Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals
Feds want less disclosure
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg wants to reduce the disclosure obligations of ASX-listed companies.
ILGA chair slams Crown response
The head of the NSW gambling watchdog says more Crown directors should resign.
Robo-advice could fill trust gap
A new study looks at whether people would want to take financial advice from AI.
Joyce wants clean funds for coal
Barnaby Joyce wants the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to invest in coal power.
Stocks knocked by activist deaths
New research suggests the stock market is helping hold mining companies to account for human rights violations.
ACCC watching software deal
Regulators have some concerns about a proposed purchase by finance software giant MYOB.
ATO not watching wage payouts
The ATO has not been investigating companies that use JobKeeper money to pay executive bonuses.
Climate science risks misinterpretation
Experts say climate research is at risk of being misrepresented in business and financial markets.
Big IR bill brings little good
Experts say there are only a few good parts in the Federal Government’s new IR bill.
Crown slammed in ILGA review
Crown Resorts may not open its new Sydney casino, after an inquiry uncovered extensive greasy behaviour.
Dutton steers crime funds
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has pushed grant funding to projects he personally chose, against the advice of his department.
QLD calls for insurance fund
Queensland councils want the Commonwealth to set up a national reinsurance pool.
Bank climate probe looms
The Federal Government may reboot an inquiry into the climate policies of Australian banks.
Ex-GM faces gold theft allegations
A former general manager of a gold mill is facing serious charges over an alleged million-dollar theft in WA.
Genetic insurance rules reviewed
A moratorium on the use of genetic test results in life insurance underwriting is coming up for review.
ACCC crushing ship cartel
A Norwegian shipping company has been convicted of criminal cartel conduct by the Federal Court.
Big delay for banking changes
Two years on from the final report of the banking royal commission, there is concern that reforms have stalled.