Interest rate increase – Thursday 19 February 2026: interest rates for variable home loans and deposit rates across the majority of savings products have increased by 0.25%, effective 19 February 2026.
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Marketplace scams are on the rise in Australia, with small‑value losses becoming increasingly common. Learn the key warning signs, who scammers are targeting in 2026, and practical steps to protect yourself when buying or selling online.
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Learn the key signs someone you love is caught in a romance scam. Discover expert tips, behaviour changes to watch for, and steps to safely support them.
Whether it’s understanding where your money goes or reviewing your “set and forget” expenses, we get a financial planner’s thoughts on how to better understand, manage and streamline our finances in the year ahead.
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Between fraudulent websites, “AI-powered” investment scams and deepfakes, artificial intelligence is making scams more convincing than ever. A Bank Australia fraud expert explains what to watch out for, and how to keep yourself safe.
Scams are becoming more sophisticated and harder to spot. At Bank Australia, we’re committed to protecting our customers and supporting them if things do go wrong.
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