HIH inquiry too big for one commissioner

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the establishment of a royal commission to investigate the collapse of the insurance company HIH Insurance with debts of around 4-billion Australian dollars. The possible members of the commission are discussed.

Finance, Insurance industry, Investigations, Business failures, HIH Insurance Ltd.

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New brokers for old: traditional notions about stockbroking have been swept aside, and the industry must change or perish

Article Abstract:

Significant changes are taking place in the Australian stockbroking sector. Share ownership is rising, but there is extensive uncertainty among brokers.

Management, Stockbrokers

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Bills, bills, bills! Sites line up to take care of a tedious chore: Individuals and businesses are being offered an increasing number of options to have bills paid online and automatically

Article Abstract:

The popularity of online bill payment is discussed.

Usage, Online services, Internet services

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