Banking
Another CBA glitch angers customers
THE Commonwealth Bank has been yet again struck by an ATM glitch, with frustrated customers left unable to access funds.
CBA lobbies RBA on credit card reform
THE Commonwealth Bank of Australia is lobbying the RBA to scrap a proposed cap on credit card surcharges
Your bank cards on 'eBay for criminals'
ORGANISED gangs auction off Australian bank details for as little as 66c in an online scam dubbed "ebay for criminals".
Bank branches days may be numbered
BRANCHES set to disappear within a decade, and banks under threat from Google and Paypal, experts claim.
Look out banks, your days are numbered
By Sonja Koremans BRANCHES set to disappear in a decade, with banks under threat from Google and Paypal, experts claim.
Crackdown on credit card fees
BANKS will be banned from charging fees if a customer exceeds their credit limit under laws passed through federal parliament.
Ads help NAB claw back mortgages
NATIONAL Australia Bank chief Cameron Clyne's fight for a larger share of Australia's mortgage market continues to bear fruit.
Private sector lending on the rise again
TOTAL credit provided to the private sector by banks and other lenders rose in May after there was no increase was recorded in April.
Mortgage entry fees skyrocket
NEW home loan customers are being hit by massive increases in upfront mortgage fees because of the ban on exit fees.
Loan pain as mortgage entry fees explode
NEW home loan customers are being hit by massive increases in upfront mortgage fees because of the ban on exit fees.
Taxman targets cafe set and the rich
IF you're über rich, own a coffee shop, play professional footy or plaster houses for a living, beware, the taxman's after you.
Footy players targeted in tax crackdown
NRL report into the secrets of cheating the salary cap will be used as a blueprint for a tax blitz on players from all four football codes.
CBA backs swipe-only credit card
CONSUMER doubts about contactless credit cards will disappear within a year, according to the Commonwealth Bank.
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Keep us accountable: NAB chief
NAB chief Cameron Clyne says the ban on price signalling threatened to reduce the transparency of the nation's banking industry.
Central banks should be last resort - RBA
CENTRAL banks need to be careful about their role as a lender of last resort for the banking system, says an RBA official.
Divorce 'easier' than switching banks
IT'S almost easier to get a divorce than to switch banks, thanks to Australian banks' antiquated payments system, RaboDirect says.
Pricewar? We're in no hurry to refinance
RISING bank competition hasn't resulted in a rush of borrowers seeking to refinance their home loans, mortgage broker claims.
Credit card fraud spiralling
QUEENSLAND police have warned businesses to show greater vigilance with online transactions, after four fell victim to an international sting.
Bank gets credit for break-up campaign
NAB's "Break Up" campaign wins top prize at Cannes advertising festival, with judges overwhelmed by its "conceptual jujitsu".
Ban on mortgage exit fees faces the axe
HOMEOWNERS should brace for bad news - the plan to ban mortgage exit fees could be scrapped by the Senate.
Dotcom bandits hit Aussie card holders
A STAGGERING $137 million was fraudulently taken from Australian credit cards last year, as criminal activity doubles.
Commonwealth Bank fixes computer glitch
THE Commonwealth Bank says it has fixed a computer glitch that left hundreds of customers without access to their money.
