Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals
New modelling shows that Austrlaia’s energy giant stand to make billion from ar educiton in the Renewable Energy Target (RET)
Giant firm splits to save favourite assets
BHP Billiton is splitting in two, spinning-off some of its less valuable divisions into a new company.
Aus Post adds its envelope to big health bidding
Australia Post has emerged as a front-runner in the bidding to provide Medicare and PBS payments.
Swan says Labor belaboured by bosses' joint effort
Corporate and mining influences brought down the last Labor government, former treasurer Wayne Swan says.
Watchdog to bite at dodgy bets
The ACCC is suing online agency Bet365 for its ‘free bets’ and ‘bonus’ offers.
Abbott slams public sector's double baby pay
News Corp media outlets are accusing public servants of “double-dipping” into maternity leave.
Rural money matters have day in court
The financial management of one rural shire has been placed on the dissecting table.
Wonky GST split divides state blame
The Federal Defence Minister has slammed the national GST distribution system, labelling it a “scandal”.
Foreign force for Gorgon questioned
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) says one company is trying to bring in dozens of foreign workers to avoid hiring Australians for a massive gas project in Western Australia.
Malaysia Airlines makes moves to put past behind
Malaysia Airlines is beginning a phase of overhaul and renewal in the wake of recent air disasters.
First steps made harder by harsh state of jobs
An unexpected jump in the unemployment rate has brought a particularly hard hit to youth joblessness.
News Corp dollars drop while Murdoch plans to drop dollars
News Corp has seen a 4 per cent decline in its annual revenue, blaming issues arising in the first full year since the Rupert Murdoch media empire was split in two.
Small shifts at pointy end of CBA
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is re-jigging its executive team with the departure of a particularly long-serving figure.
Super issues could be superficial
The Financial Services Council says the Grattan Institute and Financial System Inquiry are using shoddy numbers to argue that superannuation fees are too high.
Technological edge taken for human handling
Tech firm IBM is programming its way to more efficient HR.
Strikes could stop export billions
Strikes will put one major resource port out of operation, but similar action has been avoided at another.
ACCC puts out feelers for phone fee reform
The competition watchdog wants to cut the cost of mobile phone calls and text messages, and is calling for submissions from around the country on good ways to do it.
Breeze of uncertainty holds back green tide
With the results of a review still looming, insiders say Australian renewable energy is “dead”.
Bad apples remain as legislation "spoiled"
Stats show rules aimed at weeding-out dodgy financial planners have left some standing.
Base knowledge boost from new money plan
The new Australian National Financial Literacy Strategy has been released, aimed at boosting the monetary understanding of everyday citizens.
Dark pools probed for deep deception
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission says it will shine a light on dark trading pools, after allegations of fraud at Barclays.