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This Month
Armaguard, banks seek independent price-setter for cash delivery
Resolving the cash transport drama is one step closer, with a callout this week for an expert to set contract prices – at a fair margin for Linfox.
Business leaders warn the big economic challenges are being ignored
Former leaders of the Business Council and Reserve Bank say the standard of economic policy in the election campaign is among the worst in decades.
Westpac’s $50,000 call centre clash lands bank in PR nightmare
The lending giant thought it had detected a scam. But a customer is adamant he was denied access to his money with no explanation. And he’s gone public.
Bankruptcy catches up with accountant linked to tax fraudsters
Filomina Kyriacou – linked to some notorious tax fraudsters – has avoided tax debts and unpaid loans worth nearly $4 million by declaring herself bankrupt.
Bank stocks still seen as a haven by investors
Bank shares are down 15pc from February peaks but have performed relatively better during the Trump tariff turmoil, as investors struggle to find alternatives.
Strap in for long trade war, CBA warns
Commonwealth Bank chief economist Luke Yeaman says the economic pain from Donald Trump’s trade disruption will not end soon.
CBA and Westpac mull removing numbers from their credit cards
Australia is expected to be the first major market to embrace numberless credit cards in the next two years, according to Mastercard.
Market mayhem ends the ASX’s era of effortless momentum
The seeds of this blow-off stretch back beyond Donald Trump. It’s Commonwealth Bank at $160, Pro Medicus soaring to the moon and momentum crushing markets.
Ex-CBA business banking chiefs land at real estate group
Mario Saia and Andrew Hazell will establish a debt advisory arm under the HTL Group.
March
Labor bets $15m on using quantum technology to fight cyberattacks
The government’s National Reconstruction Fund is the lead investor in a funding round for Canberra-based QuintessenceLabs, which is also backed by Westpac.
RBNZ to review capital requirements amid political pressure
The central bank will conduct an assessment of key settings and engage independent international experts after the unexpected resignation of its governor.
Dion Lee’s collapse blows up the wealthy Levis retailing family
Rod Levis started a clothing empire that grew from Cue to Veronika Maine to Dion Lee. Now his son says he was forced out, and is demanding his share.
Executive changes disrupt big banks as BoQ sounds out CEO candidates
The musical chairs have started one rung down from the big banks’ top jobs, and everyone is looking for new hires. When will the music stop?
CBA steps ups competition for AI engineers by opening Seattle office
The bank is deepening connections with Amazon Web Services and Microsoft, including putting IT teams together in a new US office.
The easy days of banks buying their own shares are numbered
The big four have bought nearly $30 billion worth of their own shares since August 2021. What happens when that buying stops?
PsiQuantum targets $9.5b valuation, handing Labor a potential windfall
The Silicon Valley-headquartered quantum computing start-up is heavily backed by the federal and Queensland governments, and is raising about $1.2 billion.
RBA tells banks national interest not profit comes first on payments system
RBA assistant governor Brad Jones accused banks of putting profit over the national interest in the roll-out of a critical system that moves $18 trillion payments.
Aussie franchisees to lob complaint with ACCC, amid bullying claims
Commonwealth Bank-backed Aussie Home Loans is embroiled in a stoush with a group of its franchisees, in a dispute that is headed to the ACCC.
CBA contract loss sends Helia into spiral days after CEO sell-down
The company, formerly known as Genworth, said the bank had entered exclusive negotiations with one of its rivals and its lucrative agreement would end.
Westpac targets defence lending as banks deepen national security ties
Under pressure from the Trump administration, major economies are increasing their military spending. The big lenders can see opportunity to provide financing.