Economy

Suncorp Group appoints new CEO
9 September 2019
Suncorp Group appoints new CEO

A non-major has announced the appointment of a new group managing director and CEO. 

Third cut ‘locked in’ for October despite fear of ‘spooking’ market
9 September 2019
Ben Kingsley

The Reserve Bank held the cash rate in September in fear that it would “spook” a nervous market, but a third cut is on the cards in October, according to one analyst.

Buyer sentiment continues to rise
9 September 2019
Buyer sentiment continues to rise

Home buying intentions continue to increase in light of market stabilisation and reduced interest rates, new CBA research has shown.

Power of big 4 ‘fading’ as branch-origination dwindles
6 September 2019
NAB CBA Westpac ANZ

The market share of the big four banks has continued to fall in tandem with a decline in proprietary-originated home lending, a new analysis has revealed.

Signs point to ‘solid selling season’: ME
6 September 2019
Signs point to ‘solid selling season’: ME

The outlook for the property market is looking brighter, with ME’s general manager of home loans, Andrew Bartolo, suggesting that there are “many signs pointing towards a solid selling ...

Cash rate to hit ‘lower bound’ by May
6 September 2019
RBA

The Reserve Bank has “little choice” but to drag the cash rate closer towards zero in the medium term, according to ANZ Research.  

Former Suncorp CEO joins Bendigo Bank’s board
5 September 2019
Bendigo Bank

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has announced the appointment of the former chief executive of Suncorp Bank to its board.  

Banks to face court over ‘unfair’ credit contracts
4 September 2019
Banks to face court over ‘unfair’ credit contracts

ASIC has launched civil proceedings against two non-major lenders over the alleged application of “unfair” credit contract terms.  

Wisr loan originations up 281% in FY19
4 September 2019
Growth

Wisr has reported that loan originations had nearly quadrupled in the “pivotal” 2019 financial year.

IMB bolsters mortgage book amid ‘challenging environment’
4 September 2019
Growth

The mutual bank has reported 7 per cent growth in its home lending portfolio and has bolstered its bottom line despite “challenging” market conditions.