The broking dynamo shaking up the insurance sector

As the insurance industry undergoes a period of transformation, with climate change impacting the rising number of claims and ballooning cost pressures, brokers are an increasingly important part of the puzzle. Recognised as industry problem-solvers, insurance brokers help customers navigate the best policies for their needs as cybercrime becomes part of our everyday lives and […]

Taking the sustainable food movement to our pets

Diana Scott was a conscious consumer with a mission to end factory farming. She shares how her passion for free-range produce extended beyond her kitchen into a business – and pet bowls across the globe. With a mission to end factory farming (intensive animal farming designed to maximise production by minimising costs), Diana Scott sought […]

Australian tech innovator streamlining the Oceania supply chain 

From a bridge collapse in the US to a severe drought in the Panama Canal, major events across the world have the power to impact regional supply chains and affect the availability and cost of the goods on our supermarket shelves.  Australian supply chain operators have always faced freight disruptions, but the issue is escalating. […]

An MBA can be a fast track to career success 

BRANDVOICE A cost-of-living crisis following a long period of stagnant wage growth is prompting some Australians to rethink their career trajectory. An MBA can help you get ahead of the competition in the workforce, but not everyone has time to travel to attend lectures and tutorials. That’s where a digital degree can come into its […]

The future of payments is here 

An explosion in alternative payment methods (APMs) has splintered the ways shoppers pay. Optty helps merchants stay relevant with a single integration for every payment method in the world.  Once upon a time, consumers had to use an antiquated thing called cash to pay for goods and services. Later, they were able to use cards, […]

An artist’s transition from balance sheets to brushstrokes

Walking away from two decades in finance to unleash her creative side has been a leap of faith for Sydney’s Yvonne Gallagher.  Starting each day musing over a colour palette is a stark change to the usual morning routine for Yvonne Gallagher.  The Sydney artist spent two decades forging an enviable career in finance, working […]

RIP ESG? How impact investing can help save an industry in crisis 

Amidst growing ESG skepticism, impact investing is gaining recognition as a credible way for investors to back companies that deliver positive impact and financial returns.  Burnt by greenwashing and stung by underperformance, many investors are abandoning ESG. April saw European ESG ETF inflows plummet 94% on the previous quarter, leading Morningstar to warn of an […]

Largest wealth transfer in the nation’s history has begun in earnest 

Women are set to be the major benefactors of a massive intergenerational wealth transfer now underway in Australia. However, accessing financial advice remains a significant barrier for wealthy Australian women. Financial advice firms like Sherlock Wealth are aiming to change that.  Women are poised to take charge of a staggering $3.2 trillion over the next […]

Luxury for the quiet consumer

BRANDVOICE Luxury services for discerning clientele takes a sophisticated turn with Mars Marsanic and her partners’ latest endeavour in Double Bay. ROYALTY, Hollywood luminaries, billionaires and high-net-worth individuals: Mars Marsanic’s Sydney-based luxury concierge, Three Over Six, has become synonymous with these kinds of clients.  Since its inception in 2021, the company has evolved from a […]

The business of living better 

Livia Wang, a vegan and plant-based entrepreneur, is passionate about the well-being of human beings. She founded Access Corporate in 2017 to propel wellness brands into international markets. More than 50 success stories later, she now invests in, owns, and leads 15 wellness businesses.   When serial entrepreneur and passionate vegan Livia Wang founded Access Corporate […]