Dispatches: small fall in finance sector jobs as election looms

Advertised financial services jobs dropped 1.5 per cent in July, according to the Advantage Job Index. The latest Advantage Job Index Australian Market Report noted that the job market historically faltered during elections, but nonetheless financial services job advertisements were up 36.6 per cent since July last year. (Money Management)

A survey has found that two-thirds of women preferred a male boss because they were perceived as more straight-talking. Male managers were also perceived as much less likely to have a hidden agenda or get involved in office politics. (News.com.au)

BlackRock has hired three senior executives in Australia, including former AMP Capital Investors chief financial officer (CFO) Henry Capra as the firm's chief operating officer (COO). (Investor Daily)

The Commonwealth Bank could become the first bank to implement an interest rate rise independent of the Reserve Bank. (The Australian)