Lender

Melbourne lockdown to ‘stifle’ short-lived lending recovery
6 August 2020
Melbourne lockdown to ‘stifle’ short-lived lending recovery

Home lending volumes bounced back in June, according to the ABS, but stage 4 lockdown measures in Melbourne are set to have a “material” impact on demand over the coming months.

AFCA backs push to ban credit product
6 August 2020
AFCA backs push to ban credit product

The dispute resolutions body has expressed support for ASIC’s proposal to ban a “continuing credit” product.

Iress appoints chief commercial officer
6 August 2020
Iress appoints chief commercial officer

The financial services industry software provider has recruited Investment Trends CEO Michael Blomfield to the newly-created role of chief commercial officer.

MyState launches digital money management tool
5 August 2020
MyState launches digital money management tool

The non-major bank has introduced AI-driven digital banking services that are built into customers’ everyday transaction and savings accounts.

Westpac bounces back with multibillion-dollar mortgage boost
3 August 2020
Westpac bounces back with multibillion-dollar mortgage boost

The big four banks have continued to record strong owner-occupier-driven portfolio growth, with Westpac and ANZ leading the pack in the final month of the 2020 financial year.

Bendigo launches new home loan product
30 July 2020
Bendigo launches new home loan product

The non-major bank has launched a new home loan product with online redraw facilities and full offset on multiple accounts.

Westpac woes mount amid new disclosure failures
29 July 2020
Westpac woes mount amid new disclosure failures

AUSTRAC’s investigation into Westpac’s alleged breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism laws has widened amid new revelations from the major bank.

Major bank veteran to step down
29 July 2020
Westpac veteran to step down

Westpac announced the looming departure of one of its longest-serving executives.

Business lender acquires invoice financier
29 July 2020
Business lender acquires invoice financier

SME lender Grow Finance Group has completed its acquisition of an invoice finance lender, its second acquisition in less than a year.

Illion and Tic:Toc seek to help lenders improve approval times
23 July 2020
Illion and Tic:Toc seek to help lenders improve approval times

The parent company of BankStatements.com.au is to resell Tic:Toc’s lending solution to other lenders in a bid to improve turnaround times.