Nothing to see here: Banks oppose SME lending regulation crackdown
Despite allegations of fraud, strong-arming and abuses of power, Australia's big four banks say SME lending framework is broadly appropriate.
“Too many outs”: Ombudsman slams banking code for being weak on small business protections
The code covering SME lending requires a major overhaul to protect businesses from the power of the big banks, Australia's small business watchdog says.
You can’t bank on banks: Why a legally binding, industry-wide code of conduct is needed
We need to "enshrine Justice Hayne’s six commandments in every bank’s code of conduct and make any breach to that code criminal."
‘Unethical selling’ — not selling in general — should be on trial at banking royal commission
Many people shy away from selling, due to negative stereotypes which lead them to think selling only applies to the desperate and devious.
Royal commission: Ombudsman disappointed with lack of scrutiny over banks “aggressive behaviour” toward SMEs
The royal commission's interim report hasn't paid adequate attention to the experiences of small business owners, advocates say.
Royal commission shows banks have behaved appallingly, but we’ve helped them do it
In his interim report, royal commissioner Kenneth Hayne pilloried select Australian banks for their greed and putting profits before customers.
“Like frightened turtles”: Why everyday borrowers will suffer most in banking royal commission aftermath
The people who will lose from the royal commission are the 'marginal' borrowers — the young, the less affluent, the less educated, the casually employed.
More financing pain in store for small business amid the fallout from the banking royal commission
Financing is becoming more difficult for business owners in the midst of fallout from the banking royal commission, with some seeking alternative paths to credit.
It’s hard to make money in aged care, and that’s part of the problem
Aged care is where the challenges of population ageing are most apparent and where policy choices have a direct impact on the lives of Australians.
PM announces royal commission into aged care industry, as operators hit out at the “complete misappropriation” of funds
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a royal commission into aged care in Australia, and at least one SME is welcoming the move.
Four questions to test if your sales and prospecting tactics are ethical
Are your sales and prospecting efforts underpinned by sound ethics and behaviours?
Aldi pips Bunnings to maintain spot as Australia’s most trusted brand as big banks suffer
German discount retailer Aldi has yet again topped the list of Australia's most trusted brands, beating out home-grown names Bunnings and Qantas.
