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Pacific to bank on ANZ thanks to Australian guarantee

Pacific to bank on ANZ thanks to Australian guarantee

The federal government will provide a $2 billion guarantee to ANZ bank in the Pacific for it to continue services as Australia works to lock out China.

New rules for banks to help customers in stress

New rules for banks to help customers in stress

New rules for banks to help customers in stress

New rules for banks to help customers in stress

Banks that breach a new code of practice could have their failures publicised, like those who recently charged dead customers or closed branches without notice.

Customers tapping mad as watchdog warns on card charges

Customers tapping mad as watchdog warns on card charges

Customers tapping mad as watchdog warns on card charges

Customers tapping mad as watchdog warns on card charges

A huge number of complaints over common transactions has Australia's consumer watchdog warning businesses big and small to bide by the laws or risk a fine.

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Comm Bank hikes dividend as shares hit all-time high

Comm Bank hikes dividend as shares hit all-time high

Australia's leading bank has delivered a $5.1 billion first-half cash net profit, in what analysts have called a "gravity-defying rally".

Big bank clips rates as RBA mulls next move

Big bank clips rates as RBA mulls next move

Strong retail spending figures are not expected to deter the Reserve Bank from cutting rates at its next meeting as one big bank lowers fixed-rate loans.

The $239b Aussie industry smashing investment records

The $239b Aussie industry smashing investment records

Australia's exchange-traded funds industry continues to break records and its value is tipped to rise to perhaps as much as $800 billion by 2030.

Draft anti-scam laws need better victim compo measures

Draft anti-scam laws need better victim compo measures

Consumer advocates have called for proposed scam prevention laws to be strengthened to better protect the public, while industry groups want more clarity.

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The 'existential' threat facing the corporate watchdog

The 'existential' threat facing the corporate watchdog

The 'existential' threat facing the corporate watchdog

The 'existential' threat facing the corporate watchdog

Corporations and regulators are struggling to adapt to modern business conditions and regular Australians are suffering as a result, says ASIC boss Joe Longo.

Trio avoid going to jail over attempted $21m bank fraud

Trio avoid going to jail over attempted $21m bank fraud

Trio avoid going to jail over attempted $21m bank fraud

Trio avoid going to jail over attempted $21m bank fraud

A group including a former senior employee have been spared time behind bars after attempting to defraud a major bank out of more than $20 million.

Cheap loans for firms to accelerate electric cars, utes

Cheap loans for firms to accelerate electric cars, utes

Cheap loans for firms to accelerate electric cars, utes

Cheap loans for firms to accelerate electric cars, utes

Cheap loans could save small and medium-sized businesses thousands in interest payments under a $50 million top-up aimed at reducing energy bills and emissions.

Risk or reward: mandatory climate reporting to begin

Risk or reward: mandatory climate reporting to begin

Risk or reward: mandatory climate reporting to begin

Risk or reward: mandatory climate reporting to begin

The start of mandatory reporting on climate risks for large companies and financial institutions is expected to bring challenges for entire supply chains.

ANZ chief executive forfeits $1.5m bonus after outcry

ANZ chief executive forfeits $1.5m bonus after outcry

ANZ chief executive forfeits $1.5m bonus after outcry

ANZ chief executive forfeits $1.5m bonus after outcry

The CEO of a big-four bank has forfeited a bonus worth $1.5 million after a backlash from shareholders upset about poor behaviour in its trading rooms.

Bank shareholders reject climate disclosure for lending

Bank shareholders reject climate disclosure for lending

Bank shareholders reject climate disclosure for lending

Bank shareholders reject climate disclosure for lending

A big-four bank will not need to spell out its lending intentions for fossil fuel companies as shareholders reject a pitch to change its constitution.

Scams lawsuit sends a message to Australia's banks

Scams lawsuit sends a message to Australia's banks

Scams lawsuit sends a message to Australia's banks

Scams lawsuit sends a message to Australia's banks

The corporate cop has put the nation's banks on notice after filing a civil case against HSBC Australia over its alleged failure to stop $23 million in scams.

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Westpac shareholders question bank's climate plan

Westpac shareholder activists have questioned bank executives about how its climate change policies will be applied.

Calls for leniency over 'inept' attempts to fleece bank

A group's attempts to defraud a major bank out of more than $20 million have been described as rudimentary and doomed to fail.

Bank's bungled cash fee a sign of anti-branch shift

Australia's biggest bank has backed down on a threat to charge some customers to access their own money after a 24-hour pile-on.

'Kick in the guts': bank slammed for $3 withdrawal fee

One of the big four banks has come under fire for changes to one of its everyday accounts which means some customers are slugged $3 when they withdraw cash.

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Climate damage: $7 trillion hit to standard of living

Living standards will suffer further as extreme weather hits households and businesses, an investor group warns, with insurance already out of reach for some.

Call for super funds to pump gas giants for change

An analysis of the way some of the biggest superannuation funds vote at shareholder meetings suggests they're backing down over the expansion of oil and gas.

Door opens for first-home buyers to unlock ownership

Headway has finally been made on federal housing policy reform with laws set to pass parliament to allow home buyers to buy with a smaller deposit.

NAB sued for failing customers in financial hardship

Customers facing issues such as domestic violence and serious medical conditions were let down by NAB in their requests for support, a lawsuit alleges.

Pacific expresses interest in Cook Islands' super deal

A deal will allow Cook Islanders permanently migrating home from Australia to take their nest egg with them, plugging a gap in a pact with New Zealand.

Australian finance to spark Indo-Pacific climate action

Cheap finance for climate projects is on offer from Australia for small businesses across the Pacific, Southeast Asia and South Asia.

Pacific finance needs top $2b as storms hit, seas rise

Pacific Island nations need climate finance to top $2 billion every year in addition to existing official aid, experts warn the international climate summit.

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