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Who are you really banking with?

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:51:00 GMT

CREDIT unions are calling for better disclosure of the true ownership of some of Australia’s biggest banking brands amid competition concerns.

Banks are using secret data

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT

BATTLERS are either being refused home loans or not being given as good a deal as the wealthy under new criteria used by the big lenders.

Best and worst home loans revealed

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 21:53:00 GMT

FOR the first time the long-run difference between the best and worst home loans can be revealed - and it's nearly $1000 a year.

D-day for payday lenders

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 23:52:00 GMT

THE $800 million payday lending sector's business model has been blown apart by new laws that aim to protect vulnerable borrowers.

Payday giant accused of having a lend

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:22:00 GMT

A MAJOR payday lender is being probed by the corporate regulator over allegations it has doled out loans that can't be repaid.

Interest rates to stay on hold

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 10:27:00 GMT

INTEREST Rates are tipped to stay on hold when the RBA board meets as the Aussie dollar's descent below parity takes pressure off the economy.

Financial troubles? Avoid the banks

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

AUSTRALIA'S big four banks are failing customers facing financial ruin.

BankSA cuts fixed rate mortgages

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

HOMEOWNERS will be the winners after BankSA ignited a discount war on fixed rate mortgages, which are already at all time low levels.

Death of the cheque in five years

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:42:01 GMT

THE cheque has one foot in the grave with predictions it could be killed off within just five years.

Reform fails to get you to switch banks

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:45:01 GMT

A REFORM that makes it easier for customers to swap banks has failed to take off, writes Sophie Elsworth

New, low-fee funds more popular

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT

A MASSIVE investor money switch from managed funds to a cheaper newcomer - exchange-traded funds - is expected to accelerate.

ANZ irks business customers, says survey

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:32:13 GMT

ANZ ranks lowest for satisfaction among the big four banks according to business customers, while the Commonwealth and Westpac are tied in first place.

ANZ irks business customers, says survey

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:32:13 GMT

ANZ ranks lowest for satisfaction among the big four banks according to business customers, while the Commonwealth and Westpac are tied in first place.

ANZ irks business customers, says survey

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:32:13 GMT

ANZ ranks lowest for satisfaction among the big four banks according to business customers, while the Commonwealth and Westpac are tied in first place.

Change is on the cards for credit fees

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT

ABOUT 90 per cent of credit cards on the market attract annual fees and some users are forking out up to $700 a year.

Hefty overdraft costs can hurt you

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT

ALMOST half of all transaction accounts offer overdraft facilities but users could be getting stung with hefty costs for falling into the red.

Change is on the cards for credit fees

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT

ABOUT 90 per cent of credit cards on the market attract annual fees and some users are forking out up to $700 a year.

Anger over telemarketing customers pay for

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:27:59 GMT

BANK customers are angry over a telemarketing tactic that effectively makes customers pay for calls about insurance products.

Anger over telemarketing customers pay for

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:27:59 GMT

BANK customers are angry over a telemarketing tactic that effectively makes customers pay for calls about insurance products.

Bank costs down but no rate cuts to follow

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:12:29 GMT

WHOLESALE funding costs for banks improving but any moves to independently cut rates are unlikely to be made until next year.

Banking on video for the future

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT

CONVERSING with banking experts through a computer screen still has a few hurdles to overcome until customers feel at ease.

Banking on video for the future

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT

CONVERSING with banking experts through a computer screen still has a few hurdles to overcome until customers feel at ease.

Steve and Iris's living 'nightmare'

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 03:01:12 GMT

THEY'RE nearly 80 and faced ruin after they became too sick to pay off a crippling bank loan. But there's good news for this Sydney couple.

Steve and Iris's living 'nightmare'

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 03:01:12 GMT

THEY'RE nearly 80 and faced ruin after they became too sick to pay off a crippling bank loan. But there's good news for this Sydney couple.

Credit card or personal loan? How to choose

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMT

PLASTIC fantastic or personal loan - the debate over which is the best way to borrow has never been greater.