Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - July, 2021
NT's anti-corruption watchdog has been cleared of a corruption claim, but criticised for workplace issues.
Big fine for car cartel
The European Union has accused major German car manufacturers of colluding to slow the development and rollout of car emission-control systems.
Friendly gas grants questioned
The Federal Government has awarded at least three gas contracts to a political donor and Liberal-linked company.
Rudd's role in jabs downplayed
Reports say former PM Kevin Rudd has been central in the bringing forward of Australia's Pfizer vaccine supply.
Takeover scams mount
Computer takeover scams are on the rise, having snagged over $7 million so far this year.
Carbon cut credits proposed
Experts have suggested charging companies for the future removal of their net carbon.
Lowe reflects on wage link
Philip Lowe says there will be major flow-on effects now that Australia's employers cannot “tap” global labour markets for foreign workers.
Santos sees CCS need
The CEO of Santos says investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) is critical to keeping money in fossil fuels.
Export fund favours fossils
A Federal Government agency meant to fund export industries has been heavily focused on fossil fuels.
'Affiliates' to expand CDR
Australia’s Treasury wants more companies to be able to share consumer data between them.
Australia called to act again
The top US diplomat in Australia says both nations must set “more ambitious climate goals”.
Ransomware rocks US firms
A massive cyberattack affecting hundreds of US companies is being investigated at the highest levels.
Telstra scores tower deal
Telstra says it will sell nearly half of its mobile tower business for $2.8 billion.
Busking must make tech move
New research suggests street busking is relying more on digital payments.
Kids' inheritance concern low
A new study has some surprising findings on whether kids expect to inherit.