Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - July, 2019
ASIC says consumer credit insurance (CCI) provides “extremely poor value for money”.
Domestic gas effect checked
Australians could see a $270 a year cut to their electricity bills with a gas reservation policy, new analysis suggests.
Sexism spotted at defence firms
Research has found significant sexism and discrimination within Australia's largest defence companies.
Big wage bill settled
The Queensland Government has agreed to pay a $190 million settlement over unpaid wages.
Climate strikes set for September
After several rounds of student climate strikes, advocates say it is now the adults’ turn.
Deutsche Bank dumps staff
Deutsche Bank is sacking thousands of staff worldwide, starting in Sydney.
Murray Scheme drained
There are new claims that the Murray Darling scheme has become a colossal waste of money.
BCA welcomes tax cut passage
Business groups and the stock market are celebrating the passage of $158 billion in personal income tax cuts.
Expat tax still lingering
The Coalition says it is committed to a plan to change capital gains tax for expats, despite the window for its initial bill closing.
Foreign firms fear QLD sting
Queensland foreign-owned companies are concerned about a new State tax.
Live exporter offloads ship
Australia’s largest live export company Wellard is selling a ship to help shore up its finances.
NDIS execs bailing
Questions are being asked after the exodus of several board members from the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
STEM study shows gender barrier
New research shows women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields are facing barriers that require attitude changes and additional support.
PM to probe private leaps
The Prime Minister has ordered an investigation into the new jobs of former MPS.
RBA calls for activity boost
Mathias Cormann says the Coalition and the RBA are chasing the same goal.