Banking sector. Australiaâs banking market is relatively concentrated by international standards. The share of banking assets owned by the four largest banks in Australia is higher than equivalent shares in most other jurisdictions.
Cost Plus World Market, known for its kitschy knick knacks, furniture and international food items, is moving its headquarters from Oakland to Alameda. The transition, expected to happen by fall, will bring about 400 jobs to the island city, the company told The Chronicle Friday.
ALAMEDA COUNTY â Those large metal donation boxes that began popping up last year will now fall under stricter county rules that ban them in unincorporated areas and require a $1,500 application fee.