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Four ways to protect yourself against financial fraud

27 Apr 2022

Establishing a long-term relationship with a financial planner can help to reduce fraud within the community, finds a UNSW Business School study.

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The fight for sustainable renewables

26 Apr 2022

Our race for renewables has a dark side, with some of the most important clean energy technologies, such as lithium-ion batteries, bringing unexpected and damaging consequences for human rights and the environment. Although the goals are different, mining for ingredients of lithium-ion batteries

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Why companies need to be authentic about brand activism

22 Apr 2022

Companies looking to engage in brand activism need to be authentic in their campaign otherwise they run the risk of consumer backlash.

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'History is calling': The stars are aligning for the Uluru Statement

13 Apr 2022

Aboriginal Land Councils and First Nations community representatives from across Australia are urging for a referendum in the first term of the new parliament.

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Is a new breed of CEO required to lead in a post-COVID world?

07 Apr 2022

Future CEOs will require extra skills to successfully manage themselves and their organisations, says UNSW Business School’s Frederik Anseel.

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'Hey good looking!' Feeling attractive can change the way you shop

01 Apr 2022

Boosting customers’ self-perceived physical attractiveness has a marked impact on their purchasing behaviours, according to research from UNSW Business School.

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin leave a devastating environmental footprint

Can cryptos like Bitcoin ever be sustainable?

31 Mar 2022

The use of cryptos like Bitcoin has a significant environmental impact, and sustainability needs to be a pressing concern alongside the economic benefits they generate, says a UNSW Business School expert.

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Budget expands deposit scheme for first home buyers: a second-best option, with risks down the road

30 Mar 2022

The federal government’s expanded first home loan deposit scheme will help those who qualify, at the expense of those who don’t.

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Is the Public Trustee system breaching its clients' human rights?

30 Mar 2022

Criticisms of the Public Trustee in Queensland deserve investigation but there are broader issues to consider, says a UNSW expert in succession law.

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The growing data privacy debate: is AI being used to undermine your privacy?

24 Mar 2022

Businesses must develop ethical, socially responsible, trustworthy, and sustainable data business models to protect consumers' privacy in an increasingly AI-driven world, say UNSW Business School experts.

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