No Christmas miracle for SMEs as trading conditions remain ‘soft’
NAB economists say SME trading conditions are likely to "remain soft" in the "near-term" as retailers prepare for Christmas trading.
Four questions for the banks: What the ACCC should investigate in its mortgage pricing inquiry
Treasurer Frydenberg has asked the ACCC to do another inquiry into the banks' pricing practices, and there are four questions it ought to be asking.
Major banks cop mortgage pricing inquiry as competitors nip at their heels
The ACCC has been directed to launch a mortgage pricing inquiry that will examine barriers for consumers looking to ditch the big banks.
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.
Are credit card surcharges worth the hassle? Europcar fined $350,000 for excessive fees
Europcar has become the latest business to find itself in hot water over credit card surcharges. So, are the charges even worth it?
“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.
NAB leaks personal data of 13,000 customers in embarrassing snafu
NAB has become embroiled in its second significant "human error"-related data breach in just three years, and has apologised to customers.
Pressure on NAB to reduce tap-and-go costs as other banks fully implement cheaper routing
Pressure is building on NAB to implement reforms which would make it cheaper for merchants to process tap-and-go card payments.
ASIC approves July 1 business banking reforms, but delays decision on controversial definition
ASIC has given a partial tick of approval to proposed changes to how small businses banking is regulated, but more controversial changes remain in question.
Concerns SMEs could miss out on royal commission compensation as AFCA receives expanded remit
AFCA's small business lead is encouraging business owners with complaints to give him a ring, while others call for the authorities remit to be expanded.
NAB axes fees for 65,000 small businesses in post royal commission streamlining
NAB is axing a tranche of fees in an effort to simplify its relationship with around 65,000 small business clients in the wake of the royal commision.
Free legal advice for small-business victims of banking misconduct under Labor election pitch
Small businesses will be able to access free legal advice to help them with claims against banks if Labor wins the next election.
