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Reports major bank is suffering huge outage

Down Detector is showing the bank is in the midst of an outage, with 321 reports issued by Tuesday. 

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A new study has found adding smiling emojis to payment terminals saw hospitality workers receive higher tips.

Anger as major bank announces closure of more than a dozen branches

‘This is an attack on regional communities that depend on local bank branches.’

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People First Bank announced the closure of 18 branches, including 11 Heritage Bank branches and seven People’s Choice branches, from 4pm on April 4. 

How much a February rate cut will save homeowners every month

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Homeowners could be in for some financial relief, with hope the RBA will cut rates at it February meeting.

Staggering rise in bank fees paid by Aussies households

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A rise in people spending money while overseas contributed to a jump in bank fee revenue.

Last big bank holdout against February rate cut folds

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The big four banks are in consensus that the Reserve Bank will cut interest rates in February after NAB joined Westpac in moving forward its prediction from May.

Interest rate cut hopes rise on soft inflation print

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Lower than expected underlying inflation has elevated hopes of an interest rate cut in February. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)