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Westpac, CommBank, ANZ and NAB: Are The Big Four Banks Still… Big?
An immigrant father coming to Australia with no university degree, but a job opportunity with a bank that would change the rest of his life, his wife’s and ultimately, mine. …
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Written by Angelica Silva
• 26/03/2021 • 11 minute read
Buy Now Pay Later Giant, Afterpay, Announces Partnership with Westpac
Through technology and data, Afterpay and Westpac are partnering-up to build stronger and better-quality customer relationships. In a strategic shift towards banking, Australia’s most prominent player in the buy now …
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Written by Angelica Silva
• 26/03/2021 • 3 minute read
How Banks Failed Consumers During COVID-19
The big four banks, namely – Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, NAB, and ANZ haven’t been the most trustworthy institutions in the eyes of the general public. According to the quarterly Trust …
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Written by Trudie Cross
• 26/03/2021 • 7 minute read
WARNING: Do you really need a loan today?*
It can be expensive to borrow small amounts of money and borrowing may not solve your money problems.
Check your options before you borrow:
- For information about other options for managing bills and debts, call 1800 007 007 from anywhere in Australia to talk to a free and independent financial counsellor.
- Talk to your electricity, gas, phone or water provider to see if you can work out a payment plan.
- If you are on government benefits, ask if you can receive an advance from Centrelink: www.humanservices.gov.au/advancepayments.
The Australian Government's MoneySmart website shows you how small amount loans work and suggests other options that may help you.
*This statement is an Australian Government requirement under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009.