Macquarie Business School
Using PayID service may increase identity theft risk
Opinion: PayID, a popular transaction service offered by financial institutions, could potentially increase the risk of identity theft and scams for users, writes Stefan Trueck, Professor of Business Analytics at the Macquarie Business School.
Australia progressing on energy transformation but more action needed: new report
Substantial changes to Australia’s electricity generation have set the country on a firmer path to reducing carbon dioxide emissions, according to a new report published today in the Medical Journal of Australia.
Good eggs: 2024 Chocolate Scorecard unwraps responsible producers
Shoppers on the hunt for eggs this Easter can choose to spend their chocolate budget with companies who have plans in place to pay farmers a living wage and eliminate child labour, says Macquarie Business School Professor John Dumay.
Women who mean business
Students who have their sights set on a stellar career in the corporate world are making professional connections with some of Australia's most successful companies thanks to the work of six young members of the Macquarie Business School.
Please explain: What is sustainable finance?
To smooth Australia’s pathway to net zero, the Federal Government recently released its Sustainable Finance Strategy. To what extent is it a force for good? Dr Rohan Best, senior lecturer in finance and economics, explains.
Taylor Swift: A masterclass in marketing
Opinion: Macquarie University marketing expert Dr Abas Mirzaei explores the unstoppable influence of Taylor Swift's personal brand.
Inflation eases, but the RBA still has plenty to ponder
Opinion: Australia’s central bank is poised to meet for the first time in 2024 and will have plenty of challenges to focus on. Professor David Orsmond from the Macquarie Business School explains.
Restructuring lawyer Scott Atkins on the next big thing - space law
Careers in the law don't come much more exciting than the path travelled by Macquarie Alumnus Scott Atkins. As Global Chair of the international firm Norton Rose Fullbright, Scott is a trailblazer of reform at home and in developing countries - now he has his eye on outer space.
Bans, boycotts and vandalism: Do we really want a serve of politics with our groceries?
When companies engage in sociopolitical issues, they run the risk of alienating a segment of their customer base. Woolworths is the latest company to take a stand and has faced considerable backlash. Dr Abas Mirzaei from the Macquarie Business School Department of Marketing examines the motivation behind these decisions.
Report highlights a better way forward for university rankings
A new report has demonstrated the importance of innovative data when it comes to analysing and ranking our universities.
What will the new jobs be in the AI world of work?
Though the possibilities are infinite when it comes to AI replacing human tasks in the workplace, economist Professor David Orsmond and data scientist Professor Amin Beheshti believe businesses will always need people.
Rising interest rates and the RBA’s inflation problem explained
With persistent high inflation, the Reserve Bank of Australia has little choice but to use the blunt instrument of interest rate rises to control price pressures. Dr Ponomareva from the Macquarie Business School explains.