Finance made to measure

Finance made to measure

Short-term lending by nature is highly flexible, quick and tailored to reflect the needs of individual borrowers. In many ways, it’s just what small business wants, so why isn’t it more popular? This type of lending has, in the past, been associated with a...
Harnessing the global village

Harnessing the global village

Making sense of outsourcing Accepting, if you will, that compliance work is being commoditised and the price that clients are willing to pay for it is being driven down, it becomes clear that accountants must look elsewhere for revenue. Rajesh Venkat, chief...
An Aussie leader

An Aussie leader

“I really did start from the ground up,” says James Symond, CEO of Aussie Home Loans. “My first job was sitting on the floor for two days sorting boxes of mixed second hand stationery we had bought from an auction house.” That was back in 1992, when a 19 year old...
Billson named as new FCA chair

Billson named as new FCA chair

Mr Billson’s appointment to lead the FCA Board is aimed at further boosting vitality in the franchising sector with the FCA’s mission to support the growth and success of franchising in Australia. Mr Billson said he is keen to continue to support entrepreneurial...

Govt releases vision for fintech sector

In a statement Treasurer Scott Morrison said the Turnbull Government is creating an environment where Australia’s FinTech sector can be internationally competitive and energise the broader local economy by attracting and keeping talented entrepreneurs in Australia....