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Christmas comes early: RBA holds

The central bank has held the official cash rate steady in the lead-up to the holiday season.

ACCC made ‘fatal mistake’ in blocking ANZ/Suncorp merger: ANZ counsel

The consumer watchdog has made a “fatal mistake” when it knocked back ANZ’s $4.9 billion acquisition of Suncorp Bank, the ...

Owner-occupier lending continues to grow: ABS

New home loan activity contributed to an uptick in mortgage growth in October, new ABS data has found, as refinancing ...

Beyond Bank appoints new CEO

The former chief executive of RAMS has assumed the role of CEO at Beyond Bank.

Rate hike reprieve likely for December

Predictions from the big bank economists and markets have foreseen interest rates to hold steady in December.

Building approvals bounce back in October: ABS

The number of dwellings approved ticked up for the month, however, economists still note that approvals are sitting at low ...

Government pushes forward with Digital ID 

Legislation has been presented before the Senate that aims to “strengthen and expand Australia’s Digital ID System” and could ...

Auswide Bank appoints next CEO 

The lender has revealed its next managing director and chief executive.

November property prices hit record highs

National home prices have reached new heights for the month despite rising interest rates and an easing in price growth.

CBA mortgage book holds steady in October: APRA

The major bank’s loan book has recorded a slight increase, breaking three consecutive months of declines.

Dynamoney appoints new chairman 

The recently rebranded SME lender has revealed its new chair following the retirement of John Murphy.

Firstmac completes $300m auto ABS issue

The non-bank lender has completed its second-ever auto ABS transaction at $300 million.

Monetary policy ‘taming the inflation beast’: CreditorWatch

The central bank’s rate hikes appear to be working as intended to mitigate inflation, CreditorWatch’s chief economist has ...

Financial hardship rises for sixth consecutive quarter: NAB 

The major lender has found the number of Australians who have experienced financial hardship rose to 44 per cent in Q3 2023

NSW government announces plans to fast-track low to mid-rise housing

The Minns government has announced plans to tackle housing supply issues by fast-tracking the creation of new homes.

In Memoriam: Cameron Small, 1969–2023

Cameron Small, a long-serving member of the finance industry and experienced CFO, has passed away at the age of 54.

Heritage and People’s Choice reveals new name

Following the merger of Heritage Bank and People’s Choice Credit Union, the mutual lending group has unveiled what its new ...

Help to Buy package to be introduced this week

This week, legislation to create the federal government’s shared equity scheme for home ownership will be introduced to ...

WLTH acquires Mortgage Mart

The neo-lender has acquired the mortgage manager in a move to “create greater competition” and a broader range of solutions ...

Plenti enters partnership with major bank

The fintech lender has entered a strategic partnership with a major bank to launch a new car and electric vehicle loan.

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