Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - October, 2021
Energy Minister Angus Taylor has refused to detail the cost to taxpayers of the government’s 2050 climate plan.
CSIRO supports bank resilience
CSIRO and Commonwealth Bank have launched a joint project to protect the finance sector against climate change.
IDs aimed at phoenix firms
Australian company directors have been ordered to create digital IDs to help tackle illegal phoenix activity.
Call for MRFF openness
Experts say the $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) needs more scrutiny.
Crown settles arrest action
Casino operator Crown has settled a class action lawsuit brought by thousands of shareholders.
Treasury reveals green role
The federal Treasury says it had very little to do with the economic modelling behind Australia’s net zero by 2050 plan.
Sub decisions quizzed
Questions have been asked about American shipbuilding executives on an official government advisory panel.
Coalition limps to zero plan
The Coalition is doing its homework on the bus to school - slapping together an emissions pledge days before COP26.
Feds back Telstra deal
The Federal Government is assisting Telstra's acquisition of Digicel Pacific.
Pfizer profits probed
A consumer rights group has warned that pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has the power to “silence” governments.
Billions issued in closed grants
A review has found $25 billion in Coalition grants have been made through closed processes with no competitors.
Report calls for crypto regime
A senate inquiry says reforms should be made to encourage digital and crypto-asset businesses in Australia.
Sims outlines merger issues
The head of the ACCC says competition in Australia faces big challenges.
Study backs flexible shift
A new study suggests flexible workers feel better rested, more engaged, and have a higher sense of wellbeing...
Algorithm aimed at money cheats
A Queensland researcher has come up with an algorithm to hunt down money launderers.
Energy spending forecast
US and Chinese researchers say climate change may lead to a reduction in how much the world spends on energy.
Global gas woes could hit Australia
Experts say international gas price rises will be felt in Australia.
LNP circling green position
The Federal Government continues wafting in the vague direction of an emissions pledge.