Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals
ANZ's planned $4.9bn acquisition of Suncorp’s banking operations has received the green light, despite ACCC opposition.
RBA plans cause ruction
Treasurer Jim Chalmers' proposed reforms have ignited debate among Australia's financial policy elite.
ATO boss makes final calls
The outgoing ATO commissioner has called for enhanced law enforcement powers.
Trustee pledges improvement
The Queensland Public Trustee says it is improving its public consultations ahead of a new fee structure.
Woolworths promotes tech boss
A leader of Woolworths’ tech activities has risen to CEO during a controversial week for the supermarket giant.
Exchange sued on green claim
The London Metal Exchange (LME) is being sued for allegedly ignoring environmental impacts.
Cancer firm returns
GenesisCare, Australia's leading cancer service provider, has emerged from bankruptcy protection.
Gas outlook adjusted
Shell has revised its outlook on future demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG), as the post-fossil fuel era inches closer.
Key tax for green future
Economists have laid out bold moves to reposition Australia in the global shift towards a low-carbon economy.
New track for gouge claims
The ACCC is fast-tracking the community complaints process for corporate price gouging.
Key scheme going slowly
The Financial Accountability Regime (FAR), a key outcome of the Hayne royal commission, is being pushed back.
AI boss seeks $7 trillion
The CEO of OpenAI is in discussions to raise US$7 trillion to transform the global computer chip industry.
Leaker payments proposed
Financial incentives have been proposed as a way to support whistleblowers.
Paris to punish big cars
Residents of Paris have voted to triple the city’s parking charges for SUVs.
Uber profit drives buy
Uber Technologies has announced a share buyback plan worth up to US$7 billion ($10.8 billion).
Work 'connection' questioned
A public sector leader says staff working from home are not “disconnected”.
ATO staff linked in grift
Over 150 Australian Taxation Office (ATO) staff are under investigation for involvement in a GST fraud scheme.
Crime links in offshore contracts
Companies behind Australia's offshore detention regime have been implicated in a web of suspected criminal dealings.
Four-day feelings reported
The ACT Government is looking at introducing a four-day working week for its employees.
Health cost stats updated
Australian consumers face new challenges and changes in healthcare pricing.