This paper canvases the role of the G20 in strengthening financial regulation. Key findings: Financial regulation has been central to the G20 since the first leaders’ summit in 2008. Leaders wanted to ensure that another devastating financial crisis would not happen again. The financial reform agenda has grown substantially in complexity, particularly in terms of...

Auckland is New Zealand’s dominant economic centre, leading national population and productivity growth. However, there is little detailed analysis into the nature of the sub-regional economic roles and connections within the Auckland regional economy. This research examines the main economic linkages (labour market, transport and firms linkages) within the Auckland city-system and identifies the different...

This report surveyed the state of international banking. Overview Since 2007, actions by central banks have prevented financial collapse. Further accommodation is borrowing time for others to act. But the time must be used wisely. The focus of action must be on balance sheet repair, fiscal sustainability and, most of all, the economic and financial...

This release presents key indicators on the incidence of use of information technology and innovation in Australian business, as collected by the 2011-12 Business Characteristics Survey (BCS). Data quality An important aim of the BCS is to release estimates for key indicators within 12 months of the reference date. While every effort has been made...

The multilateral trading system, an important contributor to global peace and prosperity, is in trouble. This paper argues that its time for G20 Leaders to work harder to save it. Key findings: Since the second half of the twentieth century, the multilateral trading system has facilitated the growth of world trade and hence global prosperity...