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Plunge in volumes ‘deliberate’ and ‘self-inflicted’: Westpac
5 November 2019
Brian Hartzer

The major bank has released its full-year results, reporting a $14.7 billion slide in mortgage volumes, which according to CEO Brian Hartzer was partly “deliberate” and partly ...

Westpac halts trading to launch $2.5bn capital raising
5 November 2019
ASX stockboard

The big four bank has sought $2.5 billion in funds to build a buffer against “uncertainty” over capital rules, litigation and regulatory action.

Optus chair joins ANZ board
5 November 2019
ANZ

ANZ has appointed the chairman and former CEO of telecommunications company Optus to its board of directors.

LATEST PODCAST: Big bank profits slide
4 November 2019
LATEST PODCAST: Big bank profits slide

The Mortgage Business Uncut podcast is your weekly analysis of the biggest themes shaping the Australian mortgages market.

CBA only major to report quarterly mortgage growth
4 November 2019
mortgagebusiness

Three of the big four banks have reported contractions in their mortgage books over the September quarter, according to the latest APRA data.

Treasurer laments ‘grey area’ in SME lending space
4 November 2019
Josh Frydenberg

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has called for clarity concerning the provision of small business credit in light of confusion regarding responsible lending obligations of credit providers.

Macquarie reports 21% mortgage book growth
4 November 2019
Macquarie

The non-major bank has continued to gain ground in the mortgage market, reporting strong owner-occupied-driven portfolio growth.

New Bendigo chair assumes role
1 November 2019
mortgagebusiness

Jaqueline Hey has officially assumed the role of chair of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, replacing Robert Johanson.

ANZ still grappling with ‘nuanced’ lending environment
31 October 2019
ANZ

The major bank has reported a sharp contraction in home lending volumes in FY19, as it continues to adjust to a “grey area” in the lending space. 

Genworth renews CBA contract
31 October 2019
Genworth

The LMI provider has renewed its exclusive contract with CBA for another three years, ending 31 December 2022.