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Bluestone receives upgraded S&P rating
25 November 2019
Bluestone

S&P has upgraded the non-bank’s servicer rating off the back of an operational overhaul.

Changes made to Banking Code of Practice
22 November 2019
mortgagebusiness

The ACCC has authorised official changes to the ABA’s Banking Code of Practice to better align with recommendations made by commissioner Kenneth Hayne.

RBA still open to more cuts despite growing scrutiny
21 November 2019
RBA

The central bank remains prepared to cut rates further, despite growing concerns that monetary policy has “lost its potency”.

ME appoints new COO
21 November 2019
ME Bank

The non-major bank has announced that it will welcome a new chief operating officer on 2 December, following the departure of its current COO, Angela Middleton.

In Memoriam: Stephen Edward Lonie 1952-2019
21 November 2019
In Memoriam: Stephen Edward Lonie 1952-2019

Stephen Edward Lonie, businessman and non-executive director of MyState Bank, has passed away aged 67, following a short illness.

Westpac embroiled in money laundering allegations
20 November 2019
Westpac embroiled in money laundering allegations

AUSTRAC is seeking civil penalty orders against a big four bank over 23 million alleged breaches of anti money-laundering laws. 

Prospa loan originations outpace forecasts
20 November 2019
Prospa

The SME lender has announced that its loan originations have exceeded prospectus forecast figures, but revenue figures are set to miss the mark.

NHFIC provides $65m loan for affordable housing
20 November 2019
Affordable housing

The federal government’s new affordable housing finance body has provided a multimillion-dollar loan to a community housing provider to help increase the supply of social and affordable ...

Delaying home purchase can have consequences
19 November 2019
Stressed retirees over home purchase

With the bedrock of Australia’s retirement system relying on home ownership, indefinitely delaying buying a home can have negative effects.

ANZ CEO compensated for own bank’s shortcomings
19 November 2019
mortgagebusiness

ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott has revealed that he was sent three remediation letters from the bank, insisting that the company will refund every single customer it has wronged.