It’s the culture: why financial controls may not always be key Just about every book on starting a company tells you to set up a budget and keep a close watch on the finances. But surprising research suggests establishing the right culture may be better for fostering growth. Ralph Kober Department of Accounting Five ways to stop banks behaving badly Given the laundry list of grievances and the intensity of the scrutiny facing Australian banks, one might expect a turnaround in culture and governance within the Big Four – but are they capable of change? John Vaz Department of Banking and Finance Chasing prosperity – Doing business in China Australian businesses looking to crack the lucrative Chinese market will benefit from understanding cultural differences and knowing what Chinese consumers love. Hean Tat Keh Eugene Chan Brigette McGuire Department of Marketing
