AFP adds to calls for greater whistleblower protections
Foreign bribery scandals involving Australian companies would "most likely not be detected at all" without company insiders blowing the whistle, the Australian Federal Police has warned.
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Senior Westpac executive departs after behavioural misconduct
The executive responsible for managing $34 billion of investments in Westpac's wealth management business, Martyn Wild, left the company abruptly on Friday following a series of allegations about inappropriate behaviour towards two female staff.
CBA follows ANZ, Westpac to hike rates
The nation's largest bank raised borrowing costs for owner-occupiers and property investors just hours after rate hikes from Westpac and ANZ.
Westpac's BT Financial focused on growth despite "intense" regulatory scrutiny
Westpac's wealth management division has shrugged off "intense" regulatory scrutiny of the financial advice and life insurance sectors, saying it is on track to deliver growth in these areas.
Radio Rentals faces compensation bill over alleged breaches
The company behind consumer finance group Radio Rentals is expecting to be hit with civil penalties over alleged breaches of responsible lending rules.
Medibank hits back against deceptive conduct allegations
Medibank has hit back against claims it mislead and deceived consumers by secretly changing some of its policies, saying it has "always been very clear with members".
Merge or fold: Super fund administrator sounds warning to small funds
The chief executive of Mercer, one of Australia's biggest super fund administrators, has urged small funds to merge with bigger funds or risk folding in the next 12 months.
CBA dumps brokers who don't send enough business their way
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia is severing its relationship with mortgage brokers who fail to sign up enough customers to their home loans.
Bank staff pressured to act 'unethically' says union
Bank staff have reported pressure to "not rock the boat" by calling out unethical or unlawful behaviour, the union representing finance workers says.
Push for bank staff to act in a 'fair and ethical' manner: review
Bank staff would have to act in a "fair and ethical manner" without engaging in "pressure sales techniques" under a new code of conduct proposed by an industry-led review.
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