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The prudential cop has proposed the use of a new capital buffer for the banks, to add to its clampdown on risky lending.

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The lender has become the latest big four bank to increase its fixed interest rates.

HomeStart has recruited a Bank of Queensland executive to become its new chief risk officer.

The prudential regulator has outlined the next intervening steps it could take, as housing prices and debt levels continue to climb.

Pepper Money has priced a $750 million RMBS, which aims to “optimise the funding of its Australian mortgage originations”.

More than half of financial businesses are planning to roll out “instant approval for loans” in the next two years, according to new research.

Although the big four bank managed to grow its home loan book over the 2021 financial year, margin pressures are expected to continue into the coming months.

Researchers have tipped competition in the banking landscape will continue to intensify for the majors, as smaller rivals have gained market share.

The major bank has appointed five senior appointments to its institutional bank as it works to “strengthen the business” and deliver greater customer support.