Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - November, 2016
Stanwell slammed for cold coal deal
Six executives at a Queensland Government-owned power company have been criticised for accepting bonuses while subcontractors go unpaid.
Australia missing big gas capture
Authorities say revenue from oil and gas production has fallen “far behind” in capturing the benefits of the LNG boom.
Airport city plan draws bold view
Planners say the future of Western Sydney hinges on an “aerotropolis” growing around the Western Sydney Airport.
AUSTRAC warns of criminal super risk
Finance authorities say Australia's $1.3 trillion superannuation pool could be used to fund terrorism.
Boral building to big deal
Boral is looking to buy US-based building products manufacturer Headwaters for about A$3.5 billion.
Coalition's failed talks come closer
Advisors to government MPs and Senators may embarrass their bosses.
Orange alert for TPP
US president-elect Donald Trump has issued his strongest warning yet about TPP global trade deal.
S&P's gives credit warning again
Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s has again issued stern warnings about Australia’s credit rating.
LNP scores bill breakthrough
A single late-night session was all it took to pass legislation that forced people to the polls earlier this year.
Wesfarmers look at way out of coal
Wesfarmers says it may back out of its loss-making coal business.
Big banks rewarded by rules
Special rules for big banks have given them a $19 billion advantage over their smaller rivals.
Macfarlane's mining leap criticised
Former federal resources minister Ian Macfarlane has defended his career change to lobbying for mining industry.
Rio leaders shown the boot
Rio Tinto has sacked two top executives after a probe into $10.5 million in payments linked to iron mining in Africa.
ALGA rides for road needs
Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) wants federal action on freight bottlenecks.
Cash wants ABCC for women
Employment Minister Michaelia Cash has added gender to the push for the ABCC to be revived.
Big trade left at wayside
The US Government has effectively buried the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.