More job losses in the finance sector as Westpac announces more branch closures
Westpac has announced a second round of branch closures within a fortnight, signalling more job losses in the finance sector.
Checking accounts: FWC upholds dismissal of ANZ banker who accessed private info about a colleague and celebrity
This case is an important reminder for employers to ensure they have policies regarding the access and use of confidential information.
First of the big four: CommBank passes on rate cuts to businesses and homeowners
The first of the big four banks has revealed it will pass on rate cuts and reduce interest on business loans and fixed term mortgages, following the Reserve Bank’s decision to slash the cash rate to a new record low.
Prospa attributes $19.5 million earnings loss to “unprecedented challenges” as big banks lean into online lending
Prospa attributes $19.5 million earnings loss on "unprecedented challenges" as big banks lean into online lending.
“On standstill”: Businesses face coronavirus uncertainty amid warnings the economic fallout has just begun
The economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak is spreading across Australia and business owners face unprecedented supply chain uncertainty.
Design done right: The digital banking revolution is only just beginning
Over the past decade, the traditional banking sector has faced immense pressure to ramp up efforts in innovation and user experience.
“Not good enough”: Pressure on banks over tap-and-go fees as uptake laggs
Tap-and-go payment fees are in the spotlight again with industry groups calling for banks to be "more proactive" about educating customers.
Top 1000 companies revealed: Kogan, Xero and Noni B debut on 2018 list
IBISWorld has released its annual top 1000 companies list, revealing five new entrants, as well as weakness among a small number of firms.
Hundreds of ANZ customers lose access to post office banking after corporate stand-off ends in tears
About 900 businesses regularly using postal banking will no longer be able to after negotiations between ANZ and Australia Post broke down.
Big banks “dragging their heels” on reducing tap-and-go costs for businesses
Australia's big four banks are being criticised for being slow to introduce a lower-cost solution for processing tap-and-go payments.
Nothing to see here: Banks oppose SME lending regulation crackdown
Despite allegations of fraud, strong-arming and abuses of power, Australia's big four banks say SME lending framework is broadly appropriate.
Hundreds of businesses to lose banking access after Australia Post and ANZ fail to agree on fee increase
Australia Post wants ANZ Bank to pay more fees to help its franchise partners, but the bank has yet to agree, leaving about 900 customers in the lurch.
