Cash
The $6 trillion gamble the RBA isn’t willing to take
The Reserve Bank has ruled out creating its own digital currency, partly over fears it could undermine the nation’s entire banking system.
- by Shane Wright
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Opinion
Opinion
The costly business of cash has to change
When debating surcharges imposed on people who pay with a card versus physical money, I’ve lost track of the number of times I’ve had to explain that cash is not free.
- by Shane Wright
‘It doesn’t run out of battery’: How close are we to a cashless economy?
Most members of Gen Z say they won’t be using cash within a decade. But is Australia ready to ditch notes and coins?
- by David Swan
Analysis
Analysis
Savers told to act fast as term deposit rates tumble
There is still a window of opportunity to lock in a good term deposit interest rate, but only if you act fast.
- by John Collett
‘The fakes are getting better’: Restaurants hit with counterfeit money crime
With their credit cards maxed out, more diners are using cash – some of it fake in another blow to the struggling hospitality industry.
- by Dani Valent
Mary Street Bakery goes back to cash after angry customers abuse staff too many times
Despite the rapidly declining use of cash, small business owners are opting to accept physical tender in a bid to keep customers happy. But the cost is high.
- by Claire Ottaviano
Banknotes featuring Charles will be rare as cash is no longer king
Financial and environmental considerations mean new British notes bearing King Charles’ portrait will be few and far between for some time.
- by Tom Rees
Opinion
Opinion
Cash is dead. Why are we still pretending it isn’t?
Cash will be gone in just seven years time, but many of us are still trying to hold on to the past. It’s time we move forward and embrace it.
- by Bec Wilson
New gold rush: Youngsters flock to viral ‘beans’ amid uncertainty
In a mini new gold rush, young people are jumping on a viral trend that taps into a desire for financial security.
- by Lisa Visentin
It turns out, money does grow on trees in Nepal
The Japanese love their beautiful yen bills, with their elegant, understated designs printed on tough, off-white plant fibre.
- by Bhadra Sharma and Alex Travelli
Australia will work with Trump if that’s the card we’re dealt: Treasurer
Jim Chalmers has held high-level meetings in Washington ahead of unveiling this year’s budget, which he says will target “economic security”.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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