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CBA, other banks weigh IT countermeasures against digital payment abuse

CBA, other banks weigh IT countermeasures against digital payment abuse

In response to messages hidden in low-value transaction descriptions.
Ry Crozier Jun 11 2020 6:50AM Financial Services
Westpac review asks if bank's IT stack is 'best practice'

Westpac review asks if bank's IT stack is 'best practice'

Releases advisory panel report into transaction reporting troubles.
Ry Crozier Jun 4 2020 12:28PM Financial Services
Westpac tech chief poached by Barclays

Westpac tech chief poached by Barclays

UK juggernaut swoops on local talent again.
Julian Bajkowski May 20 2020 10:46AM Financial Services
Westpac CIO Craig Bright heads for the exit

Westpac CIO Craig Bright heads for the exit

Resigns after less than two years.
Julian Bajkowski May 19 2020 8:42AM Financial Services
Westpac’s new core prototype primed for alpha go-live

Westpac’s new core prototype primed for alpha go-live

CIO Craig Bright says commercial release slated for early 2021.
Julian Bajkowski May 19 2020 12:47AM Financial Services
Westpac CIO Craig Bright reveals iOS app overhaul

Westpac CIO Craig Bright reveals iOS app overhaul

Goes fully native with Android to follow.
Julian Bajkowski May 12 2020 12:57AM Financial Services
Fresh uncertainty over national ATM consolidation, utility

Fresh uncertainty over national ATM consolidation, utility

Westpac CEO questions how consumers will continue to use cash.
Julian Bajkowski May 5 2020 1:42PM Hardware
Westpac tech spend up 12 percent as new systems come good

Westpac tech spend up 12 percent as new systems come good

Massive Microsoft upgrade could mean less office space post-COVID.
Julian Bajkowski May 4 2020 12:38PM Hardware
Westpac’s 22k employee remote work exodus under performance review

Westpac’s 22k employee remote work exodus under performance review

But now it’s how applications serve staff that’s under the spotlight.
Julian Bajkowski Apr 29 2020 6:52AM Financial Services
Westpac finally gets Apple Pay, includes eftpos

Westpac finally gets Apple Pay, includes eftpos

Good things come to those who wait.
Julian Bajkowski Apr 28 2020 9:40AM Financial Services
Westpac cops $1bn hit from dud legacy compliance systems

Westpac cops $1bn hit from dud legacy compliance systems

Warns investors of AUSTRAC scandal provisions ahead of half year results.
Julian Bajkowski Apr 14 2020 12:55PM Financial Services
Commonwealth Bank, Westpac rush to pause electronic payment fees

Commonwealth Bank, Westpac rush to pause electronic payment fees

As banks try fast pain relief for merchants.
Julian Bajkowski Mar 30 2020 1:43PM Financial Services
Meet Wendy, Westpac's AI-backed 'digital job coach'

Meet Wendy, Westpac's AI-backed 'digital job coach'

Uses tech from IBM, Google Cloud and Soul Machines.
Ry Crozier Mar 16 2020 6:41AM Financial Services
Westpac customer service hub wins best finance project

Westpac customer service hub wins best finance project

Modernising and standardising systems.
Staff Writers Mar 6 2020 6:36AM Projects
NAB's McEwan raids Westpac ranks for digital talent

NAB's McEwan raids Westpac ranks for digital talent

Business bank loses digital chief.
Julian Bajkowski Mar 2 2020 1:30PM Financial Services
MLC Life suddenly loses tech chief Sarv Girn

MLC Life suddenly loses tech chief Sarv Girn

Ex RBA CIO departs "with immediate effect".
Julian Bajkowski , Matt Johnston Feb 27 2020 11:14AM Financial Services
ING Australia snares new CIO from Westpac's BT Financial Group

ING Australia snares new CIO from Westpac's BT Financial Group

As local tech chief promoted to global chief data officer.
Julian Bajkowski Jan 23 2020 10:40AM Financial Services
Westpac, CUA and AFG finance finalists for Benchmark Awards 2020

Westpac, CUA and AFG finance finalists for Benchmark Awards 2020

Stellar projects shine after one tough year for Australian banking. 
Julian Bajkowski Jan 22 2020 11:15PM Benchmarking Change
Square slams Australian banks, complains about customer complaints

Square slams Australian banks, complains about customer complaints

Accuses incumbents of "anti-competitive behaviour".
Julian Bajkowski Jan 20 2020 12:20PM Financial Services
NAB's merchant customers suffer eftpos issues

NAB's merchant customers suffer eftpos issues

Through Monday afternoon.
Staff Writers Jan 6 2020 8:26PM Financial Services

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