The world's current patterns of consumption are globally acknowledged to be unsustainable, leading to calls for this linear economic model to be replaced with a 'circular' economy. 

After a damning report from the Royal Commission, Australian banks must overhaul how they operate or face losing share to challenger banks and Asian rivals. 

Developed markets have been quick to embrace contactless payment, while China's favourite method – via QR code – is fast spreading abroad. So is this the death knell for cash? 

With the sky no longer the limit for Middle Eastern oil prices, Gulf Co-operation Council states must adapt and find new markets, or face the consequences.