Buzzing transformation in trade finance transactions via blockchain tech - A glimpse on how wave’s assistance extemporize Barclays banking

Dec 19, 2016 07:46 am UTC| Digital Currency Insights & Views Commentary

Lets spool back just a few years ago, the term bitcoin was the catchphrase in thefintech universe. But for now, blockchainhas been eye catchy. Barclays is at the forefront of developing uses for the new technology,...

What are the facts on jobs and growth in Australia?

Dec 19, 2016 05:46 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

There have been a lot of jobs created this year. The economy is actually not going too badly in comparison particularly to other OECD countries, we have the highest growth rate in the G7 so we are getting some things right...

Australia's AAA rating saved despite bigger deficits in budget update

Dec 19, 2016 05:45 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

The government has been successful with its concerted bid to reinforce Australias AAA credit credentials by ensuring the budget is still projected to return to surplus in 2020-21 in Mondays mid-year budget update. All...

Seven reasons we play lotto – even though we know we probably won't win the jackpot

Dec 19, 2016 00:24 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

Most people who play lotto have at least some kind of intuitive understanding they are probably not going to hit the jackpot. The cost to play Oz Lotto in Australia is a little over A$1. The odds of winning first...

What is rumbling Australia's economy ahead of MYEFO

Dec 19, 2016 00:08 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

The Turnbull governments Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) takes place in a dramatically different environment from 2015-16. The dual shocks of Brexit, and the promulgation of a protectionist Trump...

How the traditional red telephone box is going 21st century

Dec 17, 2016 16:00 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life

Oh, the red telephone box. Along with black cabs and fish and chips, it is still considered by many to be a quintessential part of British life even though the days of shiny red phone boxes on the streets of the UK are...

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US election final results: how Trump won

Dec 17, 2016 15:00 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

At the US election held on 8 November, Donald Trump won the Electoral College by 306 Electoral Votes (EVs), to 232 EVs for Hillary Clinton. While this seems a convincing victory, Trump won four states by 1.2% or less:...