Finance

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This category focuses on providing relevant information regarding business financials to both new and seasoned business owners through articles that cover topics such as business taxes, business loans, investments and financial regulation.

It also assists businesses to keep up with the latest developments in the business finance sphere, providing expert insights that take apart the complexities of finance and allowing readers to gain a thorough understanding of finance, taxes and loans.

CPA calls for advice voucher scheme to assist bushfire recovery

CPA Australia has called on the government to implement a suite of fiscal stimulus measures to ease the burden on small businesses, including an advic...

6 Feb 2020

AMP slapped with $5.2m fine for ‘morally indefensible’ conduct

Embattled financial services giant AMP has been ordered to pay $5.175 million by the Federal Court for the “morally indefensible” conduct of its f...

Telstra commits to faster payment times days after big data-mining claims

Telstra has been commended for moving to 20-day payment terms for SMEs, just days after it was reported that the telco will use a technology firm to c...

Senate urged to vote ‘no’ on cash ban

With the Senate Economics Legislation Committee due to deliver its final report on the $10,000 cash ban this Friday, taxpayers are urging the governme...

Bushfires and coronavirus to weigh on economy: RBA

In announcing the Reserve Bank’s decision to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.75 of a percentage point, governor Philip Lowe said that the bushfir...

Government urged to consider bushfire SGC exemption

The government has been urged to consider a special exemption of the super guarantee charge for employers affected by the bushfires, as Parliament res...

RBA leaves the cash rate unchanged

The Reserve Bank has unveiled its latest determination on interest rates in Australia, following its first meeting of the year. comments ...

ASIC slaps 7-year ban on financial adviser

The companies regulator has slapped a seven-year ban on a financial adviser, having determined that he provided advice that was not in his clients’ ...

RBA to hold rates on Tuesday, but drop foreseen by May: Economists

With the Reserve Bank of Australia due to sit down on Tuesday, everyone is eager to find out whether the board will opt for another rate cut. commen...

ATO urges businesses to consider tax implications of crowdfunding

The Tax Office has warned businesses using internet platforms, mail-order subscriptions, benefit events and other methods to raise funds for a project...

‘One year on and the banks still have a lot to learn’

On the first anniversary of the banking royal commission, the small business ombudsman has warned that small businesses are still paying the price for...

‘Commit to mediation with planners’, AMP told

AMP has been called to the mediation table by the small business ombudsman, following concerns that many financial planners could be facing financial ...