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  • Australian banking: Dollar moves higher
    The Australian dollar has pushed higher versus the greenback. A boost has been given to the Australian banking sector today (August 31st) as the dollar strengthened in markets.The currency moved from US$1.0661 earlier in ...
    Wed 31st Aug, 2011
  • Australian banking 'in a good position due to action taken'
    Action taken by the Reserve Bank ensured the current strength of Australian banking, it has been suggested. The current state of Australian banking vindicates action taken in the nation to prevent it from feeling the worst of ...
    Wed 31st Aug, 2011
  • Aussies 'should talk about credit cards debt'
    Getting debt worries out in the open can be a positive step. Australians who are deep in debt on their credit cards may find that opening up and talking about their situation is a good move. Terri Bodell, The Stress Doctor, ...
    Tue 30th Aug, 2011 (1 Comment)
  • Aussie credit users encouraged to spend
    A retailer has suggested that consumers should be more confident about the outlook in Australia. Aussie consumers, including those making use of credit cards, may take heart from recent comments encouraging them to spend for ...
    Tue 30th Aug, 2011
  • Issues such as credit card debt 'should be shared with staff'
    Companies with financial problems such as credit card debt have been advised to be open with their employees. Australian companies, including those seeking the best business accounts, will benefit from sharing details ...
    Tue 30th Aug, 2011
  • RBA chief calls for credit card surcharge reform
    Credit card charges have been discussed by one expert. Credit card surcharges put in place by Australian banking corporations have been the subject of criticism by one industry chief. Eddie Grobler, divisional president of ...
    Fri 26th Aug, 2011
  • Deposit-based savings account 'is a shrewd acquisition'
    Savings accounts come highly recommended by one expert. Aussie consumers have been advised that a deposit-based savings account is one of the first financial tools they should ensure they have at their disposal.Phil Perry, a ...
    Fri 26th Aug, 2011
  • Australian banking 'is supremely healthy'
    The state of banking down under is said to be good. The Australian banking sector has won further praise this week from the Australian Bankers' Association (ABA), which has backed claims made by the Reserve Bank.A ...
    Fri 26th Aug, 2011
  • Australia's Woolworths figures suggest no rise in credit card spending
    Retail figures in Australia are not living up to expectations. Credit card users may still be holding back from using their plastic when shopping in Australia, after the country's chain of Woolworths stores predicted a ...
    Thu 25th Aug, 2011
  • Banks 'can do more to please best accounts holders'
    Communication is the key to great banking. Banks in Australia are among those to have been advised that they can do more to satisfy the holders of their best accounts.Lawrence Gold, a financial expert, has had his say on the ...
    Thu 25th Aug, 2011
  • Pay by card 'for free Aussie credit'
    Aussie credit can be obtained by paying by card. Access to free Aussie credit has been highlighted by an expert as one of the advantages of using cards to pay for transactions and purchases.Justin Modray, spokesman for ...
    Wed 24th Aug, 2011
  • Australian banking 'is safest in the world'
    Australian banking moved into a position of new strength this week. The Australian banking system has been praised this week, with bond markets said to be rating it as the world's safest financial haven at the current ...
    Wed 24th Aug, 2011
  • Australian banking: Dollar up in trading
    The Australian dollar enjoyed a positive day. The Australian banking industry received a further boost late today (August 24th) when it was announced that the country's currency had risen in value.According to the Wall ...
    Wed 24th Aug, 2011
  • Aussie credit cards 'are leading to cashless wallets'
    The future is seemingly bright for the best credit cards in Australia. The widespread use of Aussie credit cards is leading some people to a situation where they have very few dollars in cash in their wallets.One of these ...
    Tue 23rd Aug, 2011
  • Aussie credit situation 'is volatile'
    Australian investors are concerned by debt elsewhere in the world. The Aussie credit situation down under is wild and unpredictable, if the latest findings on the subject are anything to go by.A report by Bloomberg has found ...
    Tue 23rd Aug, 2011
  • Future of Australian banking is "alarming"
    There are worrying signs, despite Australia's strong banking system. Those involved in Australian banking – as well as residents of the country – may have reason to be concerned by the way the industry is ...
    Mon 22nd Aug, 2011
  • Rugby World Cup could lure Aussie credit card users to New Zealand
    Aussie consumers will spend in New Zealand this summer. A large number of Aussie credit cards will be in use in New Zealand next month when the Rugby Union World Cup gets underway in the country.The nation is likely to ...
    Mon 22nd Aug, 2011
  • Aussie credit card spending on flights 'on the up'
    Flights could be hitting Australians in the pocket. An increasing amount of money may be put on Aussie credit cards by those booking business flights in the country.According to the American Express Business Travel Monitor, ...
    Mon 22nd Aug, 2011
  • Expert: Research Aussie credit card deals before signing up
    It can pay to put in a bit of work before gaining a credit card. An expert has urged people to read the small print before signing up to any form of personal loan – including Aussie credit cards.Liz Dunscombe, director ...
    Fri 19th Aug, 2011
  • Businesses 'relying on people to spend on Aussie credit cards'
    Australian firms need people to save less and spend more. Aussie credit cards – and other methods of payment – must increase in use if the country's businesses are to fully recover from the financial ...
    Fri 19th Aug, 2011
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