Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals
The RBA’s annual report says it will pay less than half the dividend to the Federal Government that it did last year.
Analysts outline price of Paris
Meeting the goals of the Paris climate agreement could cost $1.5 trillion in company profits ...
Bruce gets brake on Ten deal
WIN owner Bruce Gordon has managed to slow progress on the sale of the Ten Network to CBS.
Gig shifts missing super
Gig economy workers like Uber drivers and Airtaskers are missing out on superannuation, an industry lobby says.
WA backs off tax pledge
WA’s Labor Government has, as many predicted, broken its promise not to impose new taxes in its first state budget.
Charities and NFPs get criminal warning
Charities and not-for-profit organisations are prime targets for criminals ...
Excess credit fees cut off
All Australian businesses are now banned from slugging customers with excessive surcharges for using EFTPOS and credit cards.
Big deal for Manus mistreatment
$70 million in compensation will be paid to 1,300 former and current detainees on Manus Island ...
ACCC slams ticket site
The ACCC has launched court action against ticket re-selling site Viagogo for alleged breaches of consumer law.
CBA preps for APRA probe
Commonwealth Bank is preparing its defence for APRA’s inquiry into the bank’s culture and reporting frameworks.
New stats hint at shift from mining
Economists say the long-awaited transition away from a mining-based economy may actually be happening.
Business backs SA Labor talks
Business SA wants the Weatherill Government to “hold the line” against threats of industrial action by the public sector union.
Tassie seeks shorter planning path
Tasmania’s new planning laws could invite corruption and political interference.
Adani insists on India's needs
Adani says India still needs imported coal, even though the Government is pushing for self-sufficiency.
ATO outlines $17b super grift
The ATO says employers have robbed Australian workers of about $17 billion in superannuation since 2009.
CDP pushing people to the brink
An NT MP has described how a work-for-the-dole scheme is driving people to desperation.
Big bank case brewing
Lawyers are launching Australia's largest shareholder class action against the Commonwealth Bank.
Experts review what Exxon knew
Harvard University researchers say Exxon Mobil has intentionally misrepresented climate science.
Banks to take tax to court
The big banks are threatening High Court action over SA’s proposed bank tax.
WA Labor accused of selling access
WA Labor has been accused of selling access to cabinet ministers for up to $6,000 per head.