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Ratings Agency Says Banks Can Afford Social Responsibilities
Monday, 17 March 2025, 10:13 pm | Cash Welcome
"We believe major bank ratings have ample headroom in their credit ratings to absorb the costs of unprofitable branches," S&P observed. More >>
Prices Will Rise If Card Surcharging Is Banned
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 6:05 pm | Cash Welcome
The proposal, as reported, will not ban card fees but simply hide them in the cost of goods and services, raising prices for everyone and squeezing small businesses. More >>
Cash Use Is Trending UP In Australia
Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 1:09 pm | Cash Welcome
The total number of ATM cash withdrawals made in Australia jumped up by 767,600 (2.7%) to 29,438,600 in August 2024 from 28,671,000 in July, (seasonally adjusted) reported the Reserve Bank of Australia. More >>
Ireland Shows Australia How To Protect Cash
Monday, 29 January 2024, 12:34 pm | Cash Welcome
Ireland has showed Australia how to ensure consumers can access and use cash - by forcing supermarkets and chemists to accept cash. Australia's big banks and the cash industry are currently in talks to work out how to best support cash distribution. ... More >>
New Zealand Demands Right To Choose Cash
Monday, 7 February 2022, 5:41 pm | Cash Welcome
98 per cent of New Zealanders support mandating cash acceptance by retailers, according to a survey of almost 5,000 residents. The survey , hosted by SurveyMonkey and distributed to New Zealand adults (over 18) online on social media, asked just one question and ... More >>
Digital Currency Can't Replace Physical Cash
Wednesday, 8 December 2021, 1:15 pm | Cash Welcome
An Australian Central Bank Digital Currency can't replace physical banknotes and coins because Australians don't trust digital dollars. The latest RBA data (released this week) shows the number (and value) of ATM withdrawals is increasing and the ... More >>