Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - July, 2019
Gambling giant Crown has been criticised for alleged links to Chinese crime syndicates.
HILDA shows income decline
The HILDA survey suggests conditions are not improving for most Australians.
Complex tax deprives Africa
Experts say Australian miners have shifted about $1.1 billion in profit out of Africa in just one year.
Skipped meals common on Newstart
A new survey finds 80 per cent of Newstart recipients have to skip meals.
ACCC wants eyes on tech giants
The ACCC has proposed more scrutiny of tech giants Facebook and Google.
Nissan needs big cuts
Nissan Motor Co is cutting 12,500 jobs after its quarterly profit was nearly wiped out.
NSW defends CUC spend
The NSW Government has defended education grants that its own treasury finds “unlikely” to provide value.
RBA boss explains intent
Reserve Bank governor Dr Philip Lowe has reiterated the value of targeting consumer price rises.
Councils call for big road money
Councils are petitioning the government to help fund a future-fit transport network.
Adani's finances raise concern
Experts have picked apart Adani’s corporate structure and warned it is at risk of collapse.
Internship scheme "failing"
Young jobseekers are reportedly being paid just $4 an hour under a federal government internship program.
Giant coin visits NYSE
The world’s biggest, heaviest gold coin, crafted by the Perth Mint, is now at the New York Stock Exchange.
Jobs stats at steady low
The unemployment rate remains at 5.2 per cent, despite the creation of 500 jobs in June.
NAB announces new CEO
NAB has picked up the former chief of the Royal bank of Scotland as its new CEO.
APRA taking action, it says
The Federal Government says APRA can do its job properly, despite a detailed report showing it is not.
Northern plans examined
A new Senate inquiry will look at the federal government's plans for Northern Australia.
Data right scheme moving ahead
CSIRO’s Data Standards Body has welcomed the live use of banking Product Reference Data standards.
Facebook settlement set
The US Federal Trade Commission has approved a $US 5 billion ($A7.1 billion) settlement with Facebook.