Weak year ahead for the banks
CBA has capped off a subdued bank profit reporting season. All the signs point to a soft 12 months ahead.
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BCG, Bain, McKinsey's women problem
The major consulting firms want to boost women in management, but just one in four is the best that BCG can do. The others are worse.
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News Corp flags cost and job cuts
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CBA books 'solid' $2.4b profit
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