Aimee Chanthadavong

NAB swaps out acting chief tech as search continues

National Australia Bank has shuffled Matt Lawrance into the acting chief technology and operations officer role as Bob Melrose takes on the Retail Banking executive general manager position.

August 31, 2016 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Banking

Apple claims giving Australian banks negotiation rights will undermine customer security

Apple has warned some of Australia's big banks that it will not be open to negotiation if they are granted authorisation to collectively bargain with the tech giant.

August 30, 2016 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Banking

ANZ Bank adds MasterCard to the Apple Pay, Android Pay mix

ANZ customers can now choose to pay via Android Pay or Apple Pay using their MasterCard credit card, Visa debit or credit card, or American Express credit card.

August 29, 2016 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Banking

Google wants guaranteed negotiation protection from Australia's big banks

Google has requested for the ACCC to ensure that if some of Australia's banks are given the right to collectively negotiate with Apple, its Android Pay service will be excluded.

August 29, 2016 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Banking

Retailers, payments association want banks granted negotiation rights with Apple

Coles, the Australian Payments Clearing Association, and the Australian Retailers Association believe granting Australian banks the right to negotiate with Apple will promote innovation, competition, and greater transparency.

August 22, 2016 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Banking

ACCC denies Australia's big banks interim right to negotiate with Apple

The ACCC said it needs more time to deliberate on whether the banks may negotiate collectively with Apple, given how complex the issue is, and plans to deliver a draft decision by October

August 18, 2016 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Banking

SA Small Business Commissioner wants fees as part of bank negotiation with Apple

South Australian Small Business Commissioner John Chapman believes the ACCC should consider fee negotiations when it determines whether to give some of Australia's banks authority to collectively negotiate with Apple.

August 11, 2016 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Banking

Apple accuses Australia's big banks of being control freaks

Apple has hit back at some of Australia's big banks, explaining to the ACCC why it should not grant them the ability to collectively negotiate with the technology giant on accessing the NFC chip within iPhones .

August 9, 2016 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Banking

Digital capabilities sees CommBank's IT spend up 15 percent in FY16

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has reported the ongoing investment it makes in technology drove IT spend for FY16 to AU$1.5 billion.

August 9, 2016 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Banking

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank doubles software assets, reduces IT spend for FY16

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has reported capitalised software reached AU$148.8 million, while IT expenses dropped to AU$69.7 million during the 2016 financial year.

August 7, 2016 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Banking

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