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The Finance Sector Union requested a branch closure moratorium extension to 2030 affecting Westpac Banking (ASX:WBC).

Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank secured a foreign ADI licence from APRA to launch wholesale banking operations in Australia.

Deutsche Bank paid $2 million penalty after ASIC found it misreported 264,574 over-the-counter derivative transactions.

The ACCC introduces new consumer data right rules requiring non-bank lenders to share interest rates and fees from Nov. 9.

The Finance Sector Union has lodged a formal dispute against the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) following 276 local job cuts.

IFM Investors finalised its takeover of Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) overnight, securing a 67.43% stake in the firm.

Cogstate (ASX:CGS) executed US$89 million in full-year net sales contracts, representing a 116% increase over the previous year.

Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) investors are set to challenge the board over the integrity of the selection process that appointed KPMG as its new auditor.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has eliminated 170 roles from its technology division as part of an ongoing restructuring process.

Perpetual (ASX:PPT) rejected an unsolicited $1.7 billion takeover bid from private equity vehicle Windflower.

WT Financial Group (ASX:WTL) has completed the sale of its Vesta B2C subsidiaries for a $450,000 cash payment.

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority found close ties after testing four major lenders, including the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA).