Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals

An author on a range of workplace issues says HR is dead.

G7 plot path to greener Earth

The Group of Seven world leaders’ conference in Germany has finished with a pledge to ‘decarbonise’ the global economy.

Adviser list updated, fines coming soon

ASIC has launched the second stage of its Financial Advisers Register (FAR) which now includes information about advisers’ qualifications, training and memberships of professional bodies.

Big bursary changes Harvard's name

Hedge fund billionaire John Paulson has donated $US400 million ($AU520 million) to Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the largest gift in the school’s history.

Trade gap now worst on record

Australia’s imports are exceeding exports by nearly $3.9 billion, as the nation posts its worst monthly trade deficit on record.

Broad fraud found in QLD councils

Queensland’s Audit Office has released a report on corruption in Local Government, and revealed that about half the state’s corruption is limited to a single council.

Indigenous business boost in 3% rule

The Ministers for Indigenous Affairs and Finance have released a new policy that requires the Australian Public Service (APS) to award 3 per cent of all contracts and tenders for goods and services to Indigenous businesses by 2020.

New leaks show Australia seeks massive deregulation

WikiLeaks has released more information on Australia’s secret trade dealings.

Abbott urged to see profit in equality

Analysis has shown that same-sex marriage would be a big boost for Australian business.

Huge oil fund kicks out coal

The world's biggest pension fund is looking to sell it stake in companies that invest in the coal industry.

Builders bring biggest share to local coffers

Research says property is now the largest contributor to the Australian economy, eclipsing both the mining and financial services sectors.

CBA's patch-up program sees thousands on board

Expressions of interest from more than 22,000 customers have been lodged in the Commonwealth Bank's (CBA) open advice review program.

Rinehart finding sheds light on Barnaby's link

The children of Australia’s richest person have wrestled control over their multibillion-dollar family trust.

Two sites plugged for super advice

An authority on superannuation says two major accounting bodies are the only source for accountants to get objective information.

Call for leave to let victims break free

The ACTU wants domestic violence victims to be allowed an extra 10 days of annual leave to help them break free of their abusers.

China money could flow to FMG, after FIRB look

Chinese-linked companies have applied to the Foreign Investment Review Board over a big investment involving Fortescue Metals Group.

Space mining bill for bold new digs

The US has taken a technical step in the new space race, passing a bill to allow mining in space.

Gas boom slows in analysts' eyes

There are claims this week that Japan's Inpex Corporation is struggling to keep the $A43.5 billion Ichthys LNG project on schedule due to delays with the South Korean shipyard manufacturing the massive offshore platform.