ASIC report finds banks are failing scam victims
When scammers target you for your money, your bank is unlikely to be of much help.
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ACCC launches inquiry into bank interest rates
Home loan rates are on the rise, but the rates for customer deposits haven’t kept up.
Banks and insurers called on to prevent financial abuse in family violence situations
Report urges financial service providers to ensure their products aren’t used in financial abuse and family violence situations.
Regional bank branch closures affect marginalised Australians
A total of 575 bank branches closed between 2017 and 2021, leaving many customers in the lurch.
Commonwealth Bank drops Dollarmites
After long campaign by CHOICE, pin is finally pulled on ‘shonky’ school banking program.
What’s the best online payment method?
Poli, Bpay, Eftpos, credit cards or PayPal – find the payment method that works for you.
Days are numbered for Queensland school banking programs
Following a CHOICE Shonky for CBA’s Dollarmites program and a damning ASIC report, Queensland follows the ACT and Victoria and bans school banking.
Why safe lending laws are too important to lose
The government has proposed axing lending laws that protect every Australian – here’s why we can’t let that happen.
Campaigning in Canberra: Inside the fight to save our safe lending laws
CHOICE’s banking policy adviser shares a personal account of his recent trip to Parliament to fight for safe lending laws.
Adelaide’s cost of living crisis to get worse with safe lending repeal
As the sun sets on South Australia’s dream of affordable living, the financially vulnerable need all the protection they can get.