APRA's dubious new role in bank management
Canberra's plans to endow APRA with what some see as draconian new powers, could hit the banks' ability to attract top executive talent.
Karen Maley, Columnist
Karen Maley writes on banking and finance, specialising in financial services, private equity and investment banking. Karen is based in Sydney.
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