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We're too ashamed to talk about scams, says survey
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We're too ashamed to talk about scams, says survey

Only 8 per cent of Australians say they would be comfortable talking to their family about being scammed, a new Commonwealth Bank survey reveals.

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AUSTRAC expects payments industry to know and report illegal tobacco sellers
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AUSTRAC expects payments industry to know and report illegal tobacco sellers

AUSTRAC has warned elements of the payments industry currently supplying payments terminals and ATMs to illegal tobacco shops that it expects them to follow the law, know their customers and report illegal transactions.

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Tap and go payments arrive on some regional NSW and Qld buses
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Tap and go payments arrive on some regional NSW and Qld buses

The NSW Government is rolling out tap and go payment options to 400 town bus services throughout regional NSW.

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Federal Government debit surcharges continue, despite proposed ban
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Federal Government debit surcharges continue, despite proposed ban

Aussies are continuing to cop debit card surcharges for Federal Government services such as new passports, visas and national parks entry, despite a proposed ban.

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Inquiry to adjudicate industry split over property settlement monopoly
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Inquiry to adjudicate industry split over property settlement monopoly

The members of a Senate Committee Inquiry face the daunting task of shaping the future of a cornerstone of the Australian economy – buying property - against a backdrop of industry discontent, outages and big business profits.

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AUSTRAC eyes tougher onboarding for banks - passport or birth certificate requirement draws criticism from industry
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AUSTRAC eyes tougher onboarding for banks - passport or birth certificate requirement draws criticism from industry

Opening a bank account could be a lot tougher for Australians under proposed changes to laws intended to disrupt financial crime.

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MP urges Treasurer and RBA to act on blended debit card pricing
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MP urges Treasurer and RBA to act on blended debit card pricing

A Labor backbencher has written to the Treasurer and Reserve Bank of Australia demanding they close a “regulatory loophole” that enables payments service providers to charge “excessive” fees via blended rates.

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Will Victoria's Open Loop transit be ready to roll in 2026, with 20k readers still on order?
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Will Victoria's Open Loop transit be ready to roll in 2026, with 20k readers still on order?

The Victorian Government is upbeat about the rollout of debit and credit card Open Loop payments for its public transport services from next year, despite rumours that its contractor, Conduent, is up sale and tens of thousands of readers are still to be delivered.

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Big Four banks and Citi get a guernsey in NSW bank tender – Fintechs and small banks to follow
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Big Four banks and Citi get a guernsey in NSW bank tender – Fintechs and small banks to follow

The NSW Government has signed five year deals updating NSW’s banking and payments services, expanding on its multi-partner banking model to “deliver an increased depth in liquidity and financial strength”.

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CBA tightens grip on Aussie transit payments with NSW contract win
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CBA tightens grip on Aussie transit payments with NSW contract win

CBA will provide transit ticketing acquiring services for the NSW Government for at least another five years and will also support the State to deliver “new technologies for improved journey planning, payment and information access”.

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Citi retains NSW Government commercial card contract for 5 years
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Citi retains NSW Government commercial card contract for 5 years

Citi has again been appointed as the provider of commercial cards for the New South Wales Government (NSW), promising to drive efficiencies through automation and reporting.