Australian consumer sentiment slides under rates, petrol pressure

First-party fraud, often called friendly fraud, is the bane of online retailers. Chargeback management provider Chargebacks911 says friendly fraud accounts for 43.8% of total chargebacks in its 2026 Field Report. Relying on responses from more than 250 merchants, the report also finds 83.4% of enterprise merchants reported an increase in friendly fraud in 2026. Seventy-seven…

As financial institutions merge and evolve, the pressure on back-office operations grows just as quickly as it does on member-facing services. Accounting teams that once relied on manual processes and patchwork systems are now expected to deliver greater accuracy, faster reporting, and the flexibility to support future growth. As a result, many banks and credit…

A fast-growing maker of nutrient-dense macaroni-and-cheese could soon be elbowing for more shelf space in grocery stores thanks to its acquisition by a pasta powerhouse. The iconic Italian pasta maker Barilla Group announced Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire Goodles, a relative newcomer to the pasta aisle, for an undisclosed amount. The deal will…

Consolidators in the wealth management industry expect a years-long rise in registered investment advisor valuations to finally flatline in the latter half of 2026. According to a survey released by DeVoe & Company on Thursday of 40 RIA executives from consolidators, 82% anticipate stable RIA valuations, 18% expect declines, and none expect increases. The shift…

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