Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - September, 2021
The European Union has postponed negotiations for a free trade agreement with Australia.
Regulators want green rules
Financial regulators have again warned that Australia risks losing out by not adopting new climate change rules.
Call to split cyber bill
Emergency laws could be rushed through to help businesses fend off major cyber attacks.
Central Coast probe stutters
A public inquiry has begun to probe the New South Wales Central Coast Council and its more than half a billion dollars worth of debt.
SA ICAC stripped of purpose
The SA Parliament has rushed through changes that limit the power of its corruption commission.
China bans crypto trades
China has announced that transactions of crypto-currencies are now illegal...
Power plan hits hurdles
States and territories could cause trouble for the Federal Government’s coal power subsidy plan.
CEO slammed for SW spending
A former WA council CEO has been accused of spending $50,000 of council money on a sex worker.
Robodebt details hidden
The Commonwealth Ombudsman says documents from the creation of the Robodebt scheme need to be kept secret.
Carbon credits dubbed "junk"
A new report raises some serious integrity concerns with Australia’s ‘junk’ carbon credits.
AusNet receives new offer
A Canadian firm has made a $9.6 billion takeover bid for power grid owner AusNet Services.
Sub deal stoush emerging
A diplomatic spat has erupted between Australia and France over a new submarine deal.
UN pushes pledges
UN chief Antonio Guterres says the world is on a “catastrophic pathway” to a hotter future.
Green AI shaking up ASX
A UK-based data analytics firm is using artificial intelligence (AI) to help activist investors maximise profits.
Sims ascends to global body
ACCC Chair Rod Sims has accepted a new role with the International Competition Network.
Unis short on specific risks
Australia’s main university lobby is unsure which countries are a foreign interference risk.
Councils decry developer change
NSW councils are campaigning against a shake-up of developer levies.