Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals
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.
Boyle case proceeds
Whistleblower Richard Boyle's appeal has been dismissed, meaning he will face trial for exposing misconduct within the ATO.
Banking code updated
ASIC has approved a new Australian Banking Code of Practice, designed to strengthen consumer protections.
Defence refers Thales deal
Defence has referred a $1.2 Billion Thales contract to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
First Bitcoin ETF listed
The ASX has listed its first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the VanEck Bitcoin ETF (VBTC).
RBA calls for calm
The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) deputy governor, Andrew Hauser, has minimised concerns over a recent inflation spike.
Treasury secretary reflects on reality
Dr Steven Kennedy, Secretary to the Treasury, recently addressed the United States Studies Centre with a powerful message: the lines between economic policy and national security are now more blurred than ever.
Service savaged in law review
An official report says the public sector frequently fails to comply with legal and regulatory frameworks.
Banks predicts builder stability
Commonwealth Bank predicts a stabilisation in the rate of construction industry insolvencies, following a significant rise of over one-third last year.
ATO case appeal fails
ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle has lost his appeal to halt his criminal prosecution.
Kirkland speaks on ASIC aims
ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland has outlined the regulator’s current priorities.
Tax stats show rich reduction
New stats show 102 Australians with incomes exceeding $1 million each paid no tax, according to data from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
WGEA shows PS gap
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency has released new analysis of gender equality in the federal public sector.
Adobe sued over subscriptions
The US government has filed a lawsuit against Adobe, accusing the software giant of deceptive practices ...