Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - August, 2018
Transurban to take WestConnex
Transurban has been announced as the successful bidder to buy Sydney’s WestConnex for $9.26 billion.
Cormann takes on PS role
The Morrison Government has combined the public service and finance portfolios and given them to Mathias Cormann ...
Small slip grants big cheque
A misplaced decimal has seen an NT public servant overpaid almost half a million dollars.
Farm bosses face big fraud claim
Two Cotton farm executives have been arrested over an alleged $20 million fraud involving water-saving funds.
ASIC aims at payment apps
Digital payment app Afterpay has been accused of causing “financial stress” for vulnerable consumers.
Federal plan to help money skills
The Federal Government has launched its 2018 National Financial Capability Strategy.
Corruption study shows more mistrust
Trust and confidence in all levels of Australian government is on the decline.
High WA Health payouts questioned
Details of large payouts have emerged in the case of three former WA Health staffers involved in a decade-long corruption scandal.
Musk matters take toll on Tesla
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has given what appears to have been a costly interview.
Consultants face "dairy" claim
The big four consultancy firms have faced questions at a parliamentary inquiry this week.
RBA boss slams banks
Reserve Bank governor Phillip Lowe is appalled by the behaviour of Australia's banks.
Political pay rise beats PS
Tasmanian politicians have been granted a pay rise well above that of the public sector, and they want more.
NEG limping ahead
The Coalition has managed to reach basic consensus on a Nation Energy Guarantee (NEG) ...