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$160 billion flows through mobile wallets each year

Mobile payments jumped by almost 30 percent last year and now outnumber ATM cash withdrawals by more than 10 to one. A new Australian Banking Association (ABA) report

Insurance woes drive complaints to Ombudsman

More Australians are being angered by insurance companies and investment advice, keeping complaints about financial institutions above 100,000 over the past 12

Police and banks unite to target money mules

Australians who rent out their bank accounts to criminals are in the crosshairs of both the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Banking Association (ABA). AFP

Brisbane 2032 volunteers a billion-dollar opportunity

The volunteering effort needed to deliver the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has the potential to contribute to a $70 billion legacy boost to the Australian

Nuanced CGT reform would boost housing supply

Tweaks to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) could facilitate the build of 130,000 extra homes over the next five years. A new McKell Institute discussion paper argues instead of

ATO beefs up app security as tax-time scams increase

A 150 percent increase in scams impersonating the Australian Tax Office has prompted the ATO to beef up security on its app. ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said

Advisers disappearing as millions seek guidance

A more than 40 percent drop in the number of financial advisers in Australia in just over five years is threatening to impact the lifestyles of retirees. CPA Australia

Brisbane rents up 65 percent over 10 years

Rents in Brisbane have risen by more than 65 percent over the past decade. New research shows the Queensland capital had the third highest rate of increases of all

RBA recommends removal of card surcharges

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has recommended surcharges be removed for payments made by credit cards. A RBA consultation paper, released as part of its review of

Breaking up is expensive to do in 2025

Dual housing and cost-of-living crises are consigning couples to remain into failing marriages. Leading family lawyer Kylie Burke said financial issues were more than

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