Cryptocurrency special report series

Cryptocurrencies have generated considerable controversy since Bitcoin’s creation in 2009.
They’re in the limelight again as prices crash and large players fall into bankruptcy or face other challenges. Want to know more about this space? Our special report series digs into some of the details.

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Reflections on what we have learnt – making BT Panorama better

As chief information officer an unplanned technology outage is what keeps you awake at night. In August 2021, while customer data and the back end of the platform were never compromised, BT Panorama’s adviser and customer online systems experienced an outage, preventing digital access.

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Inflation fire burning strongly, how will RBA respond?

The inflation fire continues to burn strongly across Australia as cost-of-living pressures accelerate. Headline inflation surged to a more than 32 year high of 7.3% in the September quarter. Underlying inflation also sizzled.

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Is the equities trough behind us?

A bear market is typically defined as a price fall of 20% or more from a recent peak. The US share market, as proxied by the S&P 500 index, entered a bear market at the start of June.

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