business leaders key to responsible AI
As we stand on the cusp of an AI revolution, the importance of implementing Responsible AI (RAI) practices has never been more critical. Our latest research, the Australian Responsible AI…
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july 2024 VFACTS: toyota rolls on
July 2024 marked another pivotal month for the Australian automotive industry, with the latest VFACTS sales data revealing significant shifts in consumer preferences and market dynamics. The market again cracked…
Continue readingSME growth aspirations on hold as revenues slide
Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave The latest edition of Fifth Quadrant’s SME Sentiment Tracker shows ongoing downward pressure on revenues, with 40% of businesses reporting lower…
Continue readingthe financial struggles of Australians
Recent data from the Fifth Quadrant Consumer Omnibus highlights the significant financial hardships faced by Australians, with 37% struggling to meet household expenses and 10% unable to pay all their…
Continue readingjune 2024 VFACTS: the beginning of the end?
Australia has reached the midpoint of the year, and has recorded another strong sales figure, with 119,659 new vehicles delivered in June. We are however seeing conflicting trends across the…
Continue readingunderstanding financial hardship in 2024: insights from the ABA banking conference
I had the privilege of participating in a panel discussion on financial hardship at the recent Australian Banking Association conference in Melbourne. It was a great panel of experts that…
Continue readingSME employment data continues to nosedive
Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave The latest edition of Fifth Quadrant’s SME Sentiment Tracker shows that the current economic climate for SMEs remains challenging, with 38%…
Continue readingsneak preview: 2024 corporate fleet insights report
As we prepare to release the 2024 edition of our Corporate Fleet Insights Report, we are excited to share a sneak preview of the high-level themes that are shaping the…
Continue readingMay 2024 VFACTS: spotlight on Hybrids
Australia’s automotive industry has continued its record-breaking new vehicle sales streak, reaching an all-time record high for the month of May. Despite April dipping back below 100,000 sales (97,202), May…
Continue readingSME sentiment points to rise in unemployment
Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave The latest Fifth Quadrant SME Sentiment Tracker continues to report soft revenues in line with weak economic conditions. 33% report lower…
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