Making news this week (ending 7 October)

Optus data to be shared with banks

In the wake of the Optus breach the federal government has announced new temporary regulations, which would give banks access to Optus customers’ data.

Banks told to "do more" amid regional closures

Seven recommendations have been put forward by the Regional Banking Taskforce to better support those impacted by bank closures in regional communities.

How RBA's rate move will impact mortgagors

Following the RBA's October cash rate decision, several commentators have flagged the dollar impact to borrowers.

Refinancing hits new record high: ABS

The value of owner-occupier refinances set a new record high in August, after $18.8 billion of mortgages were moved across lenders, according to new data.

Kate Aubrey is the senior content producer of Momentum Media's mortgages titles: The Adviser and Mortgage Business.

Prior to joining Momentum Media, Kate covered regional and breaking news for ABC Radio for more than three years.

She has a Master of Arts in Journalism from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor of International Business and Business Management from Griffith University.

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