Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - March, 2016
Locals celebrate big drug deal
A potentially life-saving new Australian drug is on its way to market.
Global pressure cranked on Reserve Bank
There is renewed pressure this week on the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates, as the Australian rises on the back of global currency wars.
Hefty sentence for big inside rig
An eight-year sentence has been handed down in Australia's biggest-ever insider trading case.
Sector reacts to word of dodgy acts
Australia’s insurance world has been scrambling in response to damning revelation about Commonwealth Bank’s insurance arm.
'Perfect team' quest has simple answer
Tech giant Google has reported on a two-year effort to define the perfect work team.
TPPA to hit public health
There is more criticism this week of the recently-negotiated TPPA and its impact on public health schemes.
Brazil spill bill hits BHP
BHP’s Samarco joint venture has reached a settlement with the Brazilian government that will see it pay a minimum of $US1.7 billion over six years for a deadly tailings spill.
Executive equality makes money
Australia’s top companies, across all industries, do better with more women on their executive teams.
Utility users lose in regulatory 'arms race'
Rising utility prices are a source of concern and outrage for Australian consumers, leading experts to look at ways to keep the system honest.
1 in 3 caught short by childcare switch
ANU research says one in three families will be worse off under the Federal Government's planned changes to child care.
Lawler quits after near-year's leave
Fair Work Commission (FWC) vice-president Michael Lawler has resigned, ending a long-running legal dispute and leaving a big bill for time on leave.
Brisbane's backroom park deal buried
Reports say Brisbane City Council (BCC) signed a multi-million-dollar contract to sell city parkland to major donor to the Liberal National Party.
CEOs scot-free after scandals
The chiefs companies hit with serious lawsuits often end up with a better reputation.
Murkiness surfaces in WA water deal
The WA Opposition says taxpayers have been ripped off by the $10.4 million sale of a division of the Water Corporation.