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A widespread Mastercard disruption affected Australian customers on Saturday, blocking card payments and digital transactions. Commonwealth Bank advised affected users to switch payment methods temporarily.
Capital One has defended its decision to close bank accounts belonging to the Trump Organisation, stating that the closure followed a thorough review by anti-money laundering compliance specialists.
Malaysia's Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah has stressed that the nation's banking sector must balance artificial intelligence with human expertise, ethical governance and investment in talent to remain competitive and trustworthy.