Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals
The ACCC has reversed its view on a gas reservation policy to control prices.
ASIC to review school banking
ASIC is reviewing school banking, following criticism of Commonwealth Bank's Dollarmites program.
Government enters casual stoush
Unions have slammed the Federal Government's decision to join a casual workers court case.
More drops in job stats
Australia's unemployment rate is down to 5 per cent - its lowest level since April 2012.
NAB boss concedes bad behaviour
Andrew Thorburn has admitted the banking royal commission exposed issues “confronting and upsetting” at the bank.
Nine-Fairfax merge maintained
The merger of Fairfax and Nine appears likely to go ahead, despite a recent share price slump.
Progress on major native title claim
Australia's largest native title settlement has been officially accepted for registration in WA.
MPs seek TPP changes
Crossbenchers are seeking to amend the government's Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement.
PM secures tax change
The Morrison government has succeeded in its plan to accelerate further tax cuts for small and medium businesses.
World Bank ranks human capital
The World Bank Group has unveiled a new system to rank countries based on their human capital success ...
PS minister backs caps and cuts
Mathias Cormann has made his first speech on the public service since the portfolio was added to his finance responsibilities.
WA launches TAB sale
The WA Government has announced plans to sell the state-owned TAB for up to $500 million.
Unions call for pay change
Unions want a dramatic shakeup of the way employees can negotiate pay and conditions.
Inquiry to count mental costs
The Federal Government has commissioned an inquiry into the impact of mental illness on the economy.
MYOB fields takeover bid
Shares in accounting software company MYOB have soared after a takeover bid from New York-based private equity firm KKR.
Choice fund dubbed 'welfare'
An Australian education expert has reflected on the Federal Government’s latest school funding policy.
Expert calls for accounting probe
A former ASIC investigator says the ‘big four’ accounting firms should face the banking royal commission to prove their independence.
Shonky prizes for dodgy claims
This year’s Shonky awards have highlighted some seriously off claims.
Tech firms face spy chip claims
Report say tech giants have been infiltrated by malicious computer chips inserted by Chinese spies.
ACCC has eyes on conversion
The ACCC will hold an inquiry into the supply of foreign currency conversion services in Australia.