CBA cites Facebook scandal in push for slower data-sharing

CBA cites Facebook scandal in push for slower data-sharing

Commonwealth Bank has pointed to Facebook's data privacy scandal as it urged the federal government to slow down a plan to introduce a data-sharing regime in financial services. In a move that could have far-reaching effects on banks and their customers, Treasurer Scott Morrison last year ordered a
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A loan in less than 60 seconds shows how lending has evolved

Mobile phone-based lending has greatly evolved. This would not have been possible without online data and mobile money. Whilst mobile money started off as a peer-to-peer cash transfer platform, the technology quickly evolved to include retail payments, diaspora remittances, betting, and mobile
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Dropbox's CEO reveals 4 of his favorite books on how to be a successful leader

“I really admired all the great tech companies and even as a little kid, I admired the tech entrepreneurs and I always dreamed of having my own company,” says Houston, speaking with Fortune in a video posted Wednesday. “So it was something I had been thinking about and studying for a while.”.
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After a flat year, Greater Boston's rents are starting to rise again

With the spring real estate market blooming, rents in Greater Boston are again accelerating, though it's not yet clear if that's a blip or a longer-term trend. New figures from several real estate data firms show the price of an apartment in the region is on the upswing after staying relatively flat over the last
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Arricano Real Estate Plc (ARO.L) TEMA Showing Positive Momentum

In terms of CCI levels, Arricano Real Estate Plc (ARO.L) currently has a 14-day Commodity Channel Index (CCI) of 0.00. Investors and traders may use this indicator to help spot price reversals, price extremes, and the strength of a trend. Many investors will use the CCI in conjunction with other indicators
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Zacks Investment Research Lowers FNF Group of Fidelity National Financial (FNF) to Hold

FNF Group of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. logo Zacks Investment Research cut shares of FNF Group of Fidelity National Financial (NYSE:FNF) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a report issued on Thursday. According to Zacks, “Fidelity National Title Group, Inc. is a leading provider of title insurance,
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The NZ Initiative's Richard Baker says the Bank of Mum & Dad is a transfer of wealth to the young …

There is an old saying that when you are in a battle with yourself and you win, you still lose. Perhaps the same thing can be said of our housing shortage. The winners in the housing market are supposedly the Baby Boomers and Gen Xers. They alone can afford to buy and invest in property. The losers
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Experts: Punitive actions necessary to straighten up banking sector

Speaking to the Dhaka Tribune, they also criticized the government's decision to bail out the failing private banks using public money, saying that the regulators should focus on recovering the money that is missing from the banking sector and take appropriate action against the people responsible for
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The rise of the banking machines will dispense with cash, branches and humans

Closures of this order of magnitude, even from a bank that had previously largely avoided shutting branches, would unleash a political and media firestorm – Bank of Ireland is still 14pc state-owned. By culling the ranks of her senior managers first, is McDonagh buying “cover” for when the inevitable
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China's Response to US Metals Tariffs Goes Into Effect Monday

China will change its tariff treatment for over 100 types of U.S. imported goods, primarily certain fruits and pork products on Monday, in a previously-announced response to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. China's Customs Tariffs Commission, in a statement posted on the website of the
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Tech Must Open Up About Algorithms as AI Takes Hold, France's Macron Says

Internet companies need to be more transparent about the technology that runs their networks, especially with the emergence of systems fueled by artificial intelligence, French President Emmanuel Macron said. “We will increase the collective pressure to make these algorithms transparent,” Macron said
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Certificates of Deposit for Small Business

Your money will work as hard as you do with Small Business Certificates of Deposit (CDs) from First National Bank of Omaha. Discover competitive interest rates for a variety of terms, from 91 days to five years.
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Spielberg's 'Ready Player One' Delivers No. 1 Opening for Warner

The film drew mostly favorable reviews, with 78 percent of critics giving it positive notices, according to RottenTomatoes.com. Heading into the weekend, Warner Bros. was in fifth place in domestic ticket sales among the major studios, with revenue of $235 million, according to Box Office Mojo, another
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Worried About a Global Markets Meltdown: Try Iraqi Stocks

BAGHDAD—Iraq's stock market, tucked behind blast walls in an upscale part of Baghdad, is defying the violent swings that have struck the global markets this year. Shares of companies listed on the frontier market are among the world's top performers in the first quarter as investors bet on the country's
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Donegal shows year on year drop in house prices

Commenting on the figures, Ronan Lyons, economist at Trinity College Dublin and author of the Daft.ie Report, said: “The picture of the housing market in Ireland currently remains one of strong demand and very tight supply pushing up prices. There are some elements for cautious optimism, including
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Mortgage expansion targets new home buyers

From future valuation perspective, Hadi believes the UAE's property markets are well protected. For bank's mortgage loans are less risky with tight loans to value ratios (LTV). From a consumer perspective, he said, the market is maturing fast with most new home owners buying to live in their properties.
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Kelly Boswell joins Greater Community Bank

Kelly Boswell has been named Deposit Operations Manager joining Greater Community Bank in its twenty second year of operation. Her primary responsibilities consist of managing the bank' deposit platform including mobile banking, internet banking, and wire transfers. In addition, she will be the
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Clough Capital Partners LP Upped Tpg Specialty Lending (TSLX) Holding; General Mills (GIS …

Charles Clough increased its stake in Tpg Specialty Lending Inc (TSLX) by 40.43% based on its latest 2017Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. Clough Capital Partners LP bought 161,948 shares as the company's stock declined 12.77% with the market. The hedge fund run by Charles Clough held
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Erie County Real Estate Transactions

Following are real estate transactions over $5,000 as listed in records of the Erie County clerk's office for the week ending Feb. 23. ALDEN • 809 West Gebhard Lane, Bruce E. Pfender; Pamela C. Scrivener to Jennefer M. Bojt; Matthew D. Bojt, $252,000. AMHERST • 187 Roxbury Park, First Niagara Bank
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The best April Fool's Day jokes we've found – live updates

Every month, The Cornish Bakery will hide a special 'fortune' message within one of their pasties. The flavour containing the message will change but the message will always be the same. Quoting the words of the Patron Saint of Miners, Ross Poldark (of recent BBC fame), the message reads: “Never a
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