Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals
Audit explores RCR collapse
Failed engineering firm RCR Tomlinson has debts of up to $250 million owed to about 4,000 subcontractors and suppliers.
Locals owe big lay-by bill
Australians collectively owe $903 million in lay-by debts amid the rising popularity of Afterpay, Zip Pay and its various competitors.
Unions slam NSW move
Unions say they are being inappropriately blocked from political campaigning in NSW.
$10m for small business security
The Federal Government has put up $10 million for small business cyber security testing.
Bayer cuts after compensation
German pharmaceutical giant Bayer says it will cut 12,000 jobs globally due to issues from its takeover of Monsanto.
Business issues 'big stick' warning
The business sector wants the Federal Government to abandon its “big stick” approach to energy legislation.
CBA reveals data flaw
Commonwealth Bank has responded to a data breach that may have given staff access to customers' sensitive medical information.
German raids over Panama analysis
Prosecutors have raided Deutsche Bank’s headquarters over alleged complicity in the creation of offshore companies in tax havens.
Royal Commission exposes more failings
The big four banks and AMP have been grilled in the closing stages of the banking royal commission.
New way to pay for Sydney trains
Sydney residents can now pay for their train rides by tapping on with a credit or debit card.
Banking bribes brought to light
Two Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) subsidiaries have been fined over $21 million for offering bribes to foreign officials.
Corruption dubbed "fringe issue"
The Federal Government says it is working on its own anti-corruption watchdog.
'Big stick' to be tabled
The Morrison government is set to introduce its ‘big stick’ for energy companies within this fortnight.
Big gas deal denied
The Federal Government has blocked a $13 billion bid for the bulk of Australia's gas networks.
Labor picks up dumped NEG
The Prime Minister appears to have dashed the hopes of Australian businesses calling for bipartisan support on energy policy.
ASIC calls for more resources
ASIC has denied being too friendly with big banks and financial institutions ...
Gaps grow despite push for equity
Australia’s decade-long ‘education revolution’ appears to have disadvantaged many public schools.
Unions consider casual case
Industrial Relations Minister Kelly O'Dwyer has called on the Federal Court to wrap up an important casual worker test case.