16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Griffith welcomes CBA staff – First to embark on financial micro-credentials
Five hundred Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) employees are the first to embark on a Griffith University upskilling program, helping the banking industry to detect and disrupt organised crime. Griffith’s micro-credentials program sets a new national standard in the training of Australian financial crime specialists and will be delivered to five cohorts over three years with […]
Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics
Griffith Tax Clinic celebrates three years of helping the community
The Griffith Tax Clinic has celebrated three years of providing free assistance to the community. The clinic allows Griffith University students under supervision to provide much-needed assistance to locals in helping them complete their tax returns, as well as negotiate with the Tax Office on their behalf. In its first three years of operation, the […]
Business and government
Griffith University and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia partner to combat financial crime
A new academy focused on tackling financial crime will be formed under a partnership agreement between Griffith University and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA). Building on CBA’s existing capability to combat financial crime and Griffith University’s considerable expertise in business and accounting structures, criminology and cyber security technologies, the Academy will offer financial crime […]
Business and government
Inclusive Growth Hub targets inequality in the Asia Pacific
The Asia-Pacific region is often characterised by high levels of inequality with large disparities commonly found across multiple indicators such as income, gender, health care, or education. These gaps represent significant economic, social, and political challenges and are a major concern for governments across the region. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequalities in the region, […]
Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics
Eureka! Prize nominations for Griffith academics
Two finalists from Griffith University have been announced as nominees in the prestigious 2022 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics
Tax tweaks needed to fast-charge EV take-up
74 per cent of Norway’s new cars are electric. Australia? Just 0.7 percent.
Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics
Griffith Asia Institute supports APEC policy dialogue on the role of central bank digital currencies in financial Inclusion
The term ‘central bank digital currency’ or CBDC is an over-arching phrase currently used to describe a wide variety of potential future digital currencies. A unifying definition of a CBDC is not straightforward because it can be designed to deliver multiple functions and purposes. The potential implementation of a CBDC is currently being explored, to […]
Business and government
Budget 2022-23: Griffith experts available to comment
Griffith University experts can offer insight and analysis on all aspects of the 2022-23 federal budget.
Arts Education Law
Student mobility rebounds with New Colombo funding
Griffith students will finally return to the Indo-Pacific after COVID-19 forced New Colombo Plan Mobility Program internships and exchanges online for two years.
Architecture, construction and planning
2021 Vice Chancellor’s Gala Award winners celebrated
Griffith has recognised its best and brightest researchers, professional and support staff plus teaching excellence at a gala event in Brisbane.
Business and government
University Challenge winner planning to help people
A Griffith student making a mid-life career change to study financial planning has been named the joint winner of the 2021 AMP University Challenge.
Business and government
Researchers investigate sustainable and social economic development in Bangladesh
Two books have been launched at Griffith University, Australia on 14 October 2021. Editors of the volumes include: Dr Moazzem Hossain, former Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (SMR) Professorial Fellow of the University of Hull, UK and an Adjunct AP of Griffith University, Australia; Dr QK Ahmad, Chairman, Dhaka School of Economics, Dhaka University, Bangladesh; and Dr […]
Business and government
Women in Finance and Economics Scholarships awarded
Financial planning students have been awarded $85,000 in tuition fee scholarships for women entering, re-entering and pursuing leadership roles across financial services.
COVID-19
Financial advisers: the hidden frontline in a crisis
Frontline support is one of the unacknowledged roles that financial planners play.
Architecture, construction and planning
Experts say everyone needed to battle climate change
From baristas to barristers, Griffith University experts insist it will require the efforts of people from all walks of life to fight climate change.
Business and government
Grant ensures free Griffith Tax Clinic continues
Griffith University has been awarded $100,000 to continue a popular free community tax service in time for the end of the 2020-21 Financial Year.
Business and government
Business School Award Winners Rise Above 2020 Challenges
Griffith Business School awards their 2020 Co-Curricular Awards to students who went above and beyond in a tough year.
Alumni
Afterpay acquires Griffith graduate’s burgeoning business
Australian financial tech behemoth Afterpay has marked its expansion into Asia with the acquisition of a company founded by Griffith graduate Jamie Camidge.