Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - June, 2015
The World Bank has warned of a rocky road ahead for emerging economies, as the US moves to tighten its monetary policy.
ATO jumps on insurance switch crusade
The Abbott government wants to allow public service bosses to ditch the Comcare workers' compensation fund.
Branson ups baby bid to keep staff happy
Virgin Group Founder Richard Branson has announced the company will offer one year fully paid leave for new parents, male and female.
G7 plot path to greener Earth
The Group of Seven world leaders’ conference in Germany has finished with a pledge to ‘decarbonise’ the global economy.
Adviser list updated, fines coming soon
ASIC has launched the second stage of its Financial Advisers Register (FAR) which now includes information about advisers’ qualifications, training and memberships of professional bodies.
Big bursary changes Harvard's name
Hedge fund billionaire John Paulson has donated $US400 million ($AU520 million) to Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the largest gift in the school’s history.
Trade gap now worst on record
Australia’s imports are exceeding exports by nearly $3.9 billion, as the nation posts its worst monthly trade deficit on record.
Broad fraud found in QLD councils
Queensland’s Audit Office has released a report on corruption in Local Government, and revealed that about half the state’s corruption is limited to a single council.
Indigenous business boost in 3% rule
The Ministers for Indigenous Affairs and Finance have released a new policy that requires the Australian Public Service (APS) to award 3 per cent of all contracts and tenders for goods and services to Indigenous businesses by 2020.
New leaks show Australia seeks massive deregulation
WikiLeaks has released more information on Australia’s secret trade dealings.
Abbott urged to see profit in equality
Analysis has shown that same-sex marriage would be a big boost for Australian business.
Huge oil fund kicks out coal
The world's biggest pension fund is looking to sell it stake in companies that invest in the coal industry.