Last updated: February 16, 2010

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Bank accused of rigging tax vote

BANK accused of rigging public vote on whether City should pay levy on its wheeler-dealing.

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ATM alert saves customers $125m in fees

RULE forcing ATM owners to reveal withdrawal fees helps Australians hang onto their cash.

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Windfall from a lack of interest

FIRST it was home buyers getting slugged - now it's those of us with a few dollars tucked away in a Commonwealth account.

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Savers are guaranteed winners

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THE end of the bank deposit guarantee is tipped to boost interest rates on savings accounts as banks compete for cash.

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Three new players to offer cheap loans

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A NEW generation of lenders are set to challenge the major banks, with three players flagging big moves on discount home loans.

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More than 10,000 skimmed cards blocked

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MORE than 10,000 cards have been blocked in just over a week by one of the biggest banks.

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Big banks set to gain market power

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CONSUMERS will be squeezed by the renewed power of the big banks next year as their chiefs warn of more rises in home loan rates.

Westpac defeats ASIC over debit card

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WESTPAC has thwarted the corporate watchdog's attempt to stop it sending out almost one million unsolicited debit cards.

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Banks in battle for deposit cash

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A BATTLE in the deposit market means good news for consumers looking to save.

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