Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - August, 2019
A senior ANZ executive appears to have been promoted after a female analyst complained he had “manhandled” her.
BlueScope to face collusion claims
BlueScope Steel is being sued for allegedly colluding to rig steel prices.
Premium visas up for review
The Federal Government wants a “better deal” out of a visa scheme that allows the rich to buy their way into the country.
Andrews plugs space jobs
Questions have been asked about the ability of Australia’s new space agency to create jobs.
ACCC lights up gas issues
The ACCC says gas prices and margins remain too high despite easing market pressures.
Big lobby gets power money
The Federal Government has paid a lobby to help small businesses navigate the energy market.
PayID breach revealed
A data breach involving PayID records has put the personal banking information of tens of thousands of Australians at risk.
Council ABN kerfuffle unfolds
A Victorian council has mysteriously used the ABN of a Queensland council on its parking tickets.
Money classes could help many
Experts say reform to Australia’s personal finance sector is vital for the future wellbeing of Australian society.
Tax debt plan questioned
There is strong opposition to Federal Government plans to report tax debts to credit agencies.
Chinese reliance questioned
Experts have warned of a “catastrophic” downturn in Chinese students at Australian universities.
BHP sees steep rise
BHP’s profit has more than doubled to $12.2 billion, as the impacts of mine disasters ease.
Australia tops coal export tally
Australia is the world's third-largest fossil fuel exporter, behind Russia and Saudi Arabia, new stats show.
IR boss calls for calm debate
A central figure in Australian industrial relations wants unions and big businesses to stop shouting at each other.
Split views on leaked evidence
Lawyers fear Australia could be more open to hacks and leaks after a recent High Court ruling.
Key inquiry shortened
Accountants have been given an extension for a parliamentary probe into the quality of their work.
Sector slowed by skills gap
A skills shortage could put Australia’s infrastructure pipeline in danger.
Watchdog seeks climate risks
ASIC says it will find out whether Australia’s biggest companies have properly disclosed their risk from climate change.
BCA wants big changes
The Business Council of Australia wants employers to get their workers behind productivity-boosting workplace reforms.