Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - April, 2015
Prime Minister Tony Abbott says there will be no changes to negative gearing, burying some concern about the future of the property investment provision.
Ice climbs corporate ladder
Australian businesses leaders have warned that ice addiction is growing among young professionals.
Rinehart rails on unprofitable positions
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.