eChoice enters voluntary administration

Online mortgage introducer eChoice announced yesterday that its operations have been placed in the hands of voluntary administrators after a secured creditor said it could "no longer continue to suppo.. read more

ANZ responds to RBA call for Tap 'n' Go eftpos

ANZ Banking Group is already moving to upgrade its merchant terminals to accommodate contactless debit card transactions through the eftpos network, but has indicated that small and medium size mercha.. read more

Counting the cost of delayed financial reform

While the consumer and business advocates agitating for a high-powered inquiry into Australia's major banks speculate about how the numbers in the House of Representatives might fall their way in comi.. read more

Merchants lash out at CBA

Merchants are calling on the Reserve Bank to investigate allegations that CBA and other banks have inflated the cost of accepting card payments since the beginning of September. read more

Banks extra sensitive on merchant fees

Trust between merchants and Commonwealth Bank may have touched a new low last week after a bank spokesperson revealed the contents of a sensitive letter sent to a retail industry peak body by Australi.. read more

NAB juggles AML transparency

Austrac last night declined to comment on whether National Australia Bank might be the next big financial institution to face legal action over possible non-compliance with anti-money laundering laws. read more

NAB reveals potentially costly AML issues

NAB has revealed in notes to its annual report that it has identified "issues and weaknesses" in its anti-money laundering compliance program, forcing it to disclose a contingent liability. read more