Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals
A former AMP contractor has pleaded guilty to illegally access of personal details of customers.
Bank report leaks alleged
Federal Labor wants an inquiry into potential leaks of the banking royal commission report.
CSIRO questions carbon stats
CSIRO has raised concerns that Australia is overstating its emissions reductions.
Liberal link in tax attacks
There are calls for Liberal MP Tim Wilson to be sacked following alleged conflicts of interest over an inquiry into a Labor policy.
'Fame tax' faces hurdles
The Federal Government is looking to tax celebrities, sportspeople and entrepreneurs on money earned through their “fame or image”, but could face some challenges.
MDBA slammed
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority acted unlawfully, committed gross maladministration and ignored climate change ...
Bank report makes big calls
The final report from the banking royal commission spells out overhauls and court action for the local finance sector.
Energy underwriting plans proceed
The Federal Government says it received a strong response to the "registration of interest" phase of new power plans.
Huawei issues assurance in WA
The WA Government has demanded assurances from embattled tech firm Huawei that it can deliver on a $200 million project.
Labor promises NBN improvements
The ALP may write down the value of the NBN to make access more affordable.
RMS IT deal goes to India
An Indian firm has been awarded a controversial NSW Government IT outsourcing deal.
AEC reveals donor list
The AEC has released a list of political donors and amounts for the 2017-18 period.
Big bank review released
The report from the banking royal commission has been handed to the Federal Government.
Childcare keeps rising
Government data shows childcare fee increases continue to outpace the cost of living.
ASX200 close to gender goal
Corporate Australia is just short of its 30 per cent target for women on ASX200 boards.
Federal ad spend tops $200m
The Federal Government has spent over $200 million on advertising since the beginning of last year.
BHP handed big tax bill
Mining giant BHP Billiton has been left with an $82 million tax bill after a battle with the ATO.
Open banking settings questioned
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) has slammed proposed privacy and security settings for banking reforms.
BHP counts derailment costs
BHP says having to remotely derail a train led to a $US600 million drop in iron ore production.
UN issues mine warning
The UN says the Carmichael coal mine should not go ahead with traditional owners’ consent.