Commonwealth Bank of Australia

452 results about this entity

Period: 11 Oct 2004 - 23 Sep 2025

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Start-up givvable wins backing from CBA and Microsoft

A start-up led by a team of two sisters has been named winner of the inaugural pandemic-focused Xccelerate2020 venture program hosted by Commonwealth Bank of Australia's startup incubator X15 Ventures, taking home a total prize value of more than $300,000 from CBA and Microsoft.

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CommBank opens 'groundscraper' in heart of Sydney business district

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has joined developer Mirvac Group (Mirvac) to mark the completion of its newest workplace ‘The Foundry’ at South Eveleigh.

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CBA adds Coronavirus money tool to mobile app

Commbank is adding a Coronavirus Money Plan feature to its mobile app, pointing customers to relevant guidance and tools to help better plan and manage their finances.

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CBA redeploys 500 branch staff to call centre and online teams to contact customers over Covid-19

Commonwealth Bank is moving to deliver more tailored customer assistance for those affected by coronavirus to continue to provide support which better suits their needs.

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CBA to ban customers that use transaction descriptions to send abusive messages

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is cracking down on the use of its transaction description feature after discovering that it is being used to send abusive messages, including threats to domestic abuse victims.

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CBA offers $150,000 in seed funding to startups helping small businesses

Commonwealth Bank of Australia's fintech investment vehicle, X15 Ventures, is to run a virtual pitch event for startups with technology capable of supporting small business owners, with the winning ideas to receive seed funding of up to $150,000.

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Smart receipt app Slyp wins CBA backing

Digital receipt startup Slyp has become the first fintech to count each of Australia's big four banks as shareholders and strategic partners after signing a deal with Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

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Spending intentions show how Aussies are adapting to the new normal

The latest monthly Commonwealth Bank Household Spending Intentions (HSI) series data to the end of March 2020 published by the CBA Global Economic and Markets Research team indicates a clear and sustained response to the efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus, as Australians adapt to a new way of living.

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Demand spikes for CBA's benefits finder platform

The number of Australians seeking to access to welfare support and unclaimed cash through Commonwealth Bank’s digital feature ‘Benefits finder’ more than doubled the month after the coronavirus was declared a pandemic, according to new data released today by the bank.

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CBA reports surge in digital wallet transactions

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has recorded a surge in mobile payment transactions at the POS, as consumers reach for their phones to avoid touching PIN pads during the Coronavirus outbreak.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia reduces branch opening hours

Commonwealth Bank has the largest network of branches around the country which remain open.

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CBA launches coronavirus comms campaign after eight-fold growth in call centre volume

In what is a concerning and confusing time for many Australians, Commonwealth Bank is launching a mass coronavirus communication campaign from today, across all mainstream and social media channels, to help customers access the support and information they need.