Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - November, 2021
Australia's Future Fund has been criticised for investing in companies linked to Myanmar's military.
Men tire of gender talk
A survey has found that half of men in corporate Australia are fatigued by gender equality.
Westpac preps for big fine
The corporate regulator has launched multiple legal cases against Westpac on “widespread compliance failures”.
BHP buyout progressing
A deal to form one of the biggest energy companies in the world has been signed off.
Big home shift studied
NBN Co and CSIRO have issued a report on Australia’s big ‘work-from-home’ experiment.
CAT scheme urged for new cuts
Experts are working on better ways for countries to collaborate on carbon credits.
Scarborough looms closer
Woodside says it is moving ahead with its $16.5 billion Scarborough project off Western Australia.
Academy head pledges economic effort
The next president of the Australian Academy of Science has been selected.
Macquarie's EU moves detailed
Leaked emails reveal aspects of Macquarie Bank’s involvement in a giant international money scandal.
Tudge wants uni boost
The Federal Government has a new plan for universities to boost their bottom lines.
New deal for NSW works
NSW councils have secured a new agreement to reform the infrastructure contributions system.
NT looks at salary switch
The NT Government has proposed using the salaries of sacked workers as a ‘bonus’ for those that remain.
Bioenergy future mapped
Experts say Australia's bioenergy industry could be worth more than $10 billion a year.
China crypto-crackdown continues
Chinese authorities say crypto mining could jeopardise efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
Billions lost to loneliness
A report says loneliness is costing Australians up to $2.7 billion per year.
Note rise seems hidden
There is a record amount of bank notes circulating in the economy right now, but they may be hard to spot.
Exec appears at TAHE probe
A NSW Transport secretary who was ousted last year says he was already thinking about resigning.
Olympic risk detailed
Queensland's corruption watchdog has warned of potential corruption risks in draft legislation for the 2032 Olympic Games.