You're accusing the Conversation and ABC of sensationalist bank bashing? You obviously have no familiarity with the first and prejudiced on the latter.
And judging by your apparent lack of understanding of the payment gateway issue prepared to ignore any relevant ethical considerations if it makes you a dollar.
To be clear, there's nothing about their behaviour that would prevent me investing in WBC if I saw fit however (having invested in them) you seemingly seek to justify their behaviour purely because of your financial interest.
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