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Joint bank accounts not in favour
Research has found an increase number of Australian couples choosing to keep their finances separate
NAB: "Australians are fast adopters of technology"
NAB wins Canstar Bank of the Year – Everyday Banking Award. We interview NAB Executive General Manager, Deposits & Transaction Services Michael Starkey . The way that we transact has changed fundamentally over the past few years as use of cards outstrip the more traditional cheques and cash. At its core though, the importance of great-value cost and service from our financial institutions remains the same. Each year Canstar researches everyday banking accounts across Australia to award its Bank of the Year – Everyday Banking. In 2016 Canstar is pleased to congratulate NAB for comprehensively claiming the Award. Cansatr caught up … Continued
Lack of access to finance becoming a huge problem for Australians
A report published by CSI & NAB has shown that over 3 million Australians are experiencing financial exclusion from finance products & services.
Aussie banknotes are the least sexist
Australians next generation of banknotes will be vision-impaired friendly
What type of savings account do people want?
What people are looking for in a savings account, based on CANSTAR's extensive database.
Bankwest wins Innovation Award for Easy Alerts account functionality
Bankwest's Easy Alerts service wins Canstar 2016 Innovation Award
Some Tax Office Facts
About the Australian Tax Office (ATO)
5 ways your spending habits can change the world
Ever wonder what we can do to change the world when modern life is so busy? Here are 5 small spending habits that can make a big difference
Will you be celebrating Valentine's Day this year?
Many Aussies still enjoy spending Valentine's Day with their significant other. Where did Valentine's Day come from? How do other countries celebrate?
What are your rights when it comes to a refund?
Sometimes we buy something that doesn’t work or falls apart. So what are your rights to a refund in Australia? When you buy products or services they come with automatic guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law that they will do all the things you would normally expect them to do. They must also be safe, lasting, with no faults and look acceptable. Acceptable quality takes into account what would normally be expected for the type of product and cost. If there is a problem with goods you have bought, the store may have to provide a replacement, refund, repair or … Continued
Interchange fees: stakeholders to have their say
Payments System Board requests a consultation paper on interchange fees
7 Christmas gift ideas for your ageing parents
They may swear they have everything, but here are some gifts your ageing parents might find helpful in their daily life.
What is an omnishopper?
What is an omnishopper? Mastercard explains.
New Payments Platform on track for release in 2017
The Australian New Payments Platform is on track for release in mid-2017. Get ready to say hello to a faster way to pay.
Spaving – saving by spending
When spending helps you to save
Pay Someone With A Mobile Phone Number & Other Alternative Payment Methods
The face of everyday transactions is changing, thanks to PayPal and other alternative payment methods. Many people have already benefited and you could, too.
ATM Fees: Are they justified?
Along with credit card interest rates, apparently Labor′s Sam Dastyari and the Greens′ Peter Whish-Wilson also want ATM fees to be investigated.
The convenience of cardless cash
Commbank wins Canstar Innovation award for Cardless Cash
How your bank protects you
[bw_lead]Your savings are under threat from hackers. It sounds dramatic, but every day criminals from around the world are attempting to steal money from bank customers. They develop new and sophisticated methods to net up to one billion dollars. It?s a race that our banks spend many millions of dollars to keep up with. Internet Security: Are you cyber-smart? What do our banks do to protect us? Banks spend millions on computer security. It?s a necessary cost for them because they?re required to refund customers who have been defrauded through no fault of their own. According to the Australian Federal … Continued
Innovation Excellence winner: Tap & Pay
Tap & Pay is a near-field communication (NFC) solution that essentially marks the next step in the introduction of the “mobile wallet”.
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