Investors are increasingly harnessing private equity investing to boost returns while minimising volatility and downside risk, says Claire Smith of Schroders Capital. The big end of town has embraced private equity investing for a while, with Australia’s $4 trillion local superannuation industry perhaps the most prominent local example. However, sophisticated investors are also increasingly backing […]
Technological advances are revolutionising the way businesses of all types interact with their customers. Chief Technology Officer, Kyndryl Australia and New Zealand, Jim Freeman, recently discussed a handful of the most impactful trends during his appearance at the Forbes Australia Business Summit in Sydney. Intelligent refrigerators, cyber-crime-busting technology, and the mind-blowing power of quantum computing […]
Workplaces are transforming as digital labour, capable of releasing trillions of dollars of trapped value, is deployed at scale. Rowena Westphalen, AI and innovation expert at Salesforce, says the implementation of Agentic AI couldn’t come soon enough as Australian businesses face an urgent productivity problem. The pace of change in the artificial intelligence space is […]
From zealous followers to staunch naysayers, no investment splits the room like Bitcoin does. Yet, its wider adoption is morphing cryptocurrencies into a barometer for the broader economy, according to Michael Bogoevski of CMC Markets Since Bitcoin emerged as the world’s first cryptocurrency in 2009, the digital asset has navigated wild swings in value. It […]
Successful women are rewriting the wellness playbook by prioritising self-care, strategic nutrition and holistic health, explains Livia Wang, founder of Wellness Adventures. Life as a modern woman can be exhausting and relentless, regardless of your age and stage of life. Juggling multiple roles every day takes considerable planning and commitment, which means squeezing exercise into […]
Metabolic testing and fitness firm AstonRX empowers individuals on their lifelong wellness journey, including the fast-living, high-performance executive class. The health and fitness sector is big business, and the global industry is valued at more than US$5.5 trillion. An Australian company carving out a niche in the space, AstonRX, provides science-led programs for metabolic testing […]
The online platform with a difference helps even some of Australia’s oldest brands adapt and thrive, bucking negative trends and building out a deliberately positive corner of the internet. Some of Australia’s most established retailers are ramping up their social media engagement with customers, and to remarkable effect, says Pinterest’s ANZ managing director Melinda Petrunoff. […]
MadeComfy has automated its escalation triggers and notifications across Salesforce and Slack as the company gears up for rapid growth. Australian property management startup MadeComfy has unveiled ambitious plans to push into new global markets off the back of a new tech stack bolstering company operations. The award-winning short-term rental management firm offers a range […]
The founder of Tee Care Agency and co-founder of the North Foundation didn’t just build a business – he redefined disability support by fusing personal struggle with a strategist’s touch. His business philosophy – blending purpose with perseverance – reflects both a strategic mindset and a human-centred mission. Ramneek Wayne’s life began with upheaval. Born […]
Founded by Marty Clark in 2016, Merge Technologies is at the forefront of audio-visual innovation, reshaping how medium to large enterprises approach collaborative technologies. With a commitment to human-centric design and the launch of MergeSPACES, the company is redefining client relationships and meeting room management in a rapidly changing workplace landscape. In a world where […]