The move to a cashless society isn't just a possibility, it's well underway

Oct 17, 2023 06:55 am UTC| Economy Technology

When was the last time you used cash? For many Australians using cash or even swiping a card has become a rare event. The move towards a cashless society started 50 years ago with the introduction of the Bankcard and...

4 affordable housing strategies that are working in Canada

Oct 17, 2023 06:53 am UTC| Economy Real Estate

Cities like Vienna or Singapore are often referenced in news headlines proposing solutions for Canadas housing crisis. But the arguments in favour of the strategies employed by these far-away cities often only skim the...

The World Bank and the IMF need to keep reforming to become fit for purpose

Oct 17, 2023 06:48 am UTC| Economy

The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund are being challenged to make substantial reforms so that they become fit for purpose in the 21st century. Some suggest that they cannot be sufficiently reformed and...

The hidden risks of buy now, pay later: What shoppers need to know

Oct 16, 2023 09:11 am UTC| Business Economy

Buy now, pay later is a relatively new form of financial technology that allows consumers to purchase an item immediately and repay the balance at a later time in instalments. Unlike applying for a credit card, buy now,...

Climate Change Series

The human factor: why Australia's net zero transition risks failing unless it is fair

Oct 16, 2023 09:09 am UTC| Economy

This article is part of a series by The Conversation, Getting to Zero, examining Australias energy transition. For those people focused on meeting the profound challenge of shifting our economies from fossil fuels to...

Digital Currency Revolution

Ferrari Begins Accepting Cryptocurrency Payments in the US, Eyes Global Expansion

Oct 16, 2023 06:58 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing Economy

Ferrari, the renowned Italian sports car manufacturer, has taken a pivotal step by allowing U.S. customers to purchase its luxury vehicles using cryptocurrency. The decision to accommodate a new generation of digital...

Nigeria wants to revamp its railway network. Four things it needs to do to succeed

Oct 16, 2023 06:46 am UTC| Economy

Nigerias railway network serves only a small portion of the country. The country is 923,770km, with a railway network of 3,505km colonial narrow gauge and 669km modern standard gauge. Egypt, not that much larger than...