ING removes international ATM operator fee rebate from August 1

Australian ING customers heading abroad will notice a change in the amount of money they get back in overseas fee refunds, as the bank scraps its international ATM operator fee rebates. ING announced earlier this year it would no longer be offering up to five rebates a month of international ATM operator fees from August … Read more

NAB bank increases fixed rates for the second time in a week ahead of Reserve Bank of Australia decision

One of Australia’s biggest banks has increased its fixed rates for borrowers for the second time in just over a week. NAB on Friday announced it would increase the fixed rates for owner-occupiers and investors by up to 0.20 per cent. Those increases follow similar hikes last Friday, resulting in some rates increasing by up … Read more

Time for government, companies to adopt artificial intelligence: Deloitte India

The Deloitte CEO said whether it is manufacturing, banking, services or agriculture – technology is key for India’s aspirations in any of these sectors. Synopsis “Indian companies need to re-skill, train, and acquire more relevant talent, if they are to successfully integrate AI technologies. Most importantly, they should be willing to make the continued investment. … Read more

Westpac customers offered more convenience for cash transactions

Westpac customers will have more bank branches available for cash transactions as part of a new plan to support customer accessibility. The company said customers can visit any Westpac, St George, BankSA or Bank of Melbourne branch across Australia for their cash transactions, with new technology now connecting the branch network. “This completes a major … Read more

Nationwide ANZ banking outage reported by customers left without access

A technical issue locked ANZ customers out of their accounts for several hours, with the bank scrambling to address the nationwide outage and get services back online. A spokesperson for the bank confirmed the issue on Friday afternoon, saying it was affecting the ANZ app, online banking, credit and debit card transactions, as well as … Read more

Sydney HSBC bank customer ‘devastated’ after being scammed out of $50,000 in savings after seemingly innocent text

A Sydney man says a surprise plan to take his parents overseas has been dashed after he was duped out of $50,000 in a cruel scam. HSBC Australia customer Gerald Chin told 7NEWS.com.au his nightmare started when he received what he thought was an innocuous text from his bank asking him to call them on … Read more

Commonwealth Bank to cut almost 200 jobs across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth

Commonwealth Bank is cutting almost 200 jobs across three Australian capital cities, blaming a downturn in retail banking, a union representing workers said. The Financial Sector Union said, following talks with Commonwealth Bank Australia, 192 jobs would be cut from Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in sectors including consumer finance, everyday banking, home buying operations and … Read more

Junk insurance refunds: Tracey heard about junk insurance one night before receiving a $90,000 refund

Tracey was at home cooking dinner one night when she heard a 7NEWS segment about junk insurance. Months later, she would receive a $90,000 refund she had no idea she was owed. “When I heard the segment I went ‘oh my goodness’ and quickly wrote all the information down,” she told 7NEWS.com.au. For more Personal … Read more

NAB the first of the big four banks to hike rates following RBA increase

There is more financial pain on the cards for Australian borrowers, with all four of Australia’s big banks announcing they would lift mortgage rates following the Reserve Bank’s Melbourne Cup day hike. The Reserve Bank delivered a 25 basis point increase to the official cash rate on Tuesday. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: After four months … Read more

NAB branch closures in QLD, NSW, VIC and ACT slammed as ‘betrayal of the community’

National Australia Bank will close five branches next year, the bank has confirmed. NAB retail executive Krissie Jones said the branches to be closed on March 7, 2024 are Tuggeranong in ACT, Scone in NSW, Emerald in Greater Melbourne, Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast and Balmain in Sydney. She said the closures were a … Read more