Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals
Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart says Australia could start to look a lot like Greece, unless major changes are made.
Apache bails on Australia
Apache Energy is being sold for around $US2.1 billion and will exit the Australian oil and gas market.
Accountants care more about figures than fame
Most can name at least one celebrity trainer, nutritionist, or even gardener, but researchers say there are no celebrity accountants - and it could be a good thing.
Big 'net players get ready to split
PayPal and eBay are working out the terms of their divorce, with the payment platform being freed-up to seek greener pastures.
Gen Y prefers own advice
Analysts say Gen Y are sceptical the value of financial advice, because they have a greater ability to find information for themselves.
Tech giants point to miners in money game
Major tech firms have sent their people to appear before the Senate hearing on multinational tax rorts, but they did not reveal much.
Uni salaries muddy call for reform
Media investigations suggest that the heads of Australian universities are pocketing some serious salaries, crying poor while taking more for themselves.
Treasury boss looks to fix old mistakes
The head of the Federal Treasury wants a "fundamental rethink" of the links between superannuation, pensions, housing and the welfare system.
Big tax check brings bosses to bear
Major mining and technology companies will be called on to explain their tax arrangements, with the launch of a Senate inquiry into corporate tax avoidance this week.
Experts say to jump on the sun-wagon
Local experts say investing in solar energy can now bring solid returns while being friendly to the Earth.
Hefty fine after power price moves
AGL will pay back $785,000 to customers it misled, following a Federal Court ruling last week.
More limits on intrusive giant
The Commonwealth has expanded its sanctions against Russia, to display more displeasure at the European giant’s actions in Ukraine.
WA gas man heads for France
The Federal Government is expected to announce the appointment of a top West Australian bureaucrat to a prime European posting.
Study shines light on gay pay gap
New figures show gay men earn around 20 per cent less than their heterosexual counterparts, while lesbians out-earn heterosexual women by at least 33 per cent.
Baby steps on big tax switch
The Federal Government has put its cards on the table in regard to tax reform, and is moving slowly following the release of a very broad discussion paper.
Forrest faces red figures after new iron drop
The iron price has dropped again, and Andrew Forrest is having trouble finding friends to fix it.
President calls for China bank backers
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for global support on Beijing's ideas for a new development bank, and Australia may take him up.
RBA sends message to house investors
The Reserve Bank has issued a warning to investors amid overinflated prices that continue to climb.
ASIC welcomes more metadata
ASIC say it needs access to private telecommunications to function properly.
Education mooted in planning standards push
As the Federal Government pushes for better standards for financial planners, it appears very likely that university degrees will be required soon.