Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - June, 2016
Microsoft is moving to buy a bigger slice of the business-tech market, with a $35 billion bid to buy LinkedIn.
Mining just past hump in slump
Australia’s slump in new mining investment is only half over, experts say.
Sino Iron responds to 'flop' claims
The head of Citic Pacific Mining claims the company's Sino Iron project in the Pilbara is not a financial disaster.
Software seen as democratic distortion
A former Liberal MP has slammed the party’s use of voter-tracking software.
AFA backs insurance assistance
New research suggests insurance claimants should be assisted by a financial adviser when dealing with life insurance companies.
Chevron shifting shows up again
One of Australia’s worst tax avoiders is shuffling around billions to trim its tax bill.
Dodgy trades on an unknown scale
There has been a string of insider trading convictions this year, but many more are being missed.
Tax policy can help human rights
Fair finance advocates have produced new tools to re-balance tax policies and human rights.
ICAC cuts amid broad support
The News South Wales ICAC is cutting staff, while public support for anti-corruption courts grows.
ACCC appraising nbn's pricing
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has backed nbn Co’s revenue controls for 2014-15.
Fossils drop in big green growth
Renewable energy is taking over as stats show green power has grown while fossil fuels tumble.
Shell urges local gas growth
Shell Australia chairman Andrew Smith says burning so much brown coal is absurd.
CBA payback approaching $5 million
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has paid over $4.8 million in compensation from its Open Advice Review Program.
Peabody plagued by money matters
The outlook for Peabody Energy is pretty rough, after it posted a near-$3 billion loss and warned it could be pulled into its US parent’s bankruptcy issues.
Planners failing to reclaim respect
A new survey says confidence in financial planners is down, while trust in the financial services industry overall has improved.
Simple steps for big effect on gender
A public service agency is trying a radical new method to increase its female workforce - asking women what they want.