Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals
Harvard University researchers say Exxon Mobil has intentionally misrepresented climate science.
Banks to take tax to court
The big banks are threatening High Court action over SA’s proposed bank tax.
WA Labor accused of selling access
WA Labor has been accused of selling access to cabinet ministers for up to $6,000 per head.
ASU wants to stop desk-swaps
A major union is fighting the growing trend of ‘hot-desking’ in government offices.
Chinese changes to affect local works
New Chinese guidelines restricting investment overseas will have impacts in the Australian property market.
AMA wants insurance streamlined
The AMA says private medicine is “under siege” from “junk” healthcare policies.
NBN influences Telstra's numbers
Telstra has slashed its dividend outlook and reported a 33 per cent dive in full-year profit.
Super central to probe plans
Bill Shorten says “fee-gouging” bank-owned superannuation providers will be targeted, if his proposed royal commission goes ahead.
Young minds miss money matters
The leader of a finance education group has reflected on the effect of modern payment systems on kids’ financial literacy.
PM's chief moves to NBN
Malcolm Turnbull's former chief of staff Drew Clarke is joining the NBN Co board.
Multi-billion tech spend questioned
The Senate has voted to support an inquiry into federal IT failures...
Review reveals Vic power gouge
Victorians pay an average of 21 per cent more than the cheapest price on offer for electricity and gas...
ACCC has issues with after-school merge
The ACCC has some concerns about a proposed merger between ...
AGL and Origin head opposite ways
Reporting season has revealed the mixed fortunes of two of Australia’s biggest energy companies.
ASIC enters CBA scandal
ASIC is investigating CBA’s alleged breaches of money laundering and terrorism financing laws.
Ill-fated bank tax moves forward
A controversial bank tax proposal has passed South Australian Parliament's Lower House.
SA makes $1.6b Land Title deal
The South Australian Government is moving ahead on a $1.6 billion deal to privatise its Lands Titles Office.
Study plots hierarchy and sexism
A new study looks at why some women support sexist social systems that actually disadvantage them.
Light effect on money choices
A new study suggests financial decisions are significantly influenced by lighting.