More bank branches to close as Westpac, CBA and NAB to layoff 182 staff combined
The Westpac Group will close 24 branches, CBA will close five and the NAB will close eight banks, the Finance Sector Union says.
RBA hikes cash rate target 0.5% to 1.35%, matching market predictions as the central bank battles inflation
The Reserve Bank of Australia hiked the cash rate target 0.5% on Tuesday, matching market expectations as the central bank battles inflation.
NAB enters crowded BNPL market with zero-fee NAB Now Pay Later
NAB's new buy now, pay later endeavour will be rolled out in July and will offer a zero fees alternative to competitors in the market.
NAB employee accuses big four bank of “boys’ club” culture, bullying and pay discrimination
A longtime NAB employee has accused the company of failing to act on reports of her manager’s poor behaviour, in a federal case that shines a spotlight on an alleged “boys' club” culture at Australia’s biggest banks.
Mr Flamboyant’s fraud charge begs the question: How can suppliers ensure they’re paid?
A Double Bay florist has been charged with fraud after he was accused of skimming his customer's credit cards and not paying his suppliers for work already completed.
John Durie: No people in the CBD means no business for SMEs
Signs of life are returning to our CBDs, but small businesses hoping for a quick rebound may be disappointed, writes John Durie.
John Durie: The banks are chasing SMEs but costs of doing business keep rising
Businesses large and small face a growing shortage of staff, while everything is costing more than it used to.
NAB underpayments saga hits a roadblock
A problem has arisen in NAB’s attempts to repay thousands of current and former staff who are owed money due to underpayments.
Explained: The small business support available from the big four banks
More small businesses are receiving hardship support from their banks amid ongoing lockdowns in the country’s two most populous states.
Meet the co-founders of Spriggy, who just banked $35 million in their mission to boost financial literacy for kids
Aussie pocket-money startup Spriggy has bagged $35 million in Series B funding, as it looks to build on the momentum built during the COVID-19 pandemic and the shift way from cash.
New skills needed: How to equip your business against a cyber attack
The threat of cyber attacks in 2021 is a very real one, and many have not been prepared, a recent report from RMIT Online reveals.
Xinja returns all customer deposits as it finalises exit from banking scene
Neobank Xinja has become the first authorised deposit-taking institution in Australia to return its deposits to customers, after finalising its exit from the local banking scene.
