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Pacific workshop targets risk of losing global banking access
Pacific nations are working to protect access to global banking services amid co...
Rebekah Rasmussen 26 May 2026
First Nations Foundation urges meaningful change after ASIC report exposes 'systemic issues' in banking
The release last week of a damning report by Australia's financial corporate wat...
David Prestipino 7 Aug 2025
Banks forced to take action over high fees exposed by 'Better Banking for Indigenous Consumers' report
Banks must ask themselves some 'difficult questions' following a review by ASIC,...
Keira Jenkins 29 Jul 2025
$50 billion potential: ANZ launches landmark First Nations Strategy
The First Nations economy has the potential for growth to $50 billion annually i...
Jarred Cross 11 Jun 2025
Pacific to bank on ANZ thanks to Australian guarantee
ANZ has struck a deal with the Australian government to guarantee banking servic...
Dominic Giannini 14 Mar 2025
Commonwealth Bank hits the road with First Nations Reach Program

For many First Nations peoples living in remote communities, opening a bank account and accessing their money or support are near-impossible tasks.

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Dilvin Yasa Feb 14, 2025
Critical research begins on barriers to Indigenous business growth

Researchers hope to uncover the major barriers First Nations businesses experience when trying to access appropriate capital for sustainable growth.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Oct 23, 2024
World Bank throws lifeline to Pacific Islands

The World Bank is preparing a financial lifeline for Pacific island nations, backed by the US and Australia, as an exodus of Western banks from the unprofitable market prompts concern that China could...

New funding for research on First Nations wages and workplace conditions

New research backed by the National Australia Bank will further unveil the lived experiences of First Nations employees and identify necessary requirements to create workplace environments free of rac...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jul 9, 2024
Pacific banking bolstered with federal $6 million boost

More than $6 million in Commonwealth funds will be used to bolster financial security in the Pacific to ensure banking services don't close down.

Forum seeks fix for Pacific's sinking banking services

Disappearing banking services and boosting financial security in the Pacific region are the focal point for policymakers, finance institutions and international organisations at an Australian forum.

First Nations Foundation urges Tax Office changes to open path to economic reconciliation

Financial sectors and the federal government should alter current policies and legislation to ensure a level playing field for Indigenous people with superannuation and other insurance entitlements.

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 30, 2024
Superannuation summit helps Indigenous workers secure financial future

A First Nations superannuation summit has identified key focus areas a special working group will address in the coming 12 months to help Indigenous people leverage their retirement funds and future f...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 26, 2024
Home ownership a focus for new CBA Indigenous business exec

The Commonwealth Bank's recent focus on improving products and services for Indigenous businesses has been sharpened with the key appointment of Indigenous banking executive Mitchell Heritage, who was...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 16, 2024
Toowoomba's newest Indigenous mural a story of heritage

In the heart of Djaawoompa (Toowoomba) in Queensland, the city's newest mural stretches across the 25m-long entrance laneway of the National Australia Bank's branch, as a marker of local culture and b...

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Zak Kirkup Apr 4, 2024
$25 million in super recovered for Indigenous clients

A rebrand of a key outreach program to help recover superannuation for Indigenous communities had a million-dollar effect in the past financial year.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Mar 28, 2024
Financial sector responds to identification challenges for Indigenous consumers

Financial industry experts have convened to help address identification and verification challenges faced by First Nations consumers across the sector.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 27, 2024
First Nations super summit relaunched to improve retirement outcomes

A new-look Indigenous superannuation summit will return next week, aiming to find tangible solutions that help improve the retirement outcomes for Indigenous Australians.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 16, 2024
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