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Suncorp’s loan book contracts, bank earnings slide

“Elevated” turnaround times have contributed to a contraction in the non-major bank’s home lending portfolio, driving a 33 per cent fall in the bank’s underlying earnings.

Suncorp’s mortgage book contracts, bank earnings slide
Bank reduces fixed rates

A non-major bank has reduced its rates for owner-occupiers taking out shorter-term fixed-rate home loans.

Bank reduces fixed rates
Open banking will not drive major bank exodus: BankVic

The open banking regime is unlikely to spark customer movement away from the major banks into smaller banks and fintechs, according to a mutual bank.

Open banking will not drive major bank exodus: BankVic
ACT bucks national housing trend

The ACT dwelling market has outperformed the other capital cities during COVID-19, but a delayed downturn may be on the way, according to CoreLogic.

ACT bucks national housing trend
Xinja announces CDR partnership

The neobank has partnered with an open banking platform in preparation for the first phase of the consumer data right.

Xinja announces CDR partnership
AMP to publish harassment report

The wealth giant has signalled it could be set to release the findings report from the investigation into the sexual harassment allegations against AMP Capital chief Boe Pahari.

AMP to publish harassment report
Credit union and bank to merge

Firefighters Credit Co-operative Ltd has announced plans to merge with one of the largest mutual lenders in Australia.

Credit union and bank to merge
Personal loan borrower credit ratings boosted during COVID-19

The risk of personal loan borrowers defaulting has reduced during COVID, a personal loan provider has found, as COVID-19 support mechanisms such as JobKeeper buoy repayments.

Personal loan borrower credit ratings boosted during COVID-19
RBA governor defends stance on negative interest rates

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has hit back at claims that the central bank’s stance on negative interest rates is “putting bank profits ahead of jobs”.

RBA governor defends stance on negative interest rates
Melbourne lockdown pounds auction volumes

Melbourne auction volumes have continued to plummet in the wake of the lockdown and the restrictions on movement in Victoria.

Melbourne lockdown pounds auction volumes
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