Why a measured transition to electric vehicles would benefit the US

Nov 27, 2019 12:37 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business

Climate plans are the order of the day in the presidential primary campaign because carbon pollution is a global threat of unique proportions. But its worth asking whether candidates plans are based in the reality of the...

Uber's troubles in London are nothing compared to the bigger picture

Nov 27, 2019 12:35 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business

The taxi app giant Uber has again lost its licence in London, if only temporarily. Uber has 21 days to appeal after Transport for London (TfL) ended a probationary extension it granted to the company in September, citing a...

A theory of a tax revolt: Is South Africa on the brink?

Nov 27, 2019 12:34 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Tax revolts date back to biblical times. Throughout the ages they have exhibited similar symptoms of a decline in taxpayer morale and confidence in a governments ability to manage public finances for the greater good of...

What the US defence industry can tell us about how to fight climate change

Nov 27, 2019 12:32 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science

Achieving the large-scale cuts in greenhouse gas emissions that will be needed will require the development and adoption of new technologies at a rate not seen since the information technology revolution. Which presents...

Now we know. The Reserve Bank has spelled out what it will do when rates approach zero

Nov 27, 2019 12:30 pm UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks

Last night, in a much anticipated speech broadcast live on the Reserve Banks website, Governor Phil Lowe laid out in very clear terms the circumstances in which the bank would resort to quantitative easing and the way in...

Why it seems like your friends have more to be thankful for

Nov 27, 2019 12:28 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life

Have you ever felt like everyone else has so much more to be thankful for? Check your Facebook or Instagram feed: Your friends seem to dine at finer restaurants, take more exotic vacations and have more accomplished...

US CFTC Highlights More Commodities Frauds, Manipulative Conduct and Aggressive Prosecution on Digital Assets In Its Annual Report

Nov 26, 2019 12:30 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Commentary

The Division of Enforcement (DOE) of the US Commodities Futures Trading Commission, tasked with enforcing rules governing commodities markets in the US, hasreleasedits annual report today issued its Fiscal Year (FY) 2019...