The Aussie fixing Wall St culture
James Gorman is driving deep cultural change at Morgan Stanley. It started when the Australian slashed bonuses after the GFC telling bankers if they didn't like it, they could leave.
James Gorman is driving deep cultural change at Morgan Stanley. It started when the Australian slashed bonuses after the GFC telling bankers if they didn't like it, they could leave.
After spending six weeks "literally sleeping on the office sofa" at Morgan Stanley's Times Square office, CEO James Gorman vowed never to live through another global financial crisis in his lifetime.
Shareholders need to take responsibility for approving high CEO pay, leading company directors say.
What does being on a board really entail? BOSS was granted a rare look at the diaries of three busy directors' diaries.
A new study has found many female CEOs are given the top job at a time of crisis and when there is little chance of them succeeding.
An ugly strike led BHP to re-engage with its workers in a creative way.
Putting people ahead of outcomes is not only the right right thing to do, it keeps team members engaged and committed to doing their best.
Too few Australian companies value the overseas experience of returning expats, even though their expertise is just what the economy needs.
A blockchain application that tracks diamonds as they are traded across the world has won its creator an Advance Award for technology innovation.
Morgan Stanley's Australian-born chief James Gorman enjoys a vodka martini to unwind – but is it shaken or stirred?
Troy Upfield walked away from a 23-year career with Goldman Sachs and established a family funeral business to provide an alternative to corporate providers.
Carnival Australia executive chairman Ann Sherry and general counsel Lauren Miller enjoy a rare working relationship where seniority is no bar to learning, and asking for help is encouraged.
Singapore Girl might be seen by some as outdated, but the world's favourite air hostie helped catapult her airline back to number one.
BOSS magazine sat down with prominent directors to discuss the key issues facing Australian boards, from executive remuneration to how they improve the quality of decision-making.
For China's wealthy, it's often a case of 'if you've got it, flaunt it'. But where does their wealth come from?
Books like Sheryl Sandberg’s 'Lean In' promise to empower women to take control of their lives. But it is false hope – the power to make meaningful change sits with those at the top.
Full-time or part-time? Online or face to face? How important are international rankings? Our experts offer advice on choosing an MBA course that's a perfect fit.
Confusing contracts can trap the unwary – and they don't always benefit the issuer, either.
Selling a long-term strategy is much more than charts and numbers, it’s all about having a narrative that engages.
Australia should boost the #metoo movement through gender auditing, says the most recent winner of The Australian Financial Review 100 Women of Influence Awards.
The Australian Financial Review is delighted to announce that the Women of Influence awards, which have running since 2012, will be launched on May 30, with the winners revealed at a gala dinner in Sydney on October 17.
He's been a tech colossus for nearly 50 years and won the Sydney to Hobart yacht race along the way, but SAP founder Hasso Plattner says he hasn't finished yet.
As global head of corporate strategy at BlackRock, Geraldine Buckingham is concerned by the prospect that many savers will outlive their savings.
The local face of the #MeToo movement, Tracey Spicer is among 14 True Leaders chosen by an esteemed panel of judges and published in Boss Magazine today.
In future, expect to work in a collaborative workspace at the bottom of your apartment building or board a fast train to your desk no more than 30 minutes away.
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