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Majors agree to pause on regional branch closures
12 February 2025

The major banks have agreed to pause the closure of regional bank branches and boost Bank@Post services.

Telstra and CBA continue fraud prevention team-up
12 February 2025

The major and telco company are continuing a partnership through the introduction of new tech to combat fraud.

APRA revokes lender’s licence
11 February 2025

APRA has announced the revoking of a lenders banking licence.

AMP to focus on proprietary channel in business lending plans
11 February 2025

The non-bank has announced a digital banking solution catered towards business customers, with plans to begin offering business lending solutions.

Home values could rise 6.1% for every cash rate percentage point drop
11 February 2025

The RBA is set to meet on 17–18 February, with signs pointing towards a rate cut. How could this decision impact the housing market?

Majors recover market share following Suncorp–ANZ merger
11 February 2025

The merger between the two lenders has seen a recovery in market share for the big four banks, new research has found.

NSW investors increasingly turning to Queensland and Victoria
11 February 2025

Investors across Australia’s most populous state are turning to neighbours for opportunities. What factors are causing this shift?

ASIC cancels credit licence of NSW based lender
10 February 2025

The regulator has announced that it has cancelled an ACL of a credit provider.

Auswide and MyState merger date set
10 February 2025

They will begin trading as a merged entity shortly, with “business as usual” being echoed by each lender.

Labour shortages could keep the RBA’s cuts constrained
10 February 2025

Research analysing the sentiments of Aussie businesses has described the challenges many are facing. This may influence the trajectory of rate cuts.

Exclusive rate offer for brokers part of Bluestone’s milestone celebration
10 February 2025

Bluestone Home Loans is celebrating 25 years in the industry with an exclusive rate offer for brokers.

Business and home lending growth boosts private credit market
10 February 2025

Australian business and housing credit are expanding, driven by strong investment in infrastructure and renewable energy projects, boosting demand.

Non-bank announces 5 BDM hires
10 February 2025

Five new business development managers have been welcomed to the lender’s state-based distribution team.

Residential property listings surge in January 2025
10 February 2025

January 2025 saw a notable rise in property listings across Australia, signalling a promising start to the year’s market.

Salary? Commission? A boss’s guide to picking a pay model
7 February 2025

As a brokerage expands, the need to hire more staff becomes of key concern. Should you pay them a salary or commission?