Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals
Treasurer Joe Hockey and Finance Minister Matthias Cormann are changing the rules for the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).
Experts call for scrutiny all round
While a recent Senate Committee said financial planners should do compulsory due diligence on new recruits, one specialist says they should do the same for any licensee they join.
Illegal super spruiking everywhere
One insider says the unlawful practice of banks offering businesses special inducements to join their superannuation funds is widespread.
Minister for Women sees progress at men's club
The LNP will hold its International Women’s Day event at a men’s club, while other groups show how to do it right.
Senate seeks to kill corruption overseas
A Labor senator is seeking a senate inquiry that could cause shockwaves in boardrooms nationwide.
Big business deal could hurt weakest
New analysis of a secret international trade deal has shown that the Federal Government could be about to put public health and personal wellbeing at risk.
OLV shake-down to look for bad buys
Victoria’s Labor Government has launched an independent inquiry into decisions made at the Office of Living Victoria (OLV) under the previous LNP government.
Drink tax could drive down addiction
A tax on sugar-sweetened drinks would be an effective way to improve the health of heavy consumers, new research shows.
Robb rubbishes AMA's secret trade scare
Trade Minister Andrew Robb has hinted that the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement will be signed soon.
Seven scrapes oil and gas sector
One Australian billionaire thinks the next big payday will come from the oil and gas sector.
Greens' super switch to bring billions
The Greens have offered a novel budget measure that could bring the Federal Government $13 billion.
Media's advice attack could slow with change
The current stream of bad press about financial advice can be wiped away with some cultural change, Financial Advisers (AFA) national president Deborah Kent says.
Demand for details of lobbies' glad-handing
A former senior federal bureaucrat says lobbyists should be forced to reveal their private discussions with ministers and government workers.
Stunning study says good choices save money
A new report says Australian governments could save billions by buying smarter.
Treasury boss backs Reagan and restriction
The new head of Australia's Treasury is a big fan of Ronald Reagan and says austerity is getting a bad rap.
Baby costs show price of new life
Economists have put a dollar figure on the time pressure and stress experienced by mothers in the first year of a baby’s life.
Welfare remix seeks big cuts
Children must be vaccinated for their parents to receive welfare benefits, under reforms proposed for Australia’s $150 billion welfare system.
Big mine deals at decade low
Mergers and acquisitions in Australian mining are at their lowest level in 10 years.
ANZ's slow figures send jobs drifting
ANZ is sending over 100 jobs offshore, following a drop in shares on stagnant figures.
Asian deal to deliver for Toll
There is some division over a $6.5 billion takeover offer for logistics giant Toll.
Brain drain and other pain for unfunded locals
One of Australia’s top scientists has warned that cuts to research funding will put the nation at risk.