Posts tagged "banks"

Legislators in the US are considering whether to ban cashless businesses, while closer to home, Aussies are transitioning to a cashless economy.

Over 70% of small businesses have no written plan of any kind, so what use is a $2 billion government-funded securitisation fund?

RBA governor Phillip Lowe says Australia has reached a turning point on digital payments, but there are some very big issues that need to be dealt with.

German supermarket Aldi, hardware retailer Bunnings and airline Qantas are Australia's most trusted brands, according to new research from Roy Morgan.

An inquiry into late payments has been extended after an outpouring of support from the small business community.

The government has committed $2 billion to making it easier for SMEs to access finance while supporting the creation of a new commercial growth fund.

Kate Carnell has written to large companies and multinationals about the late payment of invoices causing SME cashflow woes.

Despite allegations of fraud, strong-arming and abuses of power, Australia's big four banks say SME lending framework is broadly appropriate.

Employers concerned about mergers and acquisitions, employee incentives and debt need to be aware of how the new accounting standards affect them.

The code covering SME lending requires a major overhaul to protect businesses from the power of the big banks, Australia's small business watchdog says.

"Cabinet-level" discussions are taking place about a solution to improve small business funding as momentum builds for commercial solutions.

Lloyds Auctioneers has been issued with infringement notices after overcharging some consumers by hundreds of dollars, the ACCC has alleged.