Shares limp to positive finish after rally loses steam The local bourse has notched its first four-day winning streak since May, but has only limped across the line in an unconvincing trading session. AAP · Nov 27, 2025
Your bank is already using AI. But what’s coming next could be radically new In June 1967, the world’s first “automated teller machine” or “ATM” was unveiled at a branch of Barclays Bank in north London in a grand ceremony. The Conversation · Nov 24, 2025
CBA boss says repaying ‘excessive fees’ to low-income customers could be seen as taking shareholder money Commonwealth Bank Australia– which reported a record cash profit of $10.3bn in most recent financial year – charged $270m in ‘excessive fees’ over five years The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2025
Commonwealth Bank boss reveals preferred migration rate The boss of Australia's biggest bank has nominated a preferred migration rate while appearing before a parliamentary committee. saying a target is appropriate. AAP · Nov 18, 2025
Australian economy 'island of security' in risky seas A shock fall in unemployment has wrong-footed analysts and dashed hopes of further interest rate cuts as the treasurer talks up Australia's economic strength. AAP · Nov 13, 2025
Bank giant, energy providers rebuked in Shonky awards A bank that won't refund customers fees it incorrectly charged has topped the annual list of dodgy business behaviour from consumer advocates Choice. AAP · Nov 4, 2025
Morning Mail: Reddit to be banned for under-16s, Commonwealth Bank gets a Shonky, Dick Cheney dies Minister extends ban to discussion forum and video streamer Kick; former US vice-president and Iraq hawk was a key Republican figure The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2025
Commonwealth Bank, Temu and HCF among those named at this year’s Shonky awards Choice’s annual list also includes the entire energy retail sector for allegedly hoodwinking customers with confusing prices The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2025
Services restored for thousands hit by CommBank outage Australia's biggest bank has restored services after an outage that left thousands of customers unable to use online banking and some ATMs. AAP · Oct 2, 2025
Overseas holidays and pints at the pub: five things Australians are splurging on as household budgets bounce back People aged 20 to 34 spent more on non-essential goods in the three months to June than they had a year before, when they were cutting back The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2025
Afternoon Update: national guard deployed in Washington DC; Commonwealth Bank’s record profit; and a ‘deceptively cute’ ancient whale Troops start appearing in US capital after Donald Trump took control of city’s police force The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2025
Commonwealth Bank urged to repay fees of 2 million low-income customers after posting record profit Australia’s biggest bank delivers bumper payout to shareholders as CBA vows to end lending to coal companies with no net zero plans The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2025
Aboriginal women's service tackling financial abuse A grant of up to $200,000 will help an Aboriginal women's service tackle financial abuse in their community and build independence for survivors. AAP · Jul 24, 2025
Big bank's tax vision bucks business lobby, coalition Australia's largest company has broken ranks with big business to call for wealth taxes and limits to superannuation tax concessions to help drive productivity. AAP · Jul 15, 2025
AAP · Jul 9, 2025 Surprise rate hold another blow for consumer confidence Fewer rate cuts than expected will further weaken already fragile consumer confidence, as the Commonwealth Bank records a gradual household spending recovery.
AAP · Jul 2, 2025 Major tax reform probably 'a bridge too far': CBA The federal government will find wholesale tax reform hard to achieve at its roundtable but planning changes could be more manageable, says a leading economist.
AAP · Jun 25, 2025 Local shares flat as Commonwealth Bank hits record high Commonwealth Bank shares have broken $190 for the first time but weakness in the mining sector has kept the bourse overall little changed.
AAP · Jun 22, 2025 Long way to go to stop lending for deforestation A number of bank-financed landholders might be involved in illegal landclearing, raising questions about lender exposure to risky nature destruction.
The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2025 A guide to greener banking: I divested my personal finances and you can too – here’s how Your money is powerful and you can actively choose whether it props up harmful industries or helps build a better future
AAP · May 27, 2025 Growing pains and gains as regional boom continues The population of regional Australia is climbing towards 10 million, putting some towns under pressure as the escape to the country continues.
AAP · May 16, 2025 'Eye-watering': CBA shares break all-time highs Commonwealth Bank shares have surged to record levels yet again, but experts say its earnings don't justify the price tag.
Pedestrian.tv · May 1, 2025 Almost 100 Staff Logins At Australia’s Big Four Banks Stolen By Cybercriminals The news comes days after another investigation found more than 31,000 banking passwords had been stolen using the same kind of malware.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2025 Antisemitism now Asio’s ‘number one priority’, Burgess says – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Feb 24, 2025 CBA seeks to reassure customers at 'challenging time' Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn has sought to reassure customers amid trying economic times and says physical cash is "here to stay".
The Guardian - AU · Feb 12, 2025 Commonwealth Bank posts $5bn profit as Australian households struggle. Here are four things we learned While some of its customers are under considerable pressure, CBA is enjoying the fruits of its large mortgage portfolio, half-year financial results show