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How will changes to funding models impact the aged care industry?

As Australia's ageing population grows, so does the spotlight on our aged care industry. Reforms to the way aged care is funded proposed to the Government by the Productivity Commission could mean a shake-up of the industry; making the market more competitive and giving older Australians greater freedom of choice from an improved selection of providers.

In our webcast, PwC Partners Matthew Wilde and John Cannings talk about what these funding changes mean for providers and the banks who lend to them.

Our white paper below summarises key webcast discussion points in printable form.

View video The carbon clock is ticking.
How can lenders open the window of opportunity today?
While some of the specifics around the carbon pricing mechanism have been finalised, what's certain is the 11 month window of opportunity for lenders wanting to support and help maximise the options for business clients.
View video How can our wine sector grow through becoming less fruitful?
An oversupply of grapes domestically, the strength of the Australian dollar, competition from new world low-cost wine producers, retail consolidation and unsustainable bulk wine selling prices is proving a tough challenge for Australian grape growers and wine producers.
View video The retail sector is evolving. How can lenders support clients while managing risk?
Economic conditions locally and globally, declining sales, the rise of on-line and increasing financial pressure is reshaping retailers attitudes about how they do business if they want to remain competitive and keep the doors open.

View video How is the growing level of ATO debt impacting lenders?
As the tax debt of small to medium sized enterprise continues to grow and becomes an increasingly hot political issue, the ATO are working to reduce tax arrears and there are implications both for bankers and for those companies who are struggling to pay.