• ANZ Bank announces big changes for millions of customers

    By Stephen Johnson, Business Reporter for Daily Mail Australia Published: 11:50 p.m. EDT, April 16, 2024 | Updated: 00:44 EDT, April 17, 2024 ANZ Bank is preventing its customers from ordering a new checkbook in just eight weeks.The bank's 8.5 million Australian customers were told via email on Wednesday that internet banking customers will no longer be able to order a deposit book of checks from June...

  • Bank of England governor shrugs off smaller-than-expected fall in inflation

    Andrew Bailey says inflation is in line with BoE forecasts but view of markets is that data will delay interest rate cutsAnalysis: Sunak hopes of pre-election rate cuts frustratedThe governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has shrugged off a smaller-than-expected drop in inflation last month, saying he expected a sharp fall towards the government’s 2% target next month.Speaking in Washington after news that the government’s preferred measure of the cost of living had eased to 3.2% in...

  • Bank of America profit falls on lower customer interest payments

    BofA is among the large lenders, including rival JPMorgan, that are weighing the potential for the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this year. The move could crimp banks' income from interest payments, but could potentially spur economy activity and borrower demand. BofA's net interest income (NII) -- the difference between what it earns on loans and pays for deposits -- slid 3% to $14 billion in the quarter due to higher deposit costs and modest loan growth.

  • Five ways to bag a marathon boost for your fitness without breaking the bank

    IT’S the London Marathon on Sunday, providing inspiration to put on your trainers and pound the pavement. Whether you are a beginner or already putting in the miles, there are loads of cheap ways t

  • Tesla shares fall as Deutsche Bank flags risks from focus on Robotaxi

    The brokerage's commentary follows Reuters report earlier this month that Tesla decided to cancel its long-promised inexpensive car that investors hoped would drive growth, while continuing to develop Robotaxis on the same vehicle platform. Tesla has been pushing for greater adoption of its full self-driving advanced driver assistance software ahead of unveiling Robotaxi in August. "The delay of Model 2 efforts creates the risk of no new vehicle in Tesla's consumer lineup for the foreseeable...

  • M&T Bank profit slumps 25% after interest income fall

    M&T Bank posted a 25% drop in first-quarter profit on Monday as higher deposit costs reduced its interest income, and a turmoil in the commercial real estate (CRE) industry prompted it to set aside more rainy-day funds. Regional lenders have had to pay higher interest rates on deposits to prevent customers from fleeing to higher-yielding alternatives, such as money market funds. Buffalo, New York-based M&T Bank's net interest income - the difference between what a bank earns on loans and pays...

  • Big bank reveals how the super rich are set to slash their tax bill

    The Westpac bank is warning Anthony Albanese's stage three tax cut changes will encourage the wealthy to find a new way to minimise their tax burden. Here's how they do it.

  • Morgan Stanley stock falls as feds reportedly scrutinize bank's wealth unit

    The WSJ reported that regulators are studying whether Morgan Stanley has been adequately investigating prospective client identities and the sources of their

  • Big banks ignoring new rules that let savers open more than one Isa each year

    Isas already allow you to earn tax-free interest on up to £20,000 each tax year. But under recent reforms, they are now supposed to be more flexible.

  • Bank of America’s 1Q profits fall 18% on higher expenses, charge-offs

    NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America said its first-quarter profits fell 18%, as the bank dealt with rising expenses due to the impact of higher interest rates. But the results beat analysts’ esti

  • California engineering student falls to his death from a 120-foot waterfall while hiking through Big Sur

    A 21-year-old student reportedly fell to his death from a 120-foot waterfall while hiking along Big Sur in California, according to the Daily Mail. The student was studying mechanical engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Kenneth Taylor, who was a burgeoning wildlife photographer, was discovered dead at the bottom of the Salm Creek waterfall on Saturday evening around 7:45 p.m. It's believed Taylor slipped and fell from the top of the waterfall. The authorities found him "in a pool at the...

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    It's not just Jamie Dimon and Wall Street. Local bank branches have big AI ambitions

    Local bank branches see artificial intelligence as a way to more effectively compete against Wall Street giants for customers.