Wake Me Up When September Ends
Sam Triantafillopoulos outlines Evergrande’s deteriorating situation and the likely consequences of a shift in Chinese lending policy in the real estate sector.
Explaining the National Energy Market
Campbell Rickard discusses the intricacies of domestic energy market, and examines the challenges it faces amid the switch to renewables.
Boom and Bust: The Soaring Used Car Market
The effects of covid-19 on the automotive market have rendered many Australians frustrated by protracted wait times on new orders, but the implications do not end there. In addition to an aversion for public transport and inflated household savings, shortages for new cars have framed the perfect storm for an unprecedented boom in the used car market.
An Update on SPACs
Charlie revisits the most exciting new asset class of the last year.
Involution, Competition, and a Good Life
Xunliang explores the implications of a tight labour market amid a burgeoning labour force with growing skills.
Navigating Uncharted Waters
The written piece of Liam Pattison, who won the Overall Winner Prize for the UNIT Writing Competition held in the second-half of 2021.
Blockchain, and what it means for the future of finance
The written piece of Thomas Langdon, who won the Runner Up Prize for the UNIT Writing Competition held in the second-half of 2021.
Blockchain and Decentralised Finance in the Automotive Industry
The written piece of Matthew Cho, who won the First-Year Prize for the UNIT Writing Competition held in the second-half of 2021.
The Rise and Resurgence of Shareholder Activism
Over the past few decades, shareholder activism has become entrenched in the US and Europe and is fast growing globally. In this article, Alyssa Ng explores the rise of shareholder activism and the recent surge in ESG-related campaigns, as illustrated by the recent campaign launched against ExxonMobil by Engine No.1.
Which One’s Pink? The Business of Music
We are all attracted to the expansiveness of music, whether in its genre, history or personalities.
While enjoyable to listen to, these artists also provide compelling case studies on business strategy and industry dynamics.
In this interest piece, Victor Yan explores how creativity in music can extend beyond the groovy vibes.
The Need to Know on Superannuation
Although not for accessible for many years, superannuation will form the basis of your retirement savings.
In this article, UNIT Research Analysts Tyron Hay and Karl Hemmings explore the various ways to maximise your superannuation balance to ensure you do not leave money on the table.
A Brief History and Prospects of the Sneaker Market
Shoe flipping shocks the economy as Gen Z make their debut as the new generation investors by trading sneakers. Whilst some make their fortune stocking and reselling shoes, it begs the question whether this investment strategy is sustainable in the long term. In this article, Xunliang and Anton explores the history and future prospects of Sneaker Market.