AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBanking Costs & Fees: A Commonwealth Bank customer says he was charged annual fees for 13 years on an unactivated credit card, raising fresh “fees for no service” concerns for small business owners who rely on fair merchant and account charges. Payments Pressure: Tyro Payments reported stronger gross profit, earnings and free cash flow, pointing to improving operating leverage—good news for SMEs watching card processing costs. Merchant Fees: CBA also moved to lower merchant service fees, aiming to ease small business pressure. Broadband Competition: Challenger providers Superloop and Aussie Broadband posted sharp gains in revenue, earnings and connections, showing the broadband market keeps shifting away from incumbents. Energy Infrastructure: Penrith’s first battery energy storage system (BESS) construction has started, part of a $65m+ western Sydney push—relevant for SMEs planning for more reliable power and solar integration. Privacy Overhaul: Australia’s draft 2026 privacy law would force companies to justify every data use as “fair and reasonable,” a big compliance lift for any SME handling customer data. Cyber Insurance Gap: Emergence launched Emergence U.S., highlighting how many small and mid-sized businesses still lack cyber protection. Super & Retirement Anxiety: New reporting shows self-employed Australians—especially women—are less confident about retirement savings, underlining the need for better financial support for owner-operators. Local Retail Wins: Metcash’s Big Family, Big Prizes recognised independent stores with prize packages up to $75,000.
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