Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - May, 2015
Annual performance reviews are common across many industries, but new research suggests they may be missing the point.
Wage help to wake dormant workforce
The latest federal budget includes a range of measures with a single goal – getting more people to work.
China's investment to hit incredible figures
Analysts predict up to $60 billion of Chinese money will be poured into the Australian housing market in coming years.
ASFA lobbies for single body
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has written to the Federal Government, pushing for the planning industry to be covered by just a single professional association.
E&R says open plans see banks help themselves
The big banks involved in financial advice have been warned on vertical integration.
Utilities asked to account for violence
Banks and utilities can help stamp out the economic abuse of women in violent relationships, research says.
Humanities head-hunted in art of business
An Australian academic says businesses still prize humanities graduates when looking for new employees, even when their studies have nothing to do with the job.
BHP warned credit rating could slip
BHP Billiton, the world’s biggest mining firm, could have its credit rating downgraded.
Study slams housing help at high end
A new report is aimed at ending the myth that tax concessions for the wealthy help everyday Australians.
Top 5's big take could be raided
New figures reveal the five coal companies that receive most taxpayer-subsidised diesel via the notorious Fuel Tax Credits scheme.