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Non-major bank launches Google Pay
26 August 2020
Non-major bank launches Google Pay

The industry fund-owned bank has introduced Google Pay for cardholders as customers increasingly switch to contactless payments, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

CBA hit with class action
25 August 2020
CBA hit with class action

A class action lawsuit has been filed in the Federal Court against the Commonwealth Bank, which has been accused of breaching its best interests duty obligations.

Auction results reveal tale of two cities
25 August 2020
Auction results reveal tale of two cities

Melbourne has continued to see lower levels of auction activity and higher withdrawal rates amid the lockdown, while Sydney auction volumes have trended higher.

Westpac sells asset finance subsidiary
24 August 2020
Westpac sells asset finance subsidiary

The big four bank has entered into an agreement to sell its asset finance subsidiary, which manages approximately $500 million in customer loans.

ASIC ‘excited’ by regtech solutions in responsible lending
21 August 2020
ASIC ‘excited’ by regtech solutions in responsible lending

Regtech solutions that help lenders and brokers more efficiently assess credit files and risk profiles have “the potential to improve performance across the lending industry”, the financial ...

New community housing program launched
21 August 2020
New community housing program launched

The Commonwealth and NSW governments have partnered to launch a pilot program to “fast-track” the construction of community housing through the provision of low-cost credit.

COVID crisis to spur market evolution: ANZ CEO
20 August 2020
COVID crisis to spur market evolution: ANZ CEO

The economic fallout from the COVID-19 crisis will present the market with new opportunities to evolve and meet the changing needs of consumers, ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott has said.

Open banking to usher new wave of products
20 August 2020
Open banking to usher new wave of products

The open banking regime could enable banks to create data-driven products and services instead of the riskier mortgage offering, according to a mutual bank.

Westpac reports 42% drop in mortgage deferrals
19 August 2020
Westpac reports 42% drop in mortgage deferrals

The major bank has revealed that almost 60,000 home loan deferral customers have resumed repayments following a three-month check-in.

Loan-matching service expands reach
19 August 2020
Loan-matching service expands reach

Online home loan auction platform Joust will extend one of its services nationally to brokers and lenders of all sizes.