Job postings for cryptocurrency, blockchain and NFT grew 804% between April 2020 and April 2022, according to a report. The report from the global job portal Indeed also revealed an acceleration in market demand. In 2022, the increase was 315%. Job vacancies in April 2022 were 15 times higher than in … Read more
New Zealand SMEs may not be adequately insured, as most of those who have made changes to their business due to covid have not spoken to their broker, according to an annual survey of the Vero SME Insurance Index. Preliminary survey results released today show 79% made business changes and 10% changed their insurance policy, … Read more
Between late April and early May, Netflix Is A Joke Fest took Los Angeles by storm with stand-up comedy shows. A collection of established comics hosted their showcases during Netflix’s first comedy festival, including recent ones SNL-alum Pete Davidson, whose window bore the salutary title Best friends. Before the special really starts, we’re offered a … Read more
Liabilities for the icare workers’ compensation scheme in NSW increased in the second half of last calendar year from six months earlier as the insurer continues to work on a performance improvement program amid headwinds. Nominal liabilities of the insurer increased to an estimated $ 22.2 billion as of December 31, from $ 20.1 billion … Read more
Consumer advocacy group Choice wants to ban all remaining conflicting remuneration in the consulting industry, including general insurance, consumer credit insurance, and life insurance fees. The group says that “conflicts” arising from existing commissions lead consultants to recommend products that are of little value or even harmful to their clients. “Choice recommends removing the exemption … Read more
The Shawn Carter Foundation is one of the financiers of the Bitcoin Academy.Photo: Sthanlee B. Mirador (AP) Rapper and entrepreneur Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z, is leading Bitcoin in the place where he grew up. On Thursday, Jay-Z and former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced the launch of Bitcoin Academywhich will offer free cryptocurrency … Read more