Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - July, 2024
ANZ is in discussions with the Australian government to address the sustainability of its operations in the region.
Contract openness called
The federal Senate has passed a motion requiring detailed disclosures of major contracts.
Microsoft bails on AI spot
Microsoft has relinquished its board observer seat at OpenAI following antitrust scrutiny.
Robodebt inaction questioned
In the year since the Royal Commission's report on the Robodebt, no public servants have been investigated for breaches of the Australian Public Service (APS) Code of Conduct.
Scrapped card users surveyed
Two years after the Labor government ended the cashless debit card program, a review has found both positive and negative outcomes.
Top secret cloud coming
The Australian Government says a new partnership with Amazon Web Services will enhance national security.
Armaguard deal allowed
The ACCC has signed off on a plan for banks to financially prop up Armaguard.
Crypto crowd probed
Cryptocurrency investors are more likely to hold non-mainstream political views and exhibit certain psychological traits ...
AI job boost predicted
Artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to create up to 200,000 AI-related jobs in Australia by 2030, new findings suggest.
Gift issues uncovered
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has been found to have significant issues with managing ...
Telcos agree to Google deal
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has accepted undertakings from Telstra and Optus amid its ongoing investigation into Google's search services.
Ancient office work hurt
Ancient Egyptian scribes faced occupational hazards similar to modern office workers, research shows.