Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals
The energy industry has just a few weeks until the review of the petroleum resource rent tax (PRRT) is released.
Alinta sale ends IPO plans
Western Australia's largest gas retailer Alinta Energy has been sold to a Hong Kong-based company.
ASIC cracking down on lending
ASIC says it is going through Australian banks to crack down on dodgy mortgage lending practices.
BCA says services set to suffer
The BCA says serious budget repair is needed to avoid big cuts to social services and living standards.
Numbers drop at stats office
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is sacking over 150 staff to balance its shrinking budget.
Growers fear anti-global push
Some key non-mining industries are concerned about the rise of protectionism.
Fines rising for emissions cheat
Volkswagen has pleaded guilty to fraud, obstruction of justice and falsifying statements ...
Retailers revel in feed-in fees
Experts say the collapse of solar tariffs is giving suppliers a great deal.
Oil fund considers degreasing
Companies engaging in unethical practices - including polluting, corruption and human rights abuses – could soon face divestment.
Super insurance criticised
Experts say too many Australians have insurance spread across multiple super accounts.
DHS unclear on debt letter sources
It is still unknown how many overpayment errors have been caused by Centrelink.
Quiggin calls for power buy-back
A leading economist says the only way to fix the energy grid is to return it to public ownership.
Specialist fee range reviewed
A new report highlights the massive differences between fees charged by medical specialists.
Big banks forge security link
The national security and finance sectors are coming together to form a new intelligence alliance.
Gap in Cash Converters' ASIC deal
ASIC has been criticised for a deal allowing Cash Converters to refund millions of dollars worth of loans.
Grad drive going viral
The finance department has made waves with a wonderfully awkward new recruitment ad.