Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - August, 2017
The Senate has voted to support an inquiry into federal IT failures...
Review reveals Vic power gouge
Victorians pay an average of 21 per cent more than the cheapest price on offer for electricity and gas...
ACCC has issues with after-school merge
The ACCC has some concerns about a proposed merger between ...
AGL and Origin head opposite ways
Reporting season has revealed the mixed fortunes of two of Australia’s biggest energy companies.
ASIC enters CBA scandal
ASIC is investigating CBA’s alleged breaches of money laundering and terrorism financing laws.
Ill-fated bank tax moves forward
A controversial bank tax proposal has passed South Australian Parliament's Lower House.
SA makes $1.6b Land Title deal
The South Australian Government is moving ahead on a $1.6 billion deal to privatise its Lands Titles Office.
Study plots hierarchy and sexism
A new study looks at why some women support sexist social systems that actually disadvantage them.
Light effect on money choices
A new study suggests financial decisions are significantly influenced by lighting.
CBA blames coding
The Commonwealth Bank has blamed coding errors for its alleged 53,700 breaches of money laundering and terrorism financing laws.
NBN speed woes pinned to low CVC
Telcos only have to pay a few dollars more to eradicate their NBN speed woes, reports claim.
CPA facing harsh questions
The remaining members of CPA Australia’s executive board are being put through the ringer.
Equality claims denied
The Federal Government is being slammed again over claims inequality is improving.
Fee change could sink CDU
Charles Darwin University says it will be “almost impossible” to survive under proposed funding changes.
RBA expects less for now
The Reserve Bank has downgraded its growth forecasts for the Australian economy, but still predicts a bounce back over the next few years.
CBA faces serious laundering charge
CommBank is facing charges for 53,700 contraventions of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act.
HILDA shows heavy cost of a flutter
The latest report on a long-term study of 17,000 Australians has been released.