Daily economic round-upBY PETER BELL | MONDAY, 25 SEP 2006 11:32AMThe skills crisis continues to occupy the discussions of business and community leaders with the head of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Peter Hendy, commenting that the $1 billion called for by Australian Industry Group counterpart, Heather Ridout, was too simplistic and that industrial relations reform and educational fee reform are higher priorities. |
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As the new chief executive of Platypus Asset Management, Jelena Stevanovic hopes to continue the fund manager's long tradition of outperformance with patience and by fostering meaningful relationships with clients and staff. Karren Vergara writes.
