City councils
The City of Norwalk, Iowa, is considering the establishment of utility franchise fees for the sale and distribution of electricity and natural gas within its city limits. A public hearing was held on January 16, 2025, to consider the adoption of a Revenue Purpose Statement for the use or expenditure
City councils
The Canadian Helen Keller Centre, a charity building a housing project for the deaf-and-blind community, has filed an official complaint with the city of Toronto over development charges applied to its project at 150 Eighth St. in south Etobicoke. The charity is seeking a refund of almost $200,000 in
Fees
Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc. has announced its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. The company reported total revenues of approximately $2,443,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, a 1.8% increase from $2,399,000 in the same period last
Banks (Finance)
Australian banks were criticized by the federal Treasurer, Mr Willis, over charges made by the ANZ Bank's chief executive, Mr Don Mercer. Mr Mercer suggested that banks needed to increase fees due to rising transaction costs, a claim he later said was taken out of context. This exchange
Banks (Finance)
The Commonwealth Bank has announced it will adjust its fee structure to benefit low-income and disabled customers, in response to the Prices Surveillance Authority's report on bank fees and charges. This move comes after the bank faced criticism for increasing fees shortly after the report's release.
Banks (Finance)
Disability group Disabled Peoples International (Australia) has been trying to obtain an injunction against the Commonwealth Bank's new fees, which they claim discriminate against blind and physically disabled people. The group argues that the fees make it more expensive for individuals to conduct transactions over the counter, rather
Banks (Finance)
A leading organisation for the disabled has taken legal action against the Commonwealth Bank's decision to charge fees for over-the-counter transactions on savings accounts, citing discrimination against the visually impaired and customers who cannot use automatic teller machines. The Australian branch of Disabled Peoples International has filed a
