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ACCC says it's nearly ready for the Consumer Data Right February 1 deadline
The consumer watchdog says it's finalising the build for the accredited register list of participating data receivers.
Westpac readies for new tech dubbed 'ambient intelligence'
The bank's new CTO wants to 'mesh' the bank's technologies together so the customer experience is seamless.
Commonwealth Bank begins journey on using data 'the right way'
The aim is to restore customer trust in its brand, and remove a reliance on spreadsheets.
Commonwealth Bank exec reshuffle sees deck have less tech
The bank's former CIO of retail banking and business banking division Adam Bennett will move on to "pursue the next phase of his career" at the end of January 2020.
Can this startup's mobile fintech app bring some magic to your savings?
A money-saving app uses crowdlending and cryptocurrencies to improve your bank balance.
Singapore looks to plug data gap in fintech investments
Monetary Authority of Singapore has joined hands with Deloitte and S&P Global Market Intelligence in efforts to build a 'research platform', so investors and financial institutions can access information about fintech startups that they view as prospective investments.
Westpac targeting customer privacy with AU$50m annual cyber spend
The industry is also getting better at sharing information, Westpac's CEO said.
Apple Card issuer investigated over credit algorithm gender bias claims
Goldman Sachs is facing a probe due to allegations that men are being offered higher credit limits than women.
Wirecard agreement to buy Beijing's AllScore surprises analysts
Wirecard says the acquisition has been made to expand its Chinese footprint.
Commonwealth Bank focused on innovating amid pressure from fintechs
CEO Matt Comyn said there's not much innovation for fintechs to bring to the market that his bank hasn't already brought to the fore.
Westpac questioned on entrepreneurship-stifling regulatory environment
CEO Brian Hartzer said small business customers constantly have to deal with the challenges of red tape and regulation in Australia.
WeChat Pay follows Alipay in allowing foreign visitors to make payments in China
It has partnered up with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Global Network, and JCB to allow foreign visitors to link their credit cards to WeChat Pay.
APRA received 36 infosec breach notifications from financial services boards
The regulator said there is room for improvement in the Australian industry.
NAB, CBA, Telstra, and Microsoft to test Australian government AI ethics principles
The businesses have voluntarily put their hands up to test the principles in real world scenarios.
NAB profit drops to AU$4.8b as its virtual assistant takes on more load
The bank is two-thirds way through its digital transformation that is slated to cut staffing numbers by 4,000.
How blockchain technology can transform our world
The technology can be used in far more applications than virtual currency.
Halloween '13: What tech frightens us most
In their latest October 2013 survey released just in time for All Hallows' Eve, IT recruiting firm Modis surveyed 1000 Americans to find out what potential tech disasters are keeping them up at night.
DBS Bank transforms customer experience with tech
The Singapore bank's latest branch taps technology to improve customer service, providing a more interactive and intuitive experience, say DBS execs.
ZDNet App Wrap: September 17, 2012
Feedly, metro.am, YouTube, Planner Pro, St George Banking Application, Quora, 8Bit Beatbox, and Janetter Pro for Twitter.
ZDNet App Wrap: September 10, 2012
ANZ goMoney, HSBC, uTorrent, uDraw, The Decision App, Note.S, The Textastic Code Editor, and ScrapNote
Tech IPO busts from the Internet boom (gallery)
As Facebook prepares to launch its massive IPO, it's a good time to look at the late 90s to see what people thought were good investments.
Office and computer pranks
What better way to welcome back coworkers from an extended vacation than an amusing practical joke?
Facebook's IPO in pictures
Facebook's IPO filing included images. Here they are and here's what they mean.
10 indispensable Android apps
This new collection of Android apps features everything from a friendly keyboard to a convenient payment processor to a versatile music player.
How Apple should spend its $90 billion in cash
Apple, with a market capitalization of over $416 billion, its stock trading at around $445 a share, and swimming in over $90 billion in cash, needs to figure out how to spend its money. I’ve got a few suggestions.
Inside NAB's first concept branch: photos
The National Australia Bank (NAB) is looking to smarten up its branches going forwards, and last month unveiled its very first concept store in Melbourne. ZDNet Australia went to take a look behind the scenes at the branch's mix of smart self-service technology and open-plan design.
Inside CommBank's Kaching: photos
The Commonwealth Bank has made a to-do list as long as its proverbial arm for the future of its NFC-enabled, pay-anyone app Kaching!, which includes support for virtual currency, like Facebook Credits, coupons, deals and an eventual partnership with Google for its Wallet product. Take a look inside the first iteration of Kaching! and our chat with CommBank chief marketing officer, Andy Lark.
Inside CBA's tech-heavy office: photos
It's taken 18 months from go to woe, but the Commonwealth Bank has begun moving over 300 staff per week into its lavish new tech-filled offices on the Sydney Harbour foreshore. ZDNet Australia was invited to tour the offices with the bank's chief information officer, Michael Harte.
Ten catastrophes: All-time worst tech industry executive decisions
IT, software and computer companies are certainly not without their share of poor executive decisions and mismanagement. While dozens of notable examples could have made our list, these were by far the top top 10 worst in the history of the technology industry, causing many billions of dollars of lost revenue or resulted in the downfall of entire companies.
Gallery: SAP, Google put business on the map
SAP and Google are expanding their partnership to take large data sets and integrate them into Google Maps, Earth, Docs and other products.
Westpac targeting customer privacy with AU$50m annual cyber spend
Westpac targeting customer privacy with AU$50m annual cyber spend
NAB, CBA, Telstra, and Microsoft to test Australian government AI ethics principles
The businesses have voluntarily put their hands up to test the principles in real world scenarios.
NAB puts skills training at the forefront of its digital transformation
The red and black bank is putting its people first, a change from the old culture that used to exist.
Why has Bulgaria become a leading hub for fintech startups?
Bulgaria is on its way to becoming a leading fintech technology hub in southeast Europe.
CommBank gifts affected customers AU$50 following a recent network outage
Only customers that didn't have payments processed over the weekend should expect the token.
NAB launches Australia-wide small business cyber roadshow
The red and black bank hopes to educate its 40,000 small business customers through its Cyber Security Roadshow.
Commonwealth Bank to spend over AU$5b on tech in the next five years
The bank will be spending big on technology in a bid to keep improving its systems and services.
Taylor looking at embedding sensors and smarts in concrete
Sydney, don't ask. You cannot retrofit sensors into apartment foundations.
Square Terminal launches as company eyes bank-neglected space in Australia
Australia finally gets its hands on the Square Terminal, nearly a year after businesses in the United States.
Grab eyes Vietnam growth with $500M investment
Ride-sharing operator plans to introduce new services and expand its transport, food, and payments ecosystems in the Vietnamese market, where it has been since 2014.
Apple warns its credit card doesn't like leather or denim or other cards
White titanium card is afraid of most things people use to carry ID and coinage, like wallets and pockets.
Commonwealth Bank to trial blockchain 'BioTokens' for biodiversity investment
The yellow bank has developed a blockchain prototype it reckons can support sustainable development and investment in Australia.
Suncorp ditches marketplace strategy
It also paid AU$155 million in regulatory and customer remediation costs in response to the Royal Commission.
North Korea made $2 billion from cyberattacks, UN report
Draft report from the United Nations revealed North Korea chalked up US$2 billion from launching cyber attacks against banks and cryptocurrency exchanges as part of efforts to fund a weapons buying programme.
Sydney expands contactless payments to buses
An extension to the contactless transport payments play run by Transport for NSW in partnership with the Commonwealth Bank, Cubic, and Mastercard.
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