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ANZ promises to lend $1 billion to new small businesses

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In a bid to position itself as SME-friendly and capture new business, ANZ has promised $1 billion in loans to start-ups over the next year, with the bank saying it understood the challenges faced by new businesses in the first few months of operation.

ANZ promises to lend $1 billion to new small businesses

Australia Post cashes in on online retail boom

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Australia Post has been criticised across the board after announcing its pricing overhaul on parcel post, which in some cases has made sending a parcel up to 30% more expensive.

Australia Post cashes in on online retail boom

More Aussie households managing to save

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It seems the year is off to a good start for many Australian households, with almost half the population saying they were able to put money aside during the past three months.

More Aussie households managing to save

Greater contributions and flexible workplaces the answer for super baby debt

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Research from Canstar recently confirmed that women who stay at home as mothers for 10 years from the age of 30 stand to lose $290 000 from their superannuation. Flexible working arrangements and extra contributions are being touted as the answer to 'sup

Greater contributions and flexible workplaces the answer for super baby debt

Greens big bank levy shot down by Swan

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The Greens proposal to levy the Big Four banks has been dismissed by Treasurer Wayne Swan, who said it was not under consideration by the federal government.

Greens big bank levy shot down by Swan

ASIC Responsible Lending Guidelines bring new focus to Payday Loans

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released an updated guide to help credit providers comply with responsible lending obligations under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009.

ASIC Responsible Lending Guidelines bring new focus to Payday Loans

MasterCards MasterPass digital wallet to debut in Australia

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Users in Australia and Canada will be the first to try MasterCards new digital wallet MasterPass, ahead of the US and UK, and the rest of the world.

MasterCards MasterPass digital wallet to debut in Australia

Aussies giving away too much in super fees

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According to new research, Australians spent around $20 billion on superannuation fees last year, with the average Aussie spending $2000 a year on super fees, and some older Australians paying as much as $6000 a year.

Aussies giving away too much in super fees

Name confusion causes problems on migrants credit files

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Moving to another country can involve making a number of difficult adjustments. Migrants who move to Australia may have to deal with learning a new language and fitting into a new culture, as well as learning about the countries economy.

Name confusion causes problems on migrants credit files

Valentine's Day - All you need is love and money

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Another holiday, another reason to open your wallet. Valentine's Day is just around the corner — a day that was once associated with love and affection, now seems to encourage feelings that are more cynical than romantical.

Valentine's Day - All you need is love and money