Which banks allow free ATM withdrawals?

Commonwealth Bank caused a stir on 24 September when it eliminated ATM withdrawal fees for non-customers – forcing other lenders to follow its lead.

Housing affordability problem gets new solution

RACQ Bank debuts with 13 branches

One of Australia’s largest member organisations has just opened a mutual bank, which it claims will be “a trusted alternative to shareholder-owned, profit-hungry banks”.

Big banks help smaller rivals by abolishing ATM fees

Smaller lenders will be the surprise winner from yesterday’s decision by the big four banks to no longer impose ATM fees on non-customers.

ATM fees just the tip of a $4-billion-dollar iceberg

While yesterday’s decision by the big four banks to dump controversial ATM fees has been met with applause, it’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to bank fees.

Historic win for consumers as the big banks say goodbye to ATM fees

Today’s decision by all four big banks to abolish ATM fees is a historic win for consumers, according to leading comparison site RateCity.com.au.

Why do banks change interest rates when the cash rate is steady?

Banks, credit unions, building societies and non-bank lenders often take their lead from the Reserve Bank of Australia when making decisions about interest rates.

5 bad habits that keep people trapped in debt

Would you buy a $1 coin off somebody for $1.20? The idea sounds ludicrous, but people who are in debt traps do something similar all the time.

CBA makes it easier to pay with phones and watches

Commonwealth Bank has unveiled two new on-the-go payment methods for consumers.

Government unveils tax incentive to build more affordable housing

The federal government has released draft legislation to implement its “comprehensive housing affordability plan for Australians”.