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CBA launches BNPL offering
19 August 2021
CBA launches BNPL offering

The big four bank has rolled out its own buy now, pay later product, StepPay, which is now available to 4 million CBA customers.

Heritage Bank in merger talks
18 August 2021
Heritage Bank in merger talks

Heritage Bank is in merger talks with another customer-owned banking organisation, to build a combined entity with more than 700,000 members.

Home loan delinquencies shaved at Westpac
18 August 2021
Home loan delinquencies shaved at Westpac

The big four bank has revealed a drop in mortgage delinquencies, while hinting at a cash splash for shareholders.

NAB tipped to overtake ANZ
18 August 2021
NAB tipped to overtake ANZ

The $1.2-billion acquisition of Citigroup’s local business is expected to boost NAB’s customer base past that of ANZ, according to new analysis.

Bank outlines ‘vigorous strategy’ to buy Westpac PNG
17 August 2021
Bank outlines ‘vigorous strategy’ to buy Westpac PNG

Kina Securities Limited has outlined how its proposed acquisition of Westpac PNG will benefit consumers, following opposition from the competition watchdog.

Red tape choking small-bank lending: BOQ
16 August 2021
Red tape choking small-bank lending: BOQ

Bank of Queensland has called for an array of regulatory reforms, in order to equalise smaller banks against the majors and improve credit access.

NAB reports lending growth
16 August 2021
NAB reports lending growth

The big four bank has recorded a rise in lending across its mortgage, SME and Kiwi businesses in the last quarter.

Lender tops $1bn in settled loans
16 August 2021
Lender tops $1bn in settled loans

Specialist mortgage lender for self-employed borrowers Rate Money has surpassed $1 billion in settled loans 18 months after launching.

New AMP boss eyes broker channel
13 August 2021
New AMP boss eyes broker channel

Freshly appointed AMP chief Alexis George has flagged ambitions for the banking business, with brokers expected to continue feeding most of its growth.

Mortgage settlements dip across states: PEXA
13 August 2021
Mortgage settlements dip across states: PEXA

New loan settlements were down across four states in July, but refinance settlements continued their strong run, according to new figures.