At the heart of the global financial crisis of 2007-09 was an obscure credit derivative called the collateralised debt obligation (CDO). CDOs were financial products based on debts – most notoriously, residential mortgages –which were […] Collateralised loan obligations: why these obscure products could cause the next global financial crisis […]
79% of companies intend to make moderate to extensive hybrid work changes, but only 40% have communicated their plans to workforce Lack of clarity has created disconnect with employees who want flexible working arrangements 90% Businesses suffering ‘commitment issues’ on flexible working […]
Culture becomes a higher priority with 67% globally and 71% of Australia’s senior leaders saying it is an important topic on the agenda 68% of Australia’s business leaders whose organisations have successfully adapted in the Culture rises up the leadership agenda yet major gap in attitudes […]
Now is the time for businesses to invest in Africa and those that wait too long risk missing out, according to a new report from Deloitte, the business advisory firm. Africa: A 21st Century View notes that Africa is on the cusp of a consumer boom […]
The South African coal mining industry has a long history, dating back to the late 19th century, and contributes significantly to the economy. The coal sector employs 92,230 people and annual earnings are R27.9 billion Accountants can reduce the environmental impact of mining: pointers for South Africa […]
When it comes to recruiting, most people will tell you that attitude is as important as skills and knowledge. In fact, skills and knowledge are hygiene factors that can be taught, whilst attitude is in Chris Baker on “Is Personality Profiling useful in People and Culture (HR) management” […]
The Australian arm of one of the world’s biggest and most prestigious accounting firms, KPMG, has been fined A$613,000 by the US accounting watchdog, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), after a review found KPMG Caught Out by US Watchdog: Why Do Australia’s Regulators Remain Impotent? […]