Finance

Russia’s war in Ukraine has devastated the country and killed thousands – but it has delivered huge profits to Aussie companies, a new report has said. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to “windfall gains” for Aussie mining companies, a new report shows. Deloitte Access Economics has looked at the …

Queensland health experts are warning of an explosion of influenza cases this winter. Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard said Queensland is likely to see a “significant wave” of influenza cases as well as “combined cases” of both influenza and Covid. Stay up-to-date on the latest news with The Queensland Briefing …

Chapter 3: The Rapid Growth of Fintech: Vulnerabilities and Challenges for Financial Stability Fintech can increase efficiency and competition and broaden access to financial services. However, the fast growth of fintech firms into risky business segments—and their inadequate regulation and interconnectedness with the traditional financial system—can have financial stability implications. …

Instead of increasingly expensive professional advice, many consumers have turned to unregulated advice by following investing and finance influencers, or “finfluencers”, on digital platforms such as TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. About 5 per cent of Australians receive all of their financial advice from social media, according to the Australian Securities …

Thousands of Australians made the switch from employee to business owner in the 2021 financial year, according to new research by Finder. When lockdowns first started in March 2020, just 1 in 8 (13%) Aussie workers felt somewhat or very insecure in their job, according to Finder research. In April …