Why big banks will have a target on their back next year
Australia’s banking sector is in rude health as far as the public is concerned and that could potentially land it in trouble in an election year.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
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Activists keep pressure on big banks despite $10b cut in fossil fuel lending
An analysis of banks’ environmental, social and governance strategies comes as a deadline looms for businesses to provide climate transition plans to one bank or risk losing finance.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Company blamed for Cbus insurance delays hits back
Cbus has partially blamed administration platform MUFG for delays in paying out life insurance claims. The group’s CEO hit back on Friday.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
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Aviation
ASIC briefed government about Rex investigation before $80m lifeline
The corporate regulator warned Treasurer Jim Chalmers it was investigating Regional Express for misleading conduct before the Commonwealth bailed out the collapsed airline.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
The tax bill that could sink a blockbuster takeover of Australian wealth powerhouse
A hefty $500 million tax bill has threatened to scupper a multibillion-dollar deal between 138-year-old Perpetual and a private equity firm.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
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Executive shake-up
ANZ chief to step down, replacement named
ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott will step down next year after nine years at the helm.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey and Omer Ilanbey
This big bank plans to kill the password by 2030
The head of cybersecurity at one of Australia’s Big Four says it’s time to put passwords to bed, and replace them with something better.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey and David Swan
Simon Birmingham’s post-politics job revealed as Christmas reshuffle looms
The former Liberal frontbencher has wasted no time in picking up a lucrative gig in the private sector.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey and James Massola
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Superannuation
Senate committee orders Wayne Swan to explain ‘discrepancies’
Cbus’ chair will be asked to clarify “gaping holes” in his testimony last week following the release of an independent inquiry examining corporate governance failures at the fund.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
CBA caves in to pressure over plan to charge $3 for branch withdrawals
Facing a backlash, the bank has paused a move that would have led to about 50,000 extra customers charged for withdrawing cash from branches.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey, Millie Muroi and Clancy Yeates
Nicola and Andrew Forrest to bankroll superstar team at all-female fund
The billionaire philanthropist has committed $100 million in funding from her and her ex-husband Andrew Forrest’s Minderoo Foundation to Future Generation Women.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
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