Many start-ups are high-risk operations, and are not expected to record profits in the short-term. Join Chamindu, Vlad, and Alex as they explore how start-ups are actually valued by venture capital funds, the current VC environment, and the future outlook of start-up investment.

Finance Startups

Monetary Control and Decentralised Finance

May 19, 2022

Join Jeff, Ray and Sriram, as they cover the ins and outs of decentralised finance, and whether it is possible to create a new financial system that is more trustworthy, cheaper and faster than the current one using this technology.

Blockchain DeFi Finance

The Rise of Activist Investors in 2022

May 13, 2022

Elon Musk & Twitter in the US, and Mike Cannon Brookes & AGL in Australia - the latest popular trend in financial markets is activist investing. Join Alex, Chamindu and Vlad as they explore what activist investors do, and what this means for the future of global investing trends.

#Investing Elon Musk Environment Finance

What is SWIFT and why is it important?

March 22, 2022

Join Yasindu as he explores the significance of SWIFT and its role as a potential deterrent against Russian advances in Ukraine.

Finance Politics Russia-Ukraine

Bubbles

May 11, 2021

The occurrence of economic bubbles travels as far back as the 1630s entailing the well-known ‘The Dutch Tulip Bubble’. Bubbles often arise from shocks that direct unprecedented amounts of attention and speculation towards an underlying asset.

Finance Macroeconomics

Are US colleges becoming glorified hedge funds?

April 30, 2021

The industry for private contributions to Colleges and Universities, in the form of endowments, is huge. Hear from our writers Inga, Kerrie and Daniel as they discuss the fiscal and ethical concerns associated!

Education Finance

The Past, Present and Future of Tesla and the Emerging Market for Electronic Vehicles

September 23, 2020

Tesla, a multinational industry leader, has reaped notable benefits due to the incessant growth in both its share price and business activities. Nonetheless, it has not been a complete smooth sail ...

Economics Finance

Would investing in derivatives be the road to recovery?

September 2, 2020

Revival of Australian economy post-COVID 19: Given the current economic climate, can investment in derivative securities play a major role in the road to recovery?

Economics Finance

Aussies empty super: Treasury estimates a blow out to $42 billion

August 13, 2020

Delve into a economic analysis of the Australian governments super scheme

Economics Finance

The Intricacies of Equity Capital Raising

June 7, 2020

If a company requires a cash injection to expand existing operations, protect market share, develop new businesses or acquire another company, it may require more funds than its retained earnings. Capital Raising is a way around this...

Economics Finance

What will Virgin look like heading into the future?

May 19, 2020

With existing financial struggles, how will Virgin Australia continue its operation and survive the current economic climate?

Finance

The Economic Value of Michelin Stars

May 17, 2020

The Michelin star is a prestigious award bestowed upon the world's most deserving restaurants. Developed as a marketing strategy for a tyre company, it has become a mark of the best restaurants in the world.

Economics Finance

Paycheck Protection Program – the true ventilator for small businesses swiped by COVID-19?

May 4, 2020

US had introduced loans to small businesses to provide short-term financing support. However, unintended consequences had arisen with implications for affected stakeholders.

Economics Finance

The Business of Music Streaming

April 26, 2020

The music industry has changed drastically in recent years with the rise and growth of music streaming platforms. The market is dominated by a few key players, however new players are entering.

Finance Technology

What Does the IMF Actually do?

April 19, 2020

The IMF has long been touted as one of the most reputable and influential organisations in the world. What does it actually do?

Economics Finance

Open Banking: The latest Revolution in Financial Services

April 14, 2020

The banks are the cornerstone of our financial system with millions of people using their services everyday. Yet there seems to be an open secret that has the potential to revolutionise the way they bank. This revolution is Open Banking.

Finance Technology

Is COVID-19 GFC version 2 or something more?

April 7, 2020

As COVID-19 advances from a regional crisis to a global pandemic, we’re witnessing increasing uncertainties in global markets that are somewhat reminiscent of the Global Financial Crisis.

Economics Finance

Governments Tested in the Face of Covid-19 Pandemic

March 25, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, 2020 has seen the end of an era of bullish markets around the world. Governments and central banks worldwide are trying to prevent the next great financial crisis, but is this truly achievable?

Economics Finance

Uncertainty in Foreign Exchange as Trading Partners assess the health of the Australian Economy

March 24, 2020

As coronavirus worsens, There has been a wide sell-off in stocks, bonds and commodities in financial markets across the globe. As investors and institutions race to move into cash. This has had profound effects on FX markets.

Economics Finance

Airlines tumble as Coronavirus adds to the unprecedented headwinds

March 24, 2020

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic airline companies are undoubtedly among those that have been hit the hardest.

Economics Finance

Value Investing: In the doghouse?

October 11, 2019

Value investing is the investment style of purchasing stocks at a price below their true worth. This investing method was developed in 1920s at Columbia Business School by Benjamin Graham…

Finance

SLUMP 2020?

September 26, 2019

Everyone is talking about it. Everyone is anticipating it. “It” is the strong probability of a global recession.

Economics Finance

China’s Digital Currency: A Boon for People, Productivity and Power

September 23, 2019

China has recently surprised the market, especially the crypto sector, by announcing that they are almost ready to launch a digital currency called Renminbi to replace physical cash for the…

#China Finance Technology

CommBank launches exciting new CommSec Pocket app

September 6, 2019

The concept of micro-investing is not new in any sense. The idea of saving and investing small amounts of money at regular intervals is a simplistic method of earning large…

Finance Technology

The End of Deutsche Bank in Oz?

August 19, 2019

Deutsche Bank - the name in the latest headlines for all the wrong reasons. The Bank survived the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) and then the European Financial Crisis, however, was…

Finance

The New Age of UBER: Going Public

April 16, 2019

INTRODUCTION On April 11, news came about that Uber was intending to go public. Uber is due to begin its investor roadshow in the week beginning April 29 with plans…

Finance Technology

The Six Serial Offenders: Is the US Economy in danger?

March 25, 2019

Opinions on the US economy and its trajectory run rampant - even economists can often find it difficult to come to a consensus. However, whilst judgement and opinion can play…

Economics Finance

The Hayne Royal Commission: Findings, Responses and Future

March 18, 2019

The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry, also known as the Hayne Royal Commission, has unearthed some of the most damning industry practices of…

Finance

Cryptocurrencies: Politics, Culture and The Future

September 20, 2018

Context The financial world has been exploding since the creation of a new, completely decentralized, transparent and seemingly infallible form of currency called Bitcoin, whose popularity soared in December 2017…

Finance Technology

Call Me Maybe: The Telco Industry Newest Couple

September 13, 2018

"Mergers and acquisitions" (M&A) is one of those terms that is best spoken softly. It carries with it all sorts of dark undertones: hostile takeovers, companies swallowed alive, employees thrown…

Finance

Understanding Blockchain

September 4, 2018

What is blockchain? Blockchain is a data storage technology created by researchers in 1991 to put digital timestamps on documents in a way that makes it impossible for them to…

Finance Technology

Are Tesla Management Asleep At The Wheel?

August 29, 2018

The multibillion-dollar automaker Tesla is no stranger to headline-making controversies. From Musk’s impulsive and controversial tweets, to the company’s worsening financial health, Tesla is seemingly trapped in one of its…

Finance Technology

Why Is America Such A Big Deal?

August 27, 2018

The birth of a superpower To understand America’s position today in the world, we must first understand how America came to power. Simply put, America’s road to becoming a superpower…

Economics Finance

Putting a Dent in the Glass Ceiling: Quotas, Biology and The Financial Sector

August 23, 2018

The Need For Quotas One of Japan’s most prestigious medical schools, Tokyo Medical University, has recently admitted to deliberately altering entrance exam scores of female applicants, a practice that has…

Finance

August Reporting Season Review: The Australian Banking System

August 15, 2018

Where Are We Now: The Current Banking Landscape Amidst escalating allegations and revelations of financial misconduct, the Australian banking sector has faced intense scrutiny by both the ACCC and the…

Finance

Apple and the Rise of the Mega-Companies

August 12, 2018

As Thursday’s market closed, Apple reached a milestone $1 trillion valuation, untouched by any other company globally. This achievement was plastered across news headlines everywhere, heralded as a momentous feat…

Economics Finance

Past, Present and Future: The Australian Mergers and Acquisitions Landscape

May 15, 2018

Current global M&A levels Global M&A had their strongest start ever in Q1 2018, totalling $1.2 trillion USD in value, a 67% year on year increase (CNBC, 2018). US tax…

Finance

Chinese Oil Futures 2.0

May 8, 2018

Introduction China finally has their very own oil futures contract after many years in the making, which marks a significant milestone for China’s oil industry and their economy as a…

#China Finance

Trumponomics: The Wider Implications of US Corporate Tax Reform

March 29, 2018

In December 2017, the US Republican Senate slashed the corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% and the personal tax rate from 39.6% to 37%. In addition, reforms regarding…

Finance Politics

Spotify Direct Public Offering

March 27, 2018

Spotify is a service that conveniently streams music, video and podcasts to millions of users around the world. The breakthrough and game-changing nature of Spotify has not only changed the…

Finance

The Psychology of Investing

September 14, 2017

The Psychology of Investing A successful investment firm requires a meticulously selected team. Just as the Golden State Warriors have spent an extraordinary amount of time recruiting and sculpting their…

Finance

The End of Cash

September 2, 2017

Cryptocurrency, introduced Cryptocurrency is taking the business world by storm, paving the way for digital currencies as the payment method of the future. Decentralized from banks, cryptocurrencies use encryption to…

Finance Technology

Active vs passive investments

September 1, 2017

In early 2008, celebrated investor Warren Buffet wagered $1 million that over a ten year period an S&P 500 index fund would outperform a portfolio of hedge funds carefully constructed…

Finance

Trump: Market Savior or Matador-In-Training?

April 20, 2017

In a pre-election, Aug. 9 interview with Fox News Channel, Trump said: “If rates go up, you’re going to see something that’s not pretty. It’s all a big bubble.” Fast…

Finance Politics

A New Page to the Snap Story

April 20, 2017

This year Snap Inc. the developer of Snapchat had its Initial Public Offering (IPO) causing investors to fixate on the valuation of the social media company. An IPO refers to…

Finance Technology

The Effect Inflation and Interest Rates on Global Equities

April 20, 2017

Background on Interest Rates and Inflation Throughout history, economists have been divided over finding an effective response to the constantly changing nature of inflation and interest rates. However, present policy-making…

Economics Finance

Bespoke Tranche Opportunities: Is the Big Short 2.0 looming?

September 11, 2016

Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDOs) were one of the main catalysts of the GFC, amplifying a 2% GDP hit on the housing market to a global crisis. CDOs were junior securities…

Finance

Currency consequences: Brexit

August 23, 2016

Since Britain’s embark into the European Union in 1973, Britain’s relationship with the EU has been fraught. Thus, unsurprising to some, but a shock to many, Britain’s historic referendum result…

Finance Politics

New Growth Industry: Organic Food

August 17, 2016

Due to a boom in popularity, demand for Australian organic products has outweighed supply by almost 40% in certain segments, most significantly the US, China, and Europe. The most substantial…

Finance

Digital Currency for the Digital Era

August 17, 2016

Bitcoin has another time appeared in newspaper headlines when an Australian business Craig Steven claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonym of the inventor of Bitcoin. Followed Bitcoin, other digital…

Finance

CREDIT RATING AGENCIES: ARE THEY TO JUDGE?

April 20, 2016

A change in credit rating is big news. If the media is used as a measuring stick, there are not many things out there that are as vital to the…

Finance

Transurban: its monopoly on the toll road industry

April 20, 2016

A top 20 publicly listed company in Australia by market capitalisation. This is where Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) stands today. The Melbourne-based company that was founded just two decades ago…

Finance

The State vs. the Corporate: Winners and losers of failed Pfizer-Allergan merger

April 11, 2016

In November 2015 Pfizer announced a $220 billion merger with Allergan to create the worlds largest pharmaceutical company. The success of this merger would have highly undermined the taxing capabilities…

Finance

The Collapse of Dick Smith, but will it rise again?

April 11, 2016

Struggled to re-finance its debt, the electronics retailer Dick Smith was forced to close all of its stores due to failing attempts to sell the company. It is estimated that…

Finance Technology

The history of high frequency trading

April 11, 2016

Stock and securities trading has evolved immensely over the course of history from the time the first stock exchange was opened in Amsterdam in 1602. Whilst the system has its…

Finance

Stock Market Circuit Breakers: Induced Fear or Saving Grace?

April 3, 2016

In response to the market collapse on the 24th of August 2015, the China Securities Regulatory Commission announced that circuit breakers would be introduced into the Shanghai and ShenZhen Stock…

Finance

Investors Start to Think Outside the Box

March 21, 2016

The rapid rise in Australian real estate prices has raised concerns of a dangerous property ‘bubble’ forming, where the ‘bursting’ would be due to the speculative and distorted valuation of…

Finance

Negative Gearing in the Spotlight

March 21, 2016

As Australia’s property prices continue to rise, housing affordability remains a key concern and the contention over negative gearing has never wavered far from the spotlight. Sydney housing prices have…

Finance Politics

Big banks getting away with murder – yet again

March 21, 2016

Recent allegations faced by ANZ in regards to the rigging of interest rates shines a light on illegal conduct in Australian markets. Investigations in Australia have been ongoing since…

Finance

The Volkswagen Emission Scandal

March 19, 2016

An Introduction In May 2014, Bernd Gottweis, a quality control at Volkswagen AG executive warned the company’s top management about an upcoming investigation by U.S. environmental authorities. The grounds? Volkswagen…

Finance

Tumbling Stock Markets

August 31, 2015

Global market crashes have always been a serious issue for investors because of their potential to cause havoc and financial distress all around the world. Recently, the global stock market…

Finance

The Australian Future

August 31, 2015

Today, Australia is facing major hardships in its strongest industries mining and manufacturing. With the recent decline in world demand for iron ore and the withdrawal announcement of Ford, Holden…

Economics Finance

China’s Stock Market Crash

August 24, 2015

The booming performance of China’s stock market was put to an abrupt end due to risky investor practices and the nation’s declining economic growth. To mitigate the repercussions of the…

#China Finance

Tianjin: A Future in Pieces

August 24, 2015

Recently, two seismic explosions in the port city of Tianjin, China has left the city in devastation and ruin. Being merely 30 seconds apart, both explosions at a chemical warehouse…

#China Finance

Depreciation of the Chinese RMB

August 24, 2015

China’s central bank has recently devalued its currency by over 2% against the US dollar. By depreciating the Chinese Yuan, it created great concerns for the domestic and international markets.…

#China Economics Finance

The fall of the Australian Dollar

July 27, 2015

It was a dramatic day for the Australian Dollar on the 20th of July as it hit a six-year low against the US Dollar. The AUD was valued at 73.62…

Economics Finance

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