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Australian Banks Overhaul Rewards as Surcharge Ban Approaches
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (168+ words) The transition is prompting diverse responses from Australia’s “Big Four” banks, each restructuring their offerings to maintain margins in a post-surcharge environment: The RBA mandate targets the structure of card processing fees; while it aims to eliminate direct surcharges passed…...
AUBUT: The cooked goose — federal policy is driving Canada’s looming economic collapse
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (532+ words) Western Standard...
Customers are hitting back as banks recalibrate card reward programs
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (105+ words) AFR It’s the biggest shake-up in the market for more than 20 years, and if current trends persist, big banks are facing hefty declines in credit card balances. The big four banks are already feeling the squeeze from the upending of…...
Australian Banks to Reduce Credit Card Points and Perks Starting Next Month
11+ hour, 40+ min ago (176+ words) Home » Trending » Australian Banks to Reduce Credit Card Points and Perks Starting Next Month As the surcharge ban is implemented, banks will adjust interchange fees—the fees businesses pay to banks for processing card payments. This reduction will consequently shrink…...
Surcharge ban: How banks will overhaul loyalty perks from October 1
19+ hour, 28+ min ago (587+ words) September 12, 2026 - 8.00pm Australian banks are set to curb credit card points and perks from next month. Getty Images This will include a reduction in interchange fees, which are paid by businesses to banks. The surcharge ban aims to reduce the cost…...
America In Focus: inflation accelerated in August, home sales weaken and diesel prices soar
21+ hour, 12+ min ago (101+ words) The Washington Post U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters as midterm elections near The economy, inflation…...
Canada's Cost of Living Crisis Deepens
6+ hour, 4+ min ago (140+ words) An Indian-origin resident of Canada reflects on how the country has lost the affordability that once made it an attractive destination, with living expenses rising significantly. The resident's perspective highlights a growing concern among Canadians about the increasing cost of…...
PM Carney bolsters plan to ‘build here’ as companies look to avoid Trump’s latest tariffs
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (17+ words) CTV News...
Skakun says major FedEx facility coming to Prince George
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (348+ words) PRINCE GEORGE — Prince George City Councillor Brian Skakun says a major investment by FedEx is another sign the city is becoming an increasingly important transportation and logistics hub for northern British Columbia. Skakun says FedEx signed a lease Thursday for…...
Canadian home prices have not fallen enough to restore affordability
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (362+ words) Canada’s house price correction has been painful for homeowners forced to watch their equity erode. As steep as the price drop has been, however, affordability has still not recovered to historic norms. In July, the benchmark home price across Canada…...