Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals
A Senate inquiry has found that Australia's foreign investment rules “make a mockery” of important processes.
Coal price hits new peak
Coal prices have hit a record high despite efforts to de-carbonise the global economy.
Greens push 'tycoon tax'
The Greens have proposed a new “tycoon tax” modelled on a former Labor policy.
UN pushes emissions pledge
A senior UN official says the climate crisis will “wreak havoc” on Australia’s economy if coal is not phased out.
Lobby pushes Indian links
Business leaders say there should be strong technological ties between Australia and India.
Stats show JobKeeper profits
Thousands of companies that received JobKeeper payments tripled their turnover while doing so.
PC deems water list adequate
The Productivity Commission says reporting of foreign ownership of Australian water is sufficient.
ATO details remote rort
The ATO has provided new details on an outback tax scam that cost it millions.
BHP slashes Hunter value
BHP has slashed millions from the value of its NSW Hunter Valley thermal coal mine.
Pay gaps show sabotage
New research suggests large gender pay gaps are directly associated with lower performance by big companies.
Total donations rise
The latest generosity data shows total donations are up, but people are giving proportionately less.
Young people out-earning parents
New stats show over two thirds of millennials earn more than their parents did at the same age.
Rail hub "honeypot" revealed
The NSW Government has paid external consultants over $2 million for rail strategies in the last few years.
NAB consumer deal questioned
Regulators want more info on NAB’s acquisition of Citi’s consumer business for $1.2 billion.
ACCC aims at app duopoly
The ACCC says it may have to regulate to reduce the dominance of Apple and Google in app marketplaces.