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Card surcharging is ending soon. Here’s what merchants need to know before October 1
For most Australian businesses, this is business as usual. But those who still surcharge, this change means meeting the October 1 deadline and reco...
31 August 2026
5 shocks that could keep US interest rates higher for longer
AI investment, tax cuts, a shrinking supply of workers and higher energy costs are combining to keep the US economy resilient and inflation elevate...
31 August 2026
New airport a $24bn boost for Western Sydney
Western Sydney’s new international airport is helping drive a major wave of industrial development, with CommBank estimating about $24 billion of p...
31 August 2026
ASX slips but extends monthly winning streak in August
Australian shares started the week lower but still capped a fifth straight month of gains after a broadly positive earnings season.
31 August 2026
CommBank reduces merchant fees to support businesses manage costs
CommBank will reduce its Merchant Service Fee for in-store payments to 0.99 per cent per transaction for eligible merchants¹ from 1 October 2026, p...
31 August 2026
Mining and supermarkets lift the ASX out of a two-week slide
Mining stocks and consumer staples have helped the local exchange snap a two-week losing streak, buoyed by commodity price strength and strong earn...
28 August 2026
