Banking, Accounting and Finance News
A bill to ban foreign political donations has passed the Senate, despite concerns about a loophole.
AUSTRAC issues non-profit warning
Financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC has warned non-profits are vulnerable to terrorist infiltration and exploitation.
Pay cut for NAB boss
National Australia Bank chief executive Andrew Thorburn has taken a $2.1 million pay cut.
Union concerned over ATO office
A $36 million fit-out at an Australian Tax Office building in Melbourne is set to slash floor space.
Fuel giant wants carbon price
Australian oil and gas giant Woodside wants a national carbon pricing scheme.
IEA reports on power shift
A new report details the major transformations underway for the global energy sector, driven largely by renewables.
New gender stats show progress
Over the last five years, stats show employer action has improved workplace gender equality.
One Belt deal revealed
Victoria has released its MoU with Beijing over the controversial One Belt One Road initiative.
Government blocks gas deal
The Federal Government says it will block Hong Kong-based CK Group’s $13 billion buyout of gas pipeline operator APA Group.
ACCC stands aside for Nine
The ACCC will not block Nine’s takeover of Fairfax, despite acknowledging that it could reduce competition.
PM outlines Pacific fund
The Prime Minister is announcing a $2 billion infrastructure financing facility for the Pacific.
Dam spill taken to UK court
BHP Billiton is being sued for about £5 billion by Brazilian victims of the Samarco dam collapse.
Korea appears against Adani
More banks have ruled out any role in funding Adani's contentious Carmichael coal project.
Coal death could come sooner
Economists have warned Australia's thermal coal exports could plummet faster than expected.
APRA gets tech boost
APRA’s funding has been boosted by $58.7 million to address next-generation risks.
Google staff stage walk-out
Google employees around the world have walked off the job in protest at the treatment of sexual misconduct by executives.
Big gas tax hike outlined
Oil and gas giants will be hit with a $6 billion tax hike over the next decade.
Economists respond to Labor plans
Labor has proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax.