Why big banks will have a target on their back next year

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.

  • bySumeyya Ilanbey

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Activists keep pressure on big banks despite $10b cut in fossil fuel lending

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.

  • bySumeyya Ilanbey
Company blamed for Cbus insurance delays hits back

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.

  • bySumeyya Ilanbey
ASIC briefed government about Rex investigation before $80m lifeline
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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.

  • bySumeyya Ilanbey
The tax bill that could sink a blockbuster takeover of Australian wealth powerhouse

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.

  • bySumeyya Ilanbey
ANZ chief to step down,replacement named

ANZ chief to step down,replacement named

ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott will step down next year after nine years at the helm.

  • bySumeyya Ilanbey andOmer Ilanbey
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This big bank plans to kill the password by 2030

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.

  • bySumeyya Ilanbey andDavid Swan
Simon Birmingham’s post-politics job revealed as Christmas reshuffle looms

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.

  • bySumeyya Ilanbey andJames Massola
Senate committee orders Wayne Swan to explain ‘discrepancies’

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.

  • bySumeyya Ilanbey
CBA caves in to pressure over plan to charge $3 for branch withdrawals

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.

  • bySumeyya Ilanbey,Millie Muroi andClancy Yeates
Nicola and Andrew Forrest to bankroll superstar team at all-female fund

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.

  • bySumeyya Ilanbey