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ETFs positively impacting confidence in investing

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Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are having a positive impact on Aussies’ understanding of how investing works, with benefits being particularly felt by younger investors. 40% of ETF investors noted that investing in ETFs helped them to improve their understanding of investing more broadly, with almost one third of this group stating they have since explored … Continued

National survey highlights SMEs struggling with payments processes

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Australia’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are battling rising costs, cash flow strain and tighter credit conditions, with new research showing 80% of SMEs are still using manual processes for expenses. An OFX (IPSOS) survey of more than 500 SME accountants and finance decision makers reveals that manual processes, security concerns and late payments are … Continued

Data Reveals ‘Strategic Gap’ Costing Australian Banks Customers

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Key Facts: New research examining 108 Australian financial institutions reveals a critical strategic gap in digital customer acquisition, with many customers abandoning processes early Financial institutions often require channel switching (printing, scanning, phoning) during digital processes, causing significant customer friction Three main challenges identified: inflexible legacy systems, financial constraints, and regulatory burden New market research … Continued

House of Representatives Economics Committee to hear from CEOs of Australia’s four major banks

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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics has commenced a review of Australia’s four major banks with public hearings to be held in Canberra next week with the CEOs of ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, National Australia Bank and Westpac. Committee Chair, the Hon Ed Husic MP, said ‘these hearings play an important part in opening up to public view … Continued

Renown Lending Appoints Mitchell Chadevski as New General Manager Amid National Expansion

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Key Facts: KEY FACTS New Appointment: Mitchell Chadevski, General Manager, Renown Lending Previous Role: Business Development Manager (Asset-Backed Lending & Construction Finance) Reason for Appointment: Continued national growth, operational scale, and internal leadership development Responsibilities: National operations, staff leadership, strategic execution, broker engagement, workflow management, and growth initiatives Business Focus: Private credit, asset-backed lending, construction … Continued

ZOQQ Expands Its Enterprise Fintech Platform to Empower Global Business Growth Through Seamless Multi-Currency, Card, and Cross-Border Payment Solutions

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Empowering enterprises to scale globally with a unified suite of API-driven banking, Cards, FX, and cross-border payment solutions. SINGAPORE, SG / LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / November 11, 2025 / ZOQQ, a global fintech innovator transforming how businesses connect financially across borders, today announced the launch of its revamped platform and the website – … Continued

Conservation collaboration set to protect Wimmera’s unique wildlife

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Key Facts: – Trust for Nature is partnering with Bank Australia to manage the bank’s 2,117 ha conservation reserve in the Wimmera – The reserve protects important habitat for threatened species such as the South-east Red-tailed Black-cockatoo Threatened wildlife like the critically endangered South-east Red-tailed Black-cockatoo have a bright future thanks to a renewed conservation partnership … Continued

GENIUNE GAME CHANGER: Queensland Country Bank says combined government programs are a major boost for first home buyers

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Queensland Country Bank says combined government programs are a major boost for first home buyers   Queensland Country Bank has welcomed budget announcements from the Federal and Queensland Governments to improve housing affordability and increase support for homeowners with the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme (the Scheme). The Scheme replaced the Home Guarantee Scheme on … Continued