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MARK LODGE: Are you a chief operations officer? Part 2
JOHN PARANCHI: Staying accountable
GREG VINCENT: The greatest time-saver for agents
AFG announce $300m RMBS transaction
'Don’t bet the farm' on RMBS market: AFG
Naylor defends bank-owned aggregators
Two out of five loans for investment, says AFG
CUA attacks majors over aggregator ownership
Competition for distribution is rife: AFG
Aggregation boss calls out disclosure concern
Lenders locked out of aggregation panels
Mortgage Choice delivers record profit
Planners more trusted than brokers: CHOICE
CUA boss slams biased aggregators
Aggregator appoints new GM
Mortgage Choice promotes planning arm
Aggregation group recruiting planners
AFG breaks investor loan record
Brokers can’t be planners, says aggregator
Number of boutique aggregators tipped to rise
The lowdown on aggregators
Choice founder to head wealth group
Rubik confirms Mortgage Choice deal
Boutique aggregator appoints new CEO
Aggregator announces name change
AFG warns of a ‘whole generation of renters’
Aggregator aims to capture FHB market
Mortgage Choice reaches financial planning milestone
Choice signs up Bernie Lewis
Record month for aggregator as volumes skyrocket
Aggregator names new GM
eChoice brand to replace Firstfolio
SA lender partners with major aggregator
Major aggregator silent on IPO reports
AFG valued ahead of IPO
Investors drive record result for major aggregator
AFG snares real estate-backed mortgage group
AFG mortgage stats reveal winners and losers
Financial advice JVs on the rise, says aggregator
Aggregator extends $58.4m senior debt facility
AFG awards top brokers and digs deep for charity
People’s Choice CEO announces retirement
Mortgage Choice winds up online business
Former Mortgage Choice CEO joins ASX-listed group
Aggregator sells $125m of loan book
People's Choice names new CEO
People’s Choice continues support for world-class event
eChoice to delist from ASX
Aggregators to ‘audit’ and number brokers under ASIC regime
Mortgage Choice questioned over share price
Aggregation manager joins Rubik
‘Conditions have deteriorated’: lending curbs hit aggregator
Major aggregator inks deal with global fintech player
Ex-ANZ banker joins major aggregator
Major aggregator posts strong growth amid market headwinds
Major aggregator settles $300m RMBS deal
Mortgage Choice chief not surprised by rate trend
Housing boom a deliberate choice: Deloitte
Use cash to afford deposit, says Mortgage Choice CEO
Aggregation market too ‘mature’ to disrupt
Aggregator sees 40% rise in settlements
Refi boom winding down: AFG
AFG boosts profit by 33%
AFG marks record $350m RMBS transaction
Aggregation ‘a very different environment today’: NAB
Major aggregator to merge with bank
Rumours swirl as eChoice sale reaches final stages
AFG grows book to $140bn
Aggregator launches new tech platform
Mortgage Choice appoints new CEO
Bank’s merger with mortgage aggregator awaits board approval
Shareholders greenlight bank-aggregator merger
Treasurer approves bank-aggregator merger
Victoria dethroned as top choice for relocators
Bank-aggregator reveals post-merger plans
Bank-aggregator appoints new CFO
Bank-aggregator loan book hits $36.9bn
AFG prices $500m RMBS
Mortgage Choice company secretary resigns
Two major broker aggregators to merge
Better Choice mortgage settlements up 50% in FY19
LATEST PODCAST: How satisfied are brokers with their aggregators?
Is it time to co-own your Aggregator?
Better Choice updates VOI, e-signature policy
AFG prices $700m RMBS
LATEST PODCAST: Aggregation consolidation
Digital mortgages is a balancing act: aggregator
Yodlee becomes latest CDR recipient
LATEST PODCAST: Aggregation group changes
AFG Securities upsizes RMBS transaction
BNK projects 42% profit rise
PEXA travelling towards $3.3bn float in June
DAIDEC launches AI home loan processing tool
Credit industry faces higher ASIC levies
Former CBA exec launches brokerage
Finsure records 22% rise in brokers
REA Group profits rise amid strong resi market
New bank formed after RADI granted
Big four customer complaints drop
REA records 35% revenue growth after broker acquisition
How financial data aggregation and digitisation are elevating mortgages
Aussie reveals map of nation’s more affordable suburbs
BNK offloads aggregator business
BNK posts quarterly growth ahead of strategic review update
YBR outlines growth strategy, flags app launch
Lendi Group appoints new head of brand
Finsure announces new CEO
AFG CFO steps down
REA mortgage settlements lift in FY22
Borrowers reviewing mortgages in droves following rate hikes
Non-Bank fintech Lender Funding.com.au sees record growth with need for bridging loans continuing to grow
Major broker loses third-party heavyweights
Your guide to starting your own brokerage
Your guide to building profitable referral networks
Has financial advice become a liability for brokerages?
FHBs offered monthly LMI option: Resi
Borrowers are feeling “undervalued” by lenders, aggregator says
Broker boost fuels MA Financial FY22 result
Brokers play a vital role as customers feel the pinch
Resi secures expanded funding line
Lendi plans to write 1 in 10 home loans
Connective home loan portfolio up 25%
Industry leaders take part in Vinnies CEO Sleepout
In Memoriam: Mick McClure, 1953–2023
YBR settled $4bn in 4Q23
Top brokers revealed at Australian Broking Awards 2023
Major brokerage announces plans to delist
Finalists unveiled for Women in Finance Awards 2023
Tic:Toc rebrands to Tiimely Home
MORTGAGE AND FINANCE LEADER: The lessons Greg Pennells learned in founding 2 aggregation groups
Single home owners dwindle amid rising mortgage rates: Lendi
What’s next for Connective?
Spotlight: How Aussie is reimaging the role of the broker
How CommBank is supporting women in finance
Average mortgage size up in March quarter: AFG
Delayed home buyers looking to enter property market in 2024
Nearly 4 in 5 Australians are making cuts to pay mortgages
Brokers break quarterly record in lodgements
Aggregator’s appointments to ‘drive technological innovation’
Fixed rate and refinancing trends brokers should expect in FY25
Finsure eyes growth through asset finance boost
Bendigo Bank brings another aggregator onboard
LMG to help brokers secure self-employed clients via training initiative
Finsure partners with Wealth Street
AFG reports record broker recruitment
Aggregator reports surge in commercial settlements
Divergence between aggregators and broker sentiments
Lender
Govt acts on FSI vertical integration recommendations
SADHANA SMILES: Show me the data
La Trobe issues RMBS offer
Bank of England to rein in risky lending
RBA warns banks on lending standards
Bendigo calls out capital funding risk
Citi to pay US$1bn in RMBS claims
Lender calls for fair mortgage competition
Countdown to new UK lending laws
The lending standards' cycle
Legislate on ownership disclosure, says lender
The challenge to regulators in the non-bank lending space
SME lending 'dead as doornail'
ANZ grows loan book and profits
Big opportunity in third-party business lending: BMM
Westpac grows loan book by 3pc
Lenders tipped to break with cash rate
Pressure mounts for majors: KPMG
Mortgage lending falls in March
Lenders react to digital threat
Genworth comments on IPO success
Two majors see growth in brand value
Convergence to lift broker disclosure: CBA
NAB to sell UK loan portfolio
ING DIRECT cautions lenders on customer analytics
Adelaide Bank adds to housing affordability debate
RBA spotlight on predatory lending
FCA praises interest-only mortgage commitments
Majors will influence FSI, consumers say
TSB float creates options for NAB
New lenders to enter market
Queensland lender imprisoned
Investor lending makes regulators nervous
SMEs look to P2P lending
La Trobe Financial sees future without trail
Two-pronged attack puts NAB ahead
Commonwealth FP inquiry could cost all majors
UK lending limits spark local fears
‘No evil in commissions’ says lawyer
Lender fined in Federal Court
CBA to review advice failures
Potential $500 billion open to boutique reverse mortgage lenders
SMSFs drive commercial mortgage demand
Non-bank lending on the rise
Murray highlights key SME lending issues
ANZ says broker ‘ownership’ not in sight
Business confidence eases over June: NAB
Banks slam APRA lending guidance
Mortgage repayments ‘unsustainable’ if rates rise
NAB to sell UK loan portfolio
UK lending still needs work, says regulator
Major bank signs SMSF lending guidelines
‘We can disrupt and we are’, says CBA exec
Online lender awarded for best value
NAB still plagued by UK operations
Heritage Bank lending recovers
Half of Westpac mortgages for investment
Consumer appetite for major lenders increasing
CBA chief announces executive changes
Suncorp Bank lending up five per cent
Former RAMS manager commences new role
No margin squeeze for CBA after record profit
Murray Inquiry creates ‘confusion’ for CBA
La Trobe Financial appoints new executive
Lender warns of ‘teaser’ rates
Asian growth helps ANZ deliver strong profit
NAB reports $1.7bn profit for Q3
Former Westpac exec joins ANZ Board
Home lending increasingly competitive, says RBA
Investment boom opens new gap in lending
Is short-term lending worth considering?
La Trobe changes SMSF loan terms
Non-bank launches specialist lending program
Lender breaks four per cent home loan barrier
Lending exec resurfaces at planning firm
RBA flags ‘systemic risk’ of home lending
EY calls for broker commission reform
Banks lend support to financial literacy week
Majors, MFAA defend vertical integration
Non-majors forced to write riskier loans
Analysis: The future of broker commissions
Loan serviceability buffers questioned
CUA takes on the majors
NAB at risk from Scottish independence
Brokers to benefit from lender cash giveaways
ASIC gives verdict on low-doc lenders
Lenders on notice over interest-only loans
Vow Financial grows commercial team
Online lender awarded cheapest home loan
Deloitte weighs in on commissions debate
RBA close to curbing investor lending
Investor lending grows twice as fast as owner-occupied
Investor lending restraints announced by year end
Lending curbs will shrink LMI market
Suncorp strengthens broker proposition
Lender dismisses investor loan hype
APRA approves lender ‘bank’ status
UK-style lending curbs ‘better’ for Aussie market
BOQ refuses ‘race to the bottom’ on mortgage pricing
NAB flags 14 per cent fall in profits
Brokerage 'not surprised' by commission failings
Lending curbs are nothing new, says APRA
Non-majors tipped as FSI ‘winners’
Lending curbs will have ‘grinding down effect’: Tarbey
Analysis: Will Murray change mortgage lending?
NAB closer to Great Western sale after pricing IPO
Falling dollar won’t hurt lenders: HSBC
CBA reputation ‘tarnished’: Narev
Keating calls for SMSF lending curbs
RBA sheds no new light on lending worries
Online lender adds free ‘value pack’ to home loans
ASIC crackdown reins in lenders
Lender launches 97 per cent LVR mortgages
Government rejects calls for CBA royal commission
ASIC report boosts broker confidence in low-doc lending
Lenders must justify serviceability buffers: Deloitte
Global lender relocates to WA
Broker commissions 'not important', borrowers say
Non-majors confident of FSI mortgage changes
Specialist lenders outgrow tarnished reputation
Four myths of specialist lending
Lender announces new broker strategy
RBA figures strengthen case for lending curbs
NAB-owned brokers gain market share
ANZ warns Murray ahead of FSI final report
La Trobe Financial appoints executives
Major bank sees surge in new lending
ANZ chief slams negative gearing
ASIC updates responsible lending guidance
Genworth backs APRA lending guidance
La Trobe Financial appoints VP
Investor lending still hot
Online lender retains cheapest rates
ANZ appoints two new C-suite execs
Majors could be forced to rethink branding
Lender cuts rates, upgrades platforms
The 'risk' of SMSF borrowing
CBA to correct ‘mistakes’
ASIC appoints expert to monitor CBA financial planning
Lender boosts RMBS issue to half a billion
KPMG highlights significance of SME lending
Westpac wins out on China deal
Free trade to boost CBA’s China expansion
CBA loses top customer satisfaction foothold
RBA changes its tune on investor lending
La Trobe wins at overseas awards
Failed lender overlooked risks of loan deal
Industry polled on investor lending triggers
Banks put pressure on Murray at eleventh hour
Lender acquires $570m loan book
RBA report exposes key lending risks
Citi responds to AFG's Murray submission
Borrowers prefer non-majors for refinancing
APRA informs Parliament of lending curbs
Lender alliance won’t dent the big four
ASIC takes action against non-bank lender
New SME lending platform threatens majors
Best rates merely an ‘entry point’ for non-majors
FSI calls for ‘competitive neutrality’ among lenders
Packer and Murdoch invest in new lender
CoreLogic RP Data backs new foreign buyer recommendations
New MFAA chief to fight for SMSF lending
Industry split over lending curbs: poll
Aussie John welcomes lending investigation
Packer-backed lender welcomes FSI proposals
Industry bodies clash over SMSF lending
Majors could be forced into credit reporting
NAB sells £1.2 billion of high risk mortgages
Commercial lender announces new appointment
Mortgages ‘not moving fast enough’ says lender
ANZ: ‘We are at a tipping point’
NAB and ANZ reserve judgement on risk weighting
Smaller lenders cry foul over ‘anti-competitive conduct’
Why I write 100pc of my loans with non-bank lenders
‘Vested interests’ blamed for proposed SMSF lending ban
CBA tie-up guarantees broker trail: John Symond
Weak lending figures could point to rate cut
Majors eye mortgage referral networks: report
Will P2P lending threaten mortgages?
The final nail in the coffin for SMSF lending?
Lenders eye concentration risk
Investors turn to specialist lenders
Non-majors dominate rate cutting
Former ING exec to head NAB’s UK lender
WA lender to merge with major mutual bank
APRA lending spotlight to aid housing correction
Majors revise rate forecasts as oil price bites
Lenders should be more consistent
Westpac to retain Fiji and PNG businesses after divestiture
Westpac announces new appointment
Banks exceed APRA risk limit on investor lending
Three cities set real estate records
New Westpac boss gets straight to it
ASIC targets first lender in mortgage market probe
Online lender undercuts the majors
NAB margin squeezed by 'intense competition'
NZ big banks maintain lending growth
Brokers flock to new lender
Borrowers warned about new peer-to-peer lenders
FHB error could aggravate investor lending issue
Online lender doubles demand after cutting rates
CBA reveals mortgage distribution plans
Why brokers shouldn’t fear peer-to-peer lending
Specialist lender makes 40-point rate cut
Suncorp posts 15 per cent profit growth
Specialist lenders underutilised: poll
CBA reveals home loan digitisation plans
ANZ boss acknowledges 'tougher' environment
Lenders to benefit from new Veda service
RBA to assess impact of APRA lending guidance
Non-bank lenders need to get on the front foot
Govt keeping 'an open mind' on SMSF lending
NAB: 'We didn’t get it right the first time'
Online lender makes second round of rate cuts
Westpac exit could hold silver lining for Genworth
Non-majors outpaced big four growth in 2014
FHBs ‘inflating’ investor lending concerns: CEO
Investor lending comes off the boil
Assistant treasurer ‘concerned’ about SMSF lending
Costello defends SMSF lending
CBA names new group executive
Westpac: RBA to cut rates in April or May
Will an open-minded government keep SMSF lending alive?
Risk of SMSF lending issues is ‘remote’
CBA appoints new director
ASIC investigates NAB breach report shortfall
CUA lending jumps 75 per cent
Special report: Comparison websites and mortgage lending
Australians unaware of how big four control non-majors
Lending market set to welcome Australia's biggest retail group
Lender clarifies referral relationship following ASIC probe
ASIC puts lending industry on notice
Lender grows BDM team
Commercial lender opens Melbourne office
APRA ‘ready to take action’ on mortgage lending
Wide Bay to begin trading as a bank
Specialist lender makes another appointment
Westpac eyes forex opportunity in broker channel
La Trobe hires former broker
Association offers alternative to SMSF lending ban
Lender weighs in on negative gearing debate
ANZ case to reach High Court
Home lending up 10pc in 12 months
Suncorp Group names new CEO
Mortgage market hungry for white label lending
Lender raises fraud concerns
US lender enters Australian market
ANZ to repay financial planning clients
Repayment history indicators now appearing on credit files
La Trobe bolsters executive team
Westpac still confident of May rate cut
APRA reveals impact of regulation on lending
Digital disruptors already impacting Australian lending
The impact of P2P lending on banks
SME confidence steady: NAB
YBR and Homeloans comment on merger reports
Westpac appoints new director
ANZ to sell off $8.3bn lending business
Westpac lending concerns ‘overdone’
Big four bank boosts mobile lending network
Westpac acknowledges broker success
Nation’s largest lender under margin pressure
Slow uptake of comprehensive credit reporting
APRA right to ‘turn up the dial’ on lending standards
Lender completes $1bn RMBS deal
ANZ pledges $3bn to growing SMEs
Lender offers new SME opportunity
Coastal communities post impressive capital gains
ANZ issues first ‘green’ bonds
Lender unveils 3.49pc fixed rate
Investor lending changes insufficient: Moody’s
Lending reforms could delay next rate rise
La Trobe prices $250m RMBS issue
Lenders react to APRA investor crackdown
ANZ green bond priced at $600m
CBA bolsters China strategy with RMB licence
Rate decision 'accommodative', says RBA
Govt puts spotlight on P2P lending regulation
APRA lending crackdown ‘bearing fruit’
ANZ appoints corporate and commercial director
NZ central bank tightens investor lending rules
Genworth renews contract with NAB Broker
Liberty helps secure $30m for online lending platform
Westpac completes major restructure
Investor pricing action not positive, says non-bank
Westpac to sell down stake in investment firm
Suncorp moved to pre-empt APRA crackdown
The lowdown on the banks’ changes to investor lending rules
NAB names Flavell replacement
NAB non-exec director set to retire
Investor lending caps a case of history repeating
P2P lender considers stock market listing
ANZ welcomes retail life insurance reforms
FHBs the focus of radical new plan by lender
ThinCats reveals new commission structure
ANZ extends presence overseas
NAB investment encouraged by new report
Suncorp’s loan book repositioning reflected in new ratings
Investment lending slows as non-majors gain market share
NAB plans UK subsidiary sale
House prices forecast to fall in seven capital cities
Suncorp picks up international award
CBA lifts limits on up-front vals
APRA urges majors to strengthen capital
Westpac completes $91m sale of overseas operations
Grexit risk 'muted': NAB
Lender rebrands, partners with trade giant
CBA defends 'slow' scandal response
ANZ targets business clients in India
Westpac receives Aaa credit rating
ANZ appoints former McDonalds CEO
NAB flags ‘worrying’ SMSF lending trends
AFG partners with online lender
Suncorp posts billion-dollar profit
ANZ releases app for mobile lenders
ANZ plans $3bn capital raise
Finding your way in commercial lending
NAB profit jumps as bad debts fall
Bendigo reveals investor loan strategy
ANZ establishes tech panel
ASIC backs fintech industry with new committee
Bendigo alliance to boost NSW footprint
CBA mortgages underperform
Former ANZ executive poached by Findex
Aaa rating reflects CBA’s credit strength: Moody’s
NAB Broker inks new settlements deal
Westpac needs to raise $3 billion in capital: Morningstar
ANZ chief singles out strong mortgage performance
SAI Global to expand services following NAB Broker deal
CEO says lending curbs will rescue run-off
ASIC probe finds lending standards fall short
Sydney and Melbourne among global commercial ‘hotspots’
WA bank defies slow market, boosts lending growth
APRA figures support lending crackdown
APRA issues fresh warning on home lending
NAB reclassifies household data
European SME lender lands in Sydney
AFG sees surge in commercial mortgages
NAB issues firm warning on foreign investment
Market conditions create perfect storm for risky lending
Analysis: the new wave of personal lending
Top economist slams APRA lending crackdown
Mutual beats the majors on customer satisfaction
Westpac unveils growth strategy
RBA warns against poor lending practices
National growth beginning to stall: NAB
Specialist lender prices $250m RMBS transaction
The rise and rise of alternative lending: what you need to know as a broker
European lender working with brokers
ANZ completes $720m SPP offer
Investor lending ticks up in July
More M&A deals expected from specialist lenders
Non-majors win over customers
ANZ chief plays down Asia exposure
Former NAB execs unite to take on the majors
ANZ expands retail footprint in China
ATO significantly revises SMSF lending figures
ASIC suspends lender’s credit licence
Regulator 'not backing down' on lending crackdown
RBA to cut cash rate to 1.5%, says ANZ
APRA crackdown forces SMSF lenders out of the market
HSBC stops lending to new investors
Fed Court finds lender breached NCCP
CBA-owned start-up to disrupt credit reporting
Efforts to curb risky lending may not work, says IMF
ANZ grows retail footprint in Asia
Success of APRA lending crackdown ‘overstated’
La Trobe to grow Asian footprint
Director jailed over $13m Westpac loan fraud
Suncorp appoints new director
Lending changes to continue as banks face 'delicate' job
New lending platform to service SMEs
Lender on track to post $8 billion profit
NAB's credit ratings remain unchanged
Report highlights demand for lending professionals
Westpac move ‘credit-positive’: Moody’s
Westpac completes institutional entitlement offer
NAB to evaluate impact of branches
CBA to repay $7.6 million
Lender records 72% surge in pre-tax profit
Regulators ‘alert’ to non-bank investor lending
Competition drove lending standards to ‘horribly low level’: APRA
Credit industry on track to improving lending decisions
ATO confirms key dates for new SMSF lending rules
Risks flagged as banks exit SMSF lending
NAB's investor loan growth falls sharply
Westpac reveals impact of mortgage repricing
Adelaide Bank hikes rates on investor and owner-occupied loans
Suncorp grows mortgages but records fall in SME lending
Weaker housing sentiment ‘not all negative’: NAB
Lending scams on the rise, says ASIC
‘Pockets of pressure’ emerging in Australian lending
CBA posts $2.4 billion first quarter profit
Investment lending slumps in September
AMP Bank to re-enter SMSF lending space by year end
ANZ to repay customers $13 million
Peer-to-peer lender joins ARCA
Lender increases rates by up to 20 basis points
Listed lender records 47% settlement growth
Westpac completes retail shortfall bookbuild
Global challenges could mean lower interest rates: Kolenda
Owner-occupier lending overtakes investor
CBA says interest rates ‘not a major factor’
ANZ makes senior management change
CBA to continue innovating ‘at the edge’
CBA to refund $80 million after failing to apply mortgage benefits
La Trobe credit fund passes $1 billion milestone
Low rates 'the new normal': Kolenda
Lending officer cops permanent ban
Home loan repricing ‘unsustainable’, says J.P. Morgan
P2P lenders to offer mortgage products
La Trobe Financial picks up prestigious title
New lender partners with thousands of brokers
Business conditions steady in November: NAB
Lending curbs having ‘dramatic impact’ on property market
Non-major resumes SMSF lending
ACCC approval to ‘level playing field’ for lenders
Improved outlook for listed lender
Bank inks deal with P2P lender
NAB names new group executive
Former Westpac manager cops permanent ban
Ponzi scheme couple committed for trial
ANZ names acting CFO
Non-major lenders announce merger
APRA gives early Christmas gift to non-majors
Analysis: Lending curbs around the world
ANZ’s Mike Smith looks back on 8 years of leadership
Deflation fears likely to ease: NAB
Investor lending slumps in December
CUA shines light on personal lending
Former ANZ adviser cops 10-year ban
Suncorp appoints new treasurer
ANZ report highlights new investment hotspot
ATO 'very concerned' over SMSF lending
ANZ rejects 'toxic culture' allegations
NAB prices Clydesdale IPO
Major bank reacts to ASIC lending concerns
NAB predicts three Fed rate hikes for 2016
ANZ exec steps down
ANZ announces major executive changes
NAB to focus on core markets following UK exit
P2P lender opens its books
Record-low rates driving demand for lending roles
Vic Supreme Court approves NAB demerger
ANZ raises rates on business loans
Genworth profits fall 29% as lending changes hurt LMI demand
Lender penalised for overcharging consumers
Penalised lender responds to ASIC action
CBA increasingly reliant on brokers
CBA records 28% rise in bad loans
Suncorp expands mortgage distribution footprint
APRA eliminates 'aggressive lending practices'
Association throws support behind penalised lender
CBA forecasts ‘volatile year’ for real estate
ANZ chief flags economic headwinds and rising funding costs
CBA receives AAA rating for mortgage bonds
Macquarie snaps up loan book from ASX-listed lender
NAB appoints new director
P2P lending no threat to mortgages
Westpac reveals new rates
NAB changes tone on Fed rate hike
ANZ mortgage bonds assigned AAA rating
Lender focused on next growth phase
European lending rates risky for Aussie RMBS
Google boss joins ANZ
ANZ supports start-ups with new platform
Westpac mortgage bonds receive top rating
Australia to outpace US in alternative lending
'Angry' bank customers flock to smaller lenders
ANZ fined for NCCP breach
Lenders announce rate cuts
CBA confirms rate changes
Former bank CEO joins P2P lender
Former Westpac CEO to join ING
Lender voices concerns over ‘disappointing’ CCR adoption
ANZ committed to improving financial literacy
Lenders to regain hunger for investors
Online lender to target brokers, accountants
La Trobe takes out international award
APRA finds ‘surprising’ disparity in mortgage lending
ANZ fine ‘up to a court’, says ASIC
UK lenders question calls for more capital
Majors' mortgage satisfaction slumps
Regulator warns of P2P lending risks
CBA’s business model ‘not sustainable’
Listed lender announces ‘landmark transaction’
RBA warns of ‘aggressive expansion’ by foreign lenders
ANZ to pay $5 million to customers
ANZ announces lending changes
CBA recognised for sustainable branches
Senior Suncorp exec resigns
ANZ Pacific chief announces retirement
ASIC penalises Westpac financier for NCCP breach
Westpac to defend rate-rigging allegations
ANZ appoints regional executive
La Trobe’s P2P offering receives ‘superior’ rating
Suncorp finalises $750m debt issue
Westpac transforms home loan book
Drop in consumer sentiment ‘disappointing’: Westpac
ANZ names new chief for Indonesia
Bank merger in play as lenders take on the big four
Lenders hike variable rates
CBA announces mortgage changes
P2P lender hits $1m in interest payments
Westpac announces significant lending changes
Westpac tightens mortgage lending for foreign buyers
Westpac boss warns of rising bad loans
ANZ profits fall 24%
NAB slashes rates by 25 basis points
ANZ admits to difficulties over non-resident mortgages
Westpac’s asset quality to ‘deteriorate’
Lenders join rate cut chorus
ANZ says investor loans are ‘lower risk’
Lending changes curb NAB’s mortgage growth
ANZ results show continued pressure on credit quality
More lenders move on rates
Lenders continue to cut rates
Loan impairment hits five-year high for CBA
Business environment still 'favourable' despite slump: NAB
NAB restricts lending to foreigners
Small business lending reaches record high for banks
ANZ axes hundreds of jobs amid ‘low lending growth’
UK regulator releases responsible lending findings
Aussie fund manager bets big on P2P lending
Lenders still 'dialling down' on SMSF market
ANZ appoints chief financial officer
Teachers Mutual stops lending to investors
Banks announce raft of lending changes
Listed lender has firm eye on global growth and innovation
Branson’s commission question and the birth of Virgin mortgages
Suncorp reveals new mortgage rates
Non-majors lead for mortgage satisfaction
Former ANZ tech boss joins Suncorp
Lender caught over-charging consumers
AMP Bank exits non-resident lending
Former Suncorp chief joins Genworth board
Non-bank lender receives fresh funding
Suncorp unveils unified business model
More lending curbs on the horizon as prices bounce back
La Trobe completes $250m RMBS deal
Westpac makes significant lending changes
CBA director joins OnDeck as operations chief
Lenders unveil pricing changes
Experts name best mortgage lenders
CBA sets record straight on ‘mortgage war’
CBA names new director
Developers given a lifeline as lender reveals new offering
ANZ appoints risk expert
Fintech player enters SME lending market
Suncorp exec to join CBA
Suncorp leads region for customer experience
New lending platforms here to stay: ASIC
NAB changes home loan policy
Business conditions ‘unwavering’, says NAB
Former Westpac CEO joins Rubik
Major developer sees 'dangerous' impact of lending curbs
Brexit had ‘little impact’ on Australian confidence: ANZ
Westpac completes $1.7 billion capital raising
Commercial lending overtakes home loan growth
Centrepoint announces funding agreement with NAB
Alternative lenders at risk in battle for customer data
Mortgage managers ‘crunched’ in new lending landscape
La Trobe recognised on world stage
NAB closes $1.5bn capital raising
Investor lending bounces back
UK headed for 'shallow recession': NAB
CBA changes automated valuations
Two lenders reduce rates
Seven lenders unite to stir big bank complacency
Lenders announce LVR changes
Lender warns of heavy write-offs
Australian investors hit hard as lending landscape changes
Fintech breakthrough sees launch of new lender
Nation’s largest credit union overhauls lending criteria
NAB announces business restructure
Analysis: Westpac’s new online lending investment
Lenders to offer same-day mortgages
ASIC bans former ANZ adviser
Westpac continues to shed investor loans
Non-resident, apartment lending crackdown continues
Non-bank inks $100m lending deal with banking giant
Westpac announces NZ$250 million capital raising
Former Xero boss joins non-bank lender
Analysis: Majors under attack over meagre rate cuts
Non-majors reduce variable rates
Macquarie business lending outperforms home loans
Bank will focus on 'higher quality' mortgage lending, says CEO
Bank tipped to acquire non-bank lender
ANZ appoints chief economist
DomaCom teams up with peer-to-peer lender
Heritage Bank lending down by $60m
Listed lender cuts rates by up to 65 basis points
CBA: direct loans 'as good as they are going to get'
NAB warns of more economic risk on the way
Why are lenders continuing to tighten up policies?
NAB says Aussie businesses are more innovative than they realise
Boost in new home lending
APRA tipped to tighten investor lending even further
ANZ to raise $1bn with new hybrid
Broker blasts ‘smoke and mirrors’ of online lending
Bank resumes investor lending, launches 98% LVR loan
A look at mortgage lending across the states and territories
Lessons from the UK commercial lending market
RBA ‘retains strong easing bias’, says ANZ
Lender sees billion-dollar settlement spike ahead of merger
Non-bank posts record year of lending
CBA is ‘stifling competition’, says Acorns
Porges steps down as chairman of marketplace lender
CBA pays out $7.6m in compensation
10-year ban for former lending director
Major lender sounds warning on housing market
ANZ extends Apple Pay and Android Pay to another half a million cardholders
Listed lender posts 171% surge in revenue
Specialist lender signs sports sponsorship deal
ANZ to refund $28.8m in fees
NAB on the hunt for new execs
ANZ reshuffles management as COO steps down
Regional home loan arrears outpace cities
CBA pays $180K in penalties
ASIC: Responsible lending in mortgage industry improving
Record lending lifts mutual lender’s earnings by 8.7%
Lending change to ‘fuel surge in SME owners’
ANZ: cash rate set to hold
Suncorp announces new leadership team appointments
Housing commencements reach record high
New software helps lenders negotiate real-time deals
How A.I is changing unsecured business lending
Beyond Bank partners with fintech lending platform
Satisfaction in big four banks' home loans drops
ASIC bans former ANZ-aligned adviser
Lending standards will save us from property crash, says funder
CBA appoints new chairman
Investor lending rebounds in August
ASIC updates market on CommInsure probe
APRA urged to act on FSI recommendations
NAB’s $2bn capital injection ‘another positive’
Major cities may see off-the-plan purchases fail
Lender announces discounted home loan rates
Rentals remain ‘fairly stable’ across most cities
Mortgage lending on APRA radar amid ‘heightened risks’
Lending curbs slammed amid ‘significant risks’ in investor housing
Peer lending surges as investors dodge banks
NAB restores home loan volume growth to system levels
Analysis: Is APRA about to curb lending again?
Non-bank lender appoints new director
CBA renews LMI deal
NAB recruits 338 brokers in 12 months
ANZ to sell its Australian wealth business
Lender’s self-employed mortgages rise by more than a third
Major bank pulls back on mortgage lending
ASIC announces payday lending changes
Group home loans and syndicates on the rise, says CBA
Brokerage aims to make commercial lending more transparent
Porges resigns from marketplace lender
CCR offering lenders more holistic view of customers
CBA posts $2.4bn profit in first quarter
Mining towns and lending curbs weigh on mortgage insurance
SME lender flags ‘negative shift’ in borrowings
Lender appoints new CEO - 2016
‘We’re putting things right’, says CBA
Non-majors introduce Apple Pay
Asian investors fund local lender in bullish developer play
APRA urged to ‘intensify’ investor lending crackdown
Getting to the truth via credit repair
Global lender opens banking business in Australia
Short-term lender raises $33.5m in funding round
Housing on RBA “wall of worry”, says CBA economist
US lender confirms third-party plans
Specialist lender prices non-conforming RMBS
Westpac loosens mortgage lending for migrants
Non-bank sells mortgage portfolio
Non-bank boss steps down following merger
Majors tipped to reprice ‘lower quality’ mortgages
IOOF shows interest in buying ANZ wealth
Tighter lending curbs to halve price growth in 2017: HSBC
Nineteen lenders hike fixed-rates, variable rates tipped to follow
NAB increases home loan rates
Lender to pay $77m for credit law failures
GDP result ‘shockingly weak’: ANZ
Non-bank awarded for strong performance
Lawyer slams potential SMSF lending curbs
Mutual lender takes out top spot for customer satisfaction
ANZ Wealth manager joins FSC
Capital cities see second busiest auction week of the year
Lenders slam delayed FSI reforms
ANZ director retires
Analysis: How lending curbs reshaped the industry in 2016
Lender rings in the new year with rate changes
Suncorp chief steps down
ANZ has new solution for lost and stolen cards
All eyes on APRA as investor lending surges 20%
CBA customer to engage independent advocate over advice case
US lender tipped to enter Australian mortgage market
How on earth did ‘peer-to-peer’ lending become so popular?
Capital cities finish 2016 ‘on front foot’
Heritage enables customers to temporarily block cards
Fintech lender receives $20m funding from listed bank
Local P2P lender not ruling out mortgage play
‘We’re our own banker’: Triguboff beats lending curbs
NAB boss highlights new mortgage distribution deal
$60bn in major bank lending ‘squandered’
Major bank subsidiary pulls investor lending deals
Dwelling values rise across 7 capital cities
25% think being unable to afford a house impacts success
Lender funds local fintech start-up
ANZ names new wealth chief investment officer
Analysis: The investor lending dilemma
Major bank increases investor interest-only and line of credit rates
Capital cities post strong week of auction activity
Major bank sees new investor lending rise by 6%
Non-major increases stake in P2P lender
Lender posts record home loan book growth
ANZ margin pressure ‘worrying’
Lending surges 40% for challenger bank
CBA’s ‘politically unpalatable’ repricing may not be enough
Investor lending squeeze ‘biggest concern’ for property professionals
APRA announces fresh guidance on mortgage lending
Fintech lender secures $25m in funding, hits major milestone
Lenders crowned at Fintech Business Awards
Fintechs welcome to ‘eat our lunch’, says ANZ
ASIC takes major bank to court over home lending
APRA under pressure to curb lending as Sydney booms
Housing commencements forecast to ease
NAB boss questioned about breach reporting
CBA slammed over 'cover up'
Job ads down, but more employment expected: ANZ
Westpac explains position on apartments, foreign buyers
ANZ backs public breach reporting
APRA mortgage curbs may not be the best answer: Westpac
Royal commission calls gain momentum
New home lending eases in January
Lenders slammed with $730k fine
ANZ warns on apartment ‘spill-over’
Major bank announces investor lending change
Westpac deputy CEO to retire
RBA prepared to intensify investor lending crackdown
NAB changes home loan interest rates
Lender to ‘be aggressive’ on home lending with $1.7bn deal
Non-banks to profit from investor lending crackdown
NAB gender equality bond raises $500m
ANZ primed for investor loan growth
ASIC releases findings of CommInsure probe
Specialist lender enters ASX 300
Westpac hikes rates by up to 117 basis points
CBA lifts variable rates by 26 basis points
ANZ increases interest rates
Analysis: APRA action and bank rate hikes
CBA raises $650m in first climate bond
APRA announces further measures on investor lending
Co-group CEO of specialist lender made redundant
Specialist lender successfully prices $300m RMBS
Banks commit to responsible lending reform
Suncorp Group names new non-executive director
Specialist lender JV project collapses
Lenders announce home loan policy changes
Westpac hikes interest-only rates
CBA amends SME lending following Carnell Inquiry
APRA’s funding lever for ‘high risk’ non-bank lending
Lender to increase IO rates for owner-occupiers
Mortgage repricing a ‘balancing act’ for majors: EY
Majors tipped to hike home loan rates over levy
Time is money, right? So, check important credit files first
Lenders’ ‘tempting offers’ lead Aussies to overspend on cards
Next rate move is up, says Citi
Rental affordability decreases in all major cities except Perth
Major banks make changes to IO lending
Budget’s new GST measures to affect lenders
CBA announces fresh lending changes
Low wage growth dampens consumer confidence: ANZ
Specialist lender issues $650m in RMBS in 12 months
Oversupply commentary ‘overly alarmist,’ NAB says
Big four bank announces IO lending changes
Westpac changes mortgage policy
Housing growth ‘not confined’ to major cities: HIA
ASIC deepens commitment to RegTech
IO lending has ‘much further to fall’
‘Two loans’ needed under new home lending policy
Lender raises rates by 76bps
Lender scraps IO repayments for owner-occupiers on fixed rates
ANZ expects house price growth to ‘slow sharply’
ANZ hikes rates by 30 basis points
Former Westpac boss joins not-for-profit
Bernard Salt says FHBs need commitment, discipline and focus
APRA’s next target: commercial lending
NAB hikes IO rates by 35 basis points
Commercial lending in a ‘credit crisis’
CBA hikes rates by 30 points, tells customers to switch
Westpac fined over reporting failures
Analysis: Lending curbs could be permanent
RBA has lending rates ‘where they want them’: economist
Non-bank lenders could tweak IO policies, warns broker
Pepper takeover reflects 'latent' strength of non-banks
Investor lending slowdown continues
Business conditions hit nine-year high: NAB
La Trobe Financial appoints new execs
CBA ‘has work to do’ on APRA benchmark
Broker heads to Hong Kong as majors shun deals
Australia's capital cities – rising or declining?
Lender increases IO variable rates by 30 bps
Lender cuts IO rates by 20 bps
YBR posts positive results following strong lending growth
CBA accused of money laundering breaches
Non-major sees lift in lending, but struggles with tech
Easing restrictions could encourage more Islamic lending options
CBA shares tank on money laundering claims
‘Mistakes can be made’: CBA on laundering scandal
Former ANZ manager joins Mortgage Choice
CBA cuts executive bonuses
Business conditions strong but retail still suffering: NAB
Investor lending bounces back in June
ANZ comments on money laundering scandal
CBA’s new IO lending over 30%
CBA in damage control on AUSTRAC allegations
CBA CEO to ‘retire’ next year
CBA boss to step down
Mortgage repricing delivers 5% lift in NAB earnings
ANZ ‘best placed’ to meet APRA benchmark
Lending changes 'will continue', warns Bouris
FHBs at ‘pointy end’ of affordability problems: Westpac
Auswide provides M&A update, posts FY17 lending results
CBA could face $966bn in penalties
Lawyers prepare CBA class action for shareholders
Borrower attitudes to reshape mortgage lending
How to adapt to rising competition from online lending
Pepper directors unanimously recommend shareholders to approve takeover
APRA to conduct inquiry into CBA
Growth rates ‘unsustainable’ but 'cataclysmic' crash unlikely
CBA in S&P’s crosshairs
Residential lending jumps by more than 7%
Smaller lenders under Suncorp’s eye
TCorp director joins CBA board
APRA probe to examine CBA corporate culture
ANZ hikes investor rates by 31bps
Suncorp reduces investor fixed rates
ASIC targets reverse mortgages as lenders ditch products
CBA’s reputation woes bad for the country
NAB to fund low-income Aussies
Final bids received for CBA, ANZ assets
Best lending standards 'might not be enough': RBA
NAB cap ‘very high’ for risky mortgage market, says analyst
CBA sells CommInsure to AIA
Genworth to continue insuring NAB’s broker loans
ANZ tips two cash rate hikes next year
Pepper leaders have big plans for little lender
Student lender eyes mortgages as SoFi readies for launch
Former CBA adviser banned for forgery
Home values on the rise again across most capital cities
Westpac, ANZ face tough questions over mortgage pricing
CBA shareholders file Federal Court class action
Business conditions ‘rock solid’ but challenges remain ahead: NAB
The year in credit: An update from ASIC
Lenders enter EU with ASIC over NCCP issues
ANZ CEO dismisses UBS ‘liar loans’ report
Hong Kong-backed lender launches home loans
CBA to backdate remuneration changes
Refinancing difficulties, restrictions on lending and financial discipline
Citi flags ‘disturbing’ debt levels in Sydney suburbs
CBA, NAB chiefs next in the firing line
Westpac to refund $65m to customers
Non-bank sees 48% surge in new lending
Narev comes clean on CBA’s ‘$500m’ rate hike
CBA accused of ‘manifest failure’
Mortgage curbs give majors an ‘advantage’: CEO
APRA eager to wind back lending curbs
‘Major adjustment’ in house prices when rates rise: Westpac
ANZ watching mortgage book ‘like a hawk’
Non-bank lender breaks the $9bn barrier
Blockchain systems, channel shopping and positive credit reporting
NAB to pay $50m in rate-rigging settlement
ANZ rate-rigging fine ‘doesn’t measure up’
Govt guarantee has driven risky lending: Research
New lender banks on growing foreign investment
NAB to axe 6,000 jobs by 2020
CCR should be voluntary for smaller lenders: COBA
ANZ eyes ‘widened’ gap between wages and home loans
Messy mortgage process costing lenders $2,500 per deal
Westpac still dominating investor lending market
‘The key is to find a cheaper process’: Former ANZ CEO
Economist calls out foreigners, lending standards
Mortgage spike helps CBA record 6% profit growth
Analysis: The new era of white label lending
Majors called out after ING axes transaction fees
ANZ to pay $50m over ‘unconscionable conduct’
‘Predatory loans’: central bank slams P2P lending
APRA appoints former NAB GM
Westpac’s venture capital fund invests in BRICKX
CBA apologises to shareholders
The new era of data intelligence in credit scoring
Commercial loans become digitised
Most home values rising again across capital cities
ASIC accepts enforceable undertakings from ANZ and NAB
Allianz makes changes to broker division
Mutuals lend $83.4bn in 2017
Fintech lender secures $120m warehouse facility
Commission won’t ‘erode’ competitive advantage of majors
First home buyers significantly changing priorities: Westpac
Royal commission shouldn’t derail competition reform: COBA
‘Unwarranted’ royal commission must end ‘political football’: Westpac
Former ANZ boss joins non-major
ANZ offloads life insurance business for $2.85bn
P2P lending growth signals shift in investor attitude
Elliott wants a smaller ANZ with fewer offerings
Marketplace lenders lack ‘information advantage’: RBA
‘We need to build trust’: ANZ
CBA admits to breaches of counter-terrorism and anti-money laundering laws
CBA accused of more AML/CTF breaches
CBA fine could exceed $500m, says analyst
ANZ’s $1.5bn Christmas present to shareholders
Major bank muscles in on fintech lending turf
Regulators tipped to loosen lending restrictions in 2018
Lending trends we’ll see in 2018
Royal commission is ‘high risk’, says Elliott
RBA to raise rates by 25bps in August: NAB
No sign of regional market slowdown, says lending specialist
ANZ to donate to financial wellbeing programs
CBA to ‘outweigh near-term threats’
ANZ increases fixed rates
Former Westpac GM to join fintech
Drop in house prices was seasonal: ANZ
Royal commission submission takes aim at mortgage lending
Lending growth and home prices to fall: Fitch
ASIC seeks court order to wind up lenders
CBA names new CEO
CBA defends new CEO hire
ASIC commences civil penalty proceedings against CBA
Liberty acquires P2P lender
Why positive credit reporting is such a big deal for our industry
String of scandals could ‘tarnish’ new CBA boss
CBA probe uncovers ‘issues’ with board influence
NAB backs new payday lender
ANZ and Westpac refund millions to customers
APRA ‘not declaring victory’ over mortgage lending
First royal commission hearing to focus on home loans
Real estate developer launches lending division for FHBs
‘No injury’ can be done to royal commission witnesses
Widening gap between rates fuelling bank profits, says P2P lender
Home values hold firm in most capital cities
New law to crack down on ‘predatory’ credit lending
ANZ records strong mortgage growth
NSW housing market down but not out: ANZ
ANZ appoints chief risk officer
CBA denies new AUSTRAC allegations
Love-struck home buyers rushing to commit
Non-major’s volumes down by 29% following APRA curbs
Former PM joins ANZ board
New mortgage lender set to disrupt local market
Former NAB exec warns of ‘tsunami of change’ in mortgages
Pepper-backed offshore lender launches non-resident mortgages
CBA announces board changes
Scrapping LMI would lift rates ‘materially higher’: Suncorp
NAB develops mortgage for ‘world-first’ co-ownership platform
Lender to ‘democratise’ mortgage process with AI
ASIC to force lenders into involuntary liquidation
Majors expected to ‘digest’ interest-only loan risks
LMI competition is unreasonable: ANZ
‘IO loans have always been safer’, says NAB chief economist
‘Nervous’ economists predict more lending curbs
Banks ‘loosen the screws’ as IO lending plummets
ANZ announces new appointment to boost presence in Asia
NAB grilled over failing to disclose ‘introducer’ fraud
CBA boss wanted FOFA-style reforms for mortgage industry
Fintech lenders eye bigger slice of SME market
Rate cuts could trigger investor lending rebound
Opinion: Royal commission gets off to an ugly start
RC questions whether CBA ‘swept aside’ insurance problem
Westpac to collect customer repayment history next month
CBA executive GM joins FSC board
ANZ backs LMI refunding
CBA/AUSTRAC case may not go to court
NAB adds Samsung Pay
Parliamentary committee slams APRA curbs
Online lender launches new broker portal
LATEST PODCAST: Cash rate record, comprehensive credit reporting and open data security
Cloud portal enhancements to further boost lending efficiency
Online lenders can save mortgagors thousands, study finds
Responsible lending engine to launch next week
Suncorp announces new board appointment
NAB admits to failures in detecting introducer fraud
ANZ’s deputy CEO to retire
‘We have failed our customers’: CBA responds to EU
Banks compensating for ‘sharp’ fall in investor lending
Suncorp chairman to retire
Westpac credit advice ‘so far off the mark’
Commission hears more examples of inappropriate advice
Major banks continue lending crackdown
‘Laggard’ lenders to be left behind: Moody’s
Westpac ‘reaffirms’ mortgage portfolio performance
New lending rules to put ‘downward pressure’ on market
APRA censures CBA for range of failings
CBA apologises and offers EU following damning report
Major bank lends $14bn of mortgages in six months
Missing customer data was ‘most likely’ disposed of: CBA
AMP denies it committed a criminal offence
Former CBA boss becomes chair of AMP
Suncorp introduces payments via Apple Pay
LATEST PODCAST: Damning allegations, cultural changes and new faces in lending
Westpac slams ‘incorrect’ PwC mortgage report
Majors tipped to hike rates further
CBA pays $5m penalty in BBSW settlement
Customers most satisfied with non-majors
Analysis: Hayne, citizenship saga take shine off 2018 budget
ANZ appoints new deputy CEO
CBA CFO resigns with immediate effect
ASIC commences ethics compliance consultation
Westpac creates new role to oversee customer relations
‘No idea’: Westpac loan process destroyed by RC
CBA ‘clawback’ conspiracy theories quashed
P2P lender extends green loans program
Lending curbs to see average Sydney deposit hit $369,542
CBA grilled over interest rate charges
LATEST PODCAST: Small business lending misconduct, risks and Prospa
CBA’s ‘Project Magellan’ probed by RC
AUSTRAC and CBA begin mediation
ANZ deputy CFO appointed group GM of internal audit
CBA admits to ‘failures’ in risk function
NAB ‘unlawfully’ seized proceeds from customer’s home
ANZ to be charged with cartel conduct
RC: Increasing responsible lending obligations ‘unnecessary’
CBA to pay $700m penalty in AUSTRAC case
LATEST PODCAST: Irresponsible lending, DTI limits and foreign investment
Morrison says $700m CBA fine will pay RC ‘bills’
ANZ surprised by prolonged housing weakness
Westpac’s chief risk officer to retire
DomaCom obtains $100m private lending facility
Lender launches financial wellness program
Topics for fourth round of royal commission hearings released
ANZ ‘disappointed’ with housing affordability response
APRA curbs stunting growth in apartment market, says lender
ANZ cartel case prompts ASX resignation
Federal Court approves CBA’s $700m AUSTRAC settlement
Former CBA boss begins role as AMP chairman
ANZ names new treasurer as ‘cartel case’ continues
CBA restructures executive team following demerger plans
Analysis: Majors eager to return to ‘simpler’ times
RBA governor appointed chair of global financial system committee
RC prods ANZ over home seizure
Sad story, but we have the right to get paid: ANZ tells RC
Non-bank lender ropes in former uno CFO
CBA served with another shareholder class action
CBA cuts executive remuneration by $60m
ASIC seeks to bring in new lending criteria for credit cards
CBA pulls out of low doc lending
Two former NAB employees banned for loan fraud
Lender sees personal loan originations double
Mortgage heavyweights reveal biggest fears for home lending
ANZ admits dealings with Indigenous customer were ‘not good enough’
New findings of alleged ANZ misconduct
LATEST PODCAST: Broker commission changes, changes to low doc lending and the Deloitte mortgage report 2018
CCR and risk-based pricing posing problems for lenders
NAB provides $50m funding facility to SME lender
Lending crackdown and further curbs to cap property prices
CBA to pay $20m for ‘attempting’ to affect BBSW
Moody’s endorses credit card lending reform
Personal loan commitments fell by 4.5% in May
Westpac pulls out of SMSF loans
ANZ, NAB deny misconduct in agribusiness cases
Analysis: Is SMSF lending on the chopping block?
Former HSBC boss to join Westpac board
Auction clearances in capital cities fall by 6.8%
Stricter lending criteria leaving mortgagors ‘trapped’
CBA results will be ‘messy’: Morningstar
Stunted inflation to prolong cash rate inertia: ANZ
Tic:Toc raises $11.5m from Genworth, La Trobe Financial
SME lender looks to expansion following funding round
CBA confident of lending rebound following $4bn drop
CBA results proof of emerging ‘earnings pressure’: Fitch
Suncorp offloads life business for $725m
Blockchain P2P lender secures $1.35m to fund growth
CBA chosen to arrange ‘world-first’ blockchain bond
Moody’s questions effectiveness of PC recommendations
Marketplace lender launches credit score comparison service
Westpac CIO retires, new appointment announced
RBA governor ‘appalled’ at royal commission revelations
P2P lender confirms new CEO, eyes growth path
‘Investor exodus’ is ‘welcome news’ to RBA, says lender
Fintech enlists help to build blockchain-based P2P lending platform
Seasonal change to spark lending ‘uplift’ in ‘buyer’s market’
High-income earners most anxious about mortgage repayments: NAB
NAB loses COO to Visa
Lender increases owner-occupier rates by 5 bps
Westpac hikes home loan rates
Bank rate hikes ‘reasonable’ despite ‘unusual’ market: ANZ
Kogan.com partners with lenders to launch mortgages
Non-major appoints former NAB exec to board
More majors pull interest rate trigger
Mortgage ‘misstatements’ higher among majors: UBS
LATEST PODCAST: Responsible lending back in the spotlight
PM applauds NAB’s rate inaction
CBA announces new board appointment
Foreign-backed lender to target ‘orphaned’ borrowers
Lenders committed to CCR regardless of legislation approval
Credit union’s profits driven by 6.9% growth in residential lending
CBA withdraws from SMSF lending
Lender halts trading ahead of ‘possible’ takeover
Lender confirms $630m takeover bid
Treasurer, majors respond to ASIC concerns
Royal commission releases interim report
Treasurer slams Labor’s royal commission ‘roundtable’
Approvals could fall by 20% next year: ANZ Research
Westpac announces further rate hikes
NAB branches most efficient at selling mortgages: Morgan Stanley
The top Australian cities that Chinese buyers are flocking to
Risks flagged over potential fall in commercial sector
Former CBA mobile lender charged with loan fraud conspiracy
CBA announces CFO appointment
ANZ accused of being ‘in bed’ with ASIC
NAB pays out additional $314m
Senate to launch new inquiry into lending market
NAB cut introducer program by 90%, reveals CEO
Emerging lender signs on to open banking API
Lending to FHBs surges by 74% in Sydney
Suncorp’s home loan portfolio up by $2bn
Bank fears consequences of stronger lending laws
Federal Court rejects Westpac $35m penalty
Digital lender recruits Tesla engineer to board
APRA preparing for ‘unseasonable’ market ‘cold snap’
CBA CEO commits to reducing ‘reliance’ on HEM
Reactive approach led to recurring misconduct: CBA
Former CBA CEO told Comyn to ‘temper sense of justice’
Open letter to CBA CEO Matt Comyn, addressing RC comments
RBA issues warning over fear-provoking lending penalties
Westpac disagreed with ASIC over responsible lending
NAB redirected by RC ‘pain’, concedes CEO
NAB slams ‘dysfunctional’ ASIC negotiations
Big four will ‘gobble up’ challengers: PC commissioner
Branches ‘not terribly efficient’ for mortgages: ANZ CEO
Flat-fee broker remuneration a ‘credible alternative’: ANZ CEO
Mortgage lending up 6.6% among mutuals
Commissioner criticises NPP shareholder model
Shareholders agree to lender acquisition
More lenders change broker commissions
Royal commission round-up
New AMP CEO commences role
Risks of tighter lending flagged by economists
Neo-lender looks to become bank in 2019
ACCC accuses majors of ‘synchronised’ revenue grab
CBA’s bottom line takes additional $220m hit
Tighter credit stifling auction activity: ANZ Research
High LVR lending falls to ‘record low’
Fintech invests in lending marketplace
Lender seeks to debunk non-bank ‘myths’
Lenders commit to credit card lending reforms
Rebound in IO lending ‘doubtful’ despite cap removal
Lender appoints new CEO - 2018
APRA flags commercial lending risks
‘We got it wrong’: NAB, ANZ suffer first strike over pay
Challenger lenders weigh in on APRA’s halfway house
Neo-lender successfully closes crowdfunding campaign
Federal Court reveals decision on Westpac case
Lender expands physical presence in Victoria
Lender announces mortgage rate hikes
Neo-lender expands team
Lender reshuffles executive team
Lender lifts home loan rates by 20bps
Lender CEO dismisses neobank ‘hype’
Peer-to-peer lender appoints new CFO
Goldman Sachs provides $135m to SME lender
Commercial real estate transactions fall 10%
CBA to take $169m hit amid operational changes
Citi Australia on look out for new chief
Credit in 2019: The three big changes you need to know about
NAB succumbs to cost pressures and hikes rates
Housing slump likely a ‘textbook adjustment’: ANZ
‘Relaxing’ lending standards would ‘reflate’ credit bubble
SME lender appoints former CBA exec as CEO
Borrowers increasingly turning to online lenders
Lender sees 43% growth in loan value
CBA arm ordered to stop charging fees for ongoing service
RC’s final recommendations revealed
Former Citibank exec joins P2P lender
CBA profits up, brokers drive lending growth
RBA weighs in on RC recommendations
NAB has a ‘mountain to climb’, concedes chairman
CBA removes banking fees for SMEs
Lenders announce out-of-cycle rate changes
Mortgage commitments down 4.4% in December
ASIC to update responsible lending guidance
Suncorp Bank’s profits fall as mortgage lending slows
Moody’s welcomes responsible lending revisions
Westpac earnings bolstered by rate hikes
ANZ CEO rues ‘overly conservative’ lending policy
ANZ puts Hayne recommendations into effect
Outgoing NAB boss to receive $1m payout
Bank revises home lending policy
Westpac slapped with class action over mortgage approvals
Royal commission a ‘non-event’ for the mortgage industry
Non-bank lender names new general manager
Can responsible lending help save the broking industry?
CBA’s group general counsel to retire
SME lender terminates CFO
Digital lender launches home loan offering
ANZ trailing the pack in mortgage volumes
New lending ‘norm’ continues drag on property prices
Director arrested for alleged fraud against NAB
LATEST PODCAST: Non-bank mortgage growth outpacing major lenders
CBA could face litigation amid reported ASIC probe
New NAB chairman named
Lender launches commission-free retirement loan
Westpac not worried about waning house prices
Westpac ‘surprised’ by Hayne’s small business definition
Responsible lending reform top of mind for CBA CEO
New NAB boss determined to spearhead industry reform
New AI lending platform could boost approvals six-fold
ANZ loosens investor IO lending policy
ING announces new lending restrictions
Westpac sells ‘loss-making’ financial advice business
NAB pledges to keep rural branches open until 2021
Buying a house ‘less attainable’ than starting a business
Suncorp cuts mortgage rates by up to 70bps
‘Systemic’ SMSF lending risks quashed by regulators
LATEST PODCAST: Changes at the lenders continue
Mortgage lender pulls out of market
NAB tightens up on SMSF loans, scraps referrer payments
AMP board member and committee chair to retire
APRA clamping down on P2P lending models
NAB questioned on ‘catastrophic’ fraud oversight
ANZ remediation costs have ‘more than doubled’
CBA trumps competitors with $1bn mortgage growth
La Trobe provides $50m debt facility to DomaCom
Former CBA boss joins SEEK
GDP growth projections to fall short, says NAB economist
‘Relationship lending’ fintech seeks to raise $1.5m
FSC commends progress on fee disclosure review
Bendigo offloads financial planning book for $3m
Westpac reprices home loans
SME lender goes into voluntary administration
La Trobe prices eighth $750m RMBS
Marketplace lending up 45%, ASIC reports
ANZ reveals new principles for dispute resolution
LATEST PODCAST: The Third-Party Lending Report in summary
NAB’s customer remediation costs surpass $1bn
Mutual lender CEO to step down
ANZ suffers $1.9bn quarterly hit to mortgage book
Lender takeover approved by members
APRA looks to broaden non-bank lending data collection
Contraction in mortgage market a ‘conscious decision’: ANZ CEO
NAB profits up despite $525m remediation hit
Rate cuts not the solution: Westpac CEO
Margin squeeze to persist as majors tackle credit ‘headwinds’
N1 Holdings secures $10m commercial lending war chest
Suncorp posts 3Q mortgage contraction
CBA CEO denies plans for ‘large-scale’ branch culling
Swinburne and Bendigo co-develop fintech degree
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NAB agrees to pay $49.5m in CCI settlement
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ASIC releases new responsible lending guidance
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Westpac to cover mortgage repayments for bushfire victims
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ANZ slashes home loan rates by up to 86 bps
Bendigo opens second phase of $250m capital raise
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BOQ unveils new strategy amid lending resurgence
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APRA appoints former NAB exec to leadership role
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Westpac cops another class action
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ASIC targets CBA for consumer protection breaches
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Bendigo completes second phase of capital raise
‘Overstated’ stimulus won’t cushion economic blow: ANZ
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Westpac sets aside $900m for AUSTRAC proceedings
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ANZAC Day commemoration sees auction volumes fall
Westpac pencils in $1.6bn in new impairments
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Suncorp ramps up borrower scrutiny
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ANZ defers $36bn in mortgages, prepares for loss
Westpac braces for 63% surge in credit losses
Investor lending continues to fall
Suncorp earnings to take $2.7bn hit
Westpac cracks down on self-employed borrowers
Citi adds new layer of scrutiny to loan applications
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COVID-19 to cost CBA an extra $1.5bn
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CCI failings to cost lenders $160m
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Westpac’s head of retail steps down
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NAB axes Genworth from LMI offering
Bendigo tipped to raise $80m in COVID provisions
Responsible lending leeway ‘put to the test’ by COVID-19
Westpac expands interest-only offering
Applicants turn to specialist lenders amid COVID-19
CBA mulling interest-only term extensions
Bendigo raises $148m in new COVID provisions
Westpac trips up as mortgage approval times tick up
AML/CTF breaches due to human and technological error: Westpac
CBA fined for overcharging interest
Deferral customers prematurely resuming repayments: ANZ
Westpac most vulnerable to rise in defaults: Morgan Stanley
Westpac under more AUSTRAC investigation
ANZ joins peers, revises IO policy
Suncorp appoints former CBA exec
Non-bank winds back lending restrictions
APRA defers Westpac investigation to ASIC
Auction volumes rise across capital cities
Bank lowers LVR cap for owner-occupied lending
Banks urged to dip into capital buffers to fuel lending
ASIC mulls further action amid responsible lending loss
NAB announces executive leadership appointment
ANZ trumps peers in battle for mortgage flows
APRA imposes new licensing conditions on CBA, Suncorp
Lender slashes LMI costs for FHBs
Westpac appoints new CFO
NAB to incur higher losses than peers: Morgan Stanley
ASIC tight-lipped on imminent responsible lending decision
Citi earnings plunge with COVID onslaught
Westpac’s risk culture ‘immature and reactive’
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ASBFEO chastises lender for refusing to mediate
ANZ exec bracing for surge in loan deferral requests
ASIC to review responsible lending guidance
NAB introduces wait list for FHLDS
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Major bank veteran to step down
Westpac woes mount amid new disclosure failures
Westpac bounces back with multibillion-dollar mortgage boost
Iress appoints chief commercial officer
Melbourne lockdown to ‘stifle’ short-lived lending recovery
La Trobe Financial digitises commercial lending and valuation process
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Lender to drop rates as borrowers pay off mortgage
CBA profits dip 11%, offset by home lending spike
Parliamentary committee to grill RBA governor
ANZ to sell offsite ATMs
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ASIC ‘excited’ by regtech solutions in responsible lending
Auction results reveal tale of two cities
CBA hit with class action
Uno Home Loans adds 86 400 to lender panel
CBA won’t see enforcement action in AUSTRAC case
ANZ chairman resigns, replacement announced
Xero to break into SME lending
BNK profits bolstered by multichannel lending growth
NAB to sell MLC for $1.5bn
Big 4 diverge following COVID-induced lending boost
Customer-owned lender hires transformation officer
Lender commits $1m to financial inclusion initiatives
Lender offers Vic SMEs 10-month hiatus
NAB lifts LVR cap for investor IO lending
Senate committee refrains from screen-scraping ban
ANZ CEO laments responsible lending quagmire
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Bank profits sink despite home lending surge
NSW borrowers flock to majors for refinancing
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Suncorp overhauls serviceability policy
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Business lender appoints CFO
Lender resumes lending to hardest-hit industries
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COVID’s impact on housing ‘benign’, says lender CIO
Lender pauses lending to 90% LVR loans
RBA rate cut imminent, say Westpac, NAB
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Westpac agrees to pay historic $1.3bn penalty
Lender employs PwC fraud prevention software
Government to axe responsible lending laws
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La Trobe Financial prices $500m RMBS
Mortgage lenders welcome credit changes
NAB sets up ‘bug bounty’ cyber program
Westpac announces executive retirement, reshuffle
ANZ confirms redraw error
Westpac reverses budget day rate cut call
ANZ, CBA race ahead as NAB, Westpac volumes sink
Lender plants 35,000 trees in carbon offset program
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NAB announces banking recruitment drive
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Lenders and property market largely welcome budget
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Latitude reverts to pre-COVID lending criteria
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Mortgage approvals soar to new heights
Auction volume, clearance rate inch upwards
Commonwealth Bank rolls out new brand identity
SFSF investment inches towards $4bn
Better Choice appoints ex-Westpac exec
Westpac downsizes, cuts overseas businesses
Suncorp appoints new NZ CEO
AMP acting CEO joins FSC board
CBA bolsters business banking strength
Thinktank closes $600m CMBS
Westpac forms partnership with Afterpay
RBA backs stimulatory impact of expanded TFF
Resimac slashes mortgage rates
BNK’s loan book hits $50bn
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US investment manager bids for AMP Limited
Westpac extends CEO’s contract
Major banks split on mortgage portfolio growth
Westpac profits drop 66%
Plenti appoints new board member, chairman
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Digital lender rebrands, writes first loan
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More lenders open FHLDS (New Home) applications
P&N Bank makes executive appointments
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NAB partners with fintech lender
Joust appoints new head of sales, farewells co-founder
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Westpac Group cuts fixed rates
Qld-based lender cuts fixed rates
CBA-owned fintech backs home buying start-up
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RBA backs responsible lending reforms
Westpac enforceable undertaking details revealed
Westpac sells insurance business
Resimac cuts variable interest rates
Japanese crowdfunder partners with marketplace lender
Owner-occupier loans propel residential lending
Labor blasts responsible lending reforms
AMP announces new CEO
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RBA announces new assistant governor for business services
Non-bank enters Japanese market with RMBS deal
NAB lending to FHBs soars
ME Bank announces new CEO
Fintech exits banking industry
Lendi-Aussie merger details revealed
Non-majors outperform majors in customer satisfaction
ACCC green-lights NAB’s $1bn sale of MLC
Jane Hume given expanded role in cabinet reshuffle
La Trobe Financial to defend ASIC claims
Fintech announces new CEO
Better borrowing power a boon for pre-Christmas sales
Major bank CFO quits, CEO ‘disappointed’
Fintech lender updates credit decisioning tech
Judo Bank completes $280m capital raise
‘First time in history’: RBA’s first gender-balanced board
Lenders outline their predictions for 2021
Non-major expects buying ‘frenzy’ in early 2021
Bank granted foreign ADI licence
Lending bounces amid house price rebound: APRA
Better Choice makes interest rate cuts
Digital lending provider announces launch
Non-major makes board appointments
Fixed rates slashed over 2,000 times in 2020
Commercialising open banking next priority: bank
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Plenti reports record loan originations
Pepper enters Japanese market
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NAB to accelerate unconditional approvals
BOQ adds to its legal team
Citi consolidates wealth businesses
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AMP Bank MD to join BOQ
ANZ announces CFO replacement
x15 hires non-executive chairman
Lendi reports high borrower activity
NAB to acquire 86 400
MLC managing director joins FSC
CUA announces name change
Major bank appoints non-executive director
Banks offer WA bushfire disaster relief
Big four provide WA bushfire disaster relief
Brokers, settlements boost REA Group finserv wing
RBA focused on lending, not house prices: Lowe
Liberty’s value surges following IPO
Macquarie posts 9% quarterly mortgage growth
Suncorp to withdraw from personal lending
ColCap prices $1.5bn RMBS
CBA reports strong lending growth
AMP Bank profit drops, book holds firm
Heritage announces rate drop
BOQ appoints non-executive director
Genworth profits dive 190% amid COVID-19 crisis
Clearance rates continue to rise
New responsible lending product launches
Judo Bank welcomes new investors
Iress names new chair
Majors taking growing share of mortgages
Heritage adopts open banking solution
MyState settlements up 24% in 1H21
Concerns raised to Senate on responsible lending changes
Two non-majors to merge
Business credit demand picks up as lockdown ends
Fintech closes $15m funding round
Former mortgages exec joins Defence Bank
Greater Bank notes trend in early repayments
Loan Market reports CSM influx
Brokers drive Liberty’s loan originations
Heritage records jump in new broker loans
Resimac records strong profit as book nears $13bn
Responsible lending debate heats up in Parliament
Prospa originations recovering from COVID
Treasury defends responsible lending repeal in Senate hearings
ING rolls out new tagline
Mortgage levels continue record-breaking streak
Mutual bank welcomes new board directors
Financial Services Minister takes over CDR rule making
Wisr facility upsizes again
BOQ-ME Bank deal to create sixth largest bank
Non-bank lender commits to pay equity
Broker market share will hit 70% in 5 years: Aussie CEO
Major bank slashes fixed rates
Consumer groups slam Senate report on lending laws
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Resimac cuts rates for self-employed borrowers
BOQ completes equity raise to acquire ME Bank
MPs go head-to-head over responsible lending bill
Bank profits fell by over a third in 2020
Major bank merges consumer and business divisions
Major bank sells LMI business
Non-bank prices $750m RMBS
Responsible lending debate postponed till May
Major banks settle US class actions
Lenders offer loan relief for flood victims
ASIC blasts banks for slow remediation
Major banks offer flood relief, assistance
Westpac mulls further business sale
Westpac Group to close dozens of branches
Major bank recruits 134 new small-business bankers
New small business minister named in cabinet reshuffle
CBA, Westpac loan flows nudge ahead of peers
Westpac announces latest BaaS partner
AMP appoints new CEO 2021
Non-bank sets up $1m flood relief fund
Judo welcomes new COO
Lenders warned against overt risk-taking
Non-major ‘consolidates’ Brisbane office presence
Former bank CEO joins SocietyOne
Hong Kong investment group looks to Australian mortgages
Non-major director steps down
BOQ lending grows by over $1bn
Citi to sell Australian consumer business
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ANZ to close 15 regional branches
NAB highlights ‘phantom investors’ issue
Pepper celebrates 21st with tree-planting initiative
IHA increases share in iSelect
AMP book grows, group sees outflows
Lenders extend cashback offers
Non-bank completes $813m warehouse facility
Westpac earnings to dip by $280m
Aussie CEO to step down
Suncorp sells wealth arm for $45 million
Major bank settles class action for $30m
ANZ forms open banking partnership
New ASIC chair and deputy chair appointed
Non-bank completes $2bn RMBS issue
Non-major lenders extend cashback offers
Investor loan growth doubled in March: APRA
Major bank donates $1m to India COVID-19 appeal
Westpac mortgages up $2.6bn over half
Bank completes merger with credit union
Bluestone signs funding agreement with Athena
ANZ becomes third-largest mortgage lender
86 400 shareholders approve NAB deal
Pepper Money to list on the ASX
Lending restrictions have led to rental undersupply: PIPA
Lenders welcome new Family Home Guarantee
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Non-major bank offers 85% LVR with no LMI
Budget 2021-22 handed down
Athena announces $90m funding round
AMP Australia revamps leadership team
Lenders tentatively welcome the budget 2021-22
CBA home lending up $6.7bn over quarter
Heritage to open 2 new NSW branches
NAB unveils Sydney headquarters
Non-major bank waives annual fees
Responsible lending top priority for 76% of consumers
NHFIC provides $400m for Vic social housing
Home loans take precedence in Suncorp overhaul
BNK Bank forms alliance with Goldman Sachs
Industry groups slam Victoria’s ‘budget repair’ plans
MyState eyes loan growth with $80m capital raise
Pepper Money officially lists on ASX
Former Westpac, Xinja exec joins ScotPac
BNK closes $13m raise
MyState ends institutional component of capital raise
Citi lowers variable and fixed rates
CBA charges ahead with digital strategy
Investor lending continues rise: APRA
NAB exits wealth
Tighter lending policy due in 1H 2022: Westpac
Wisr closes $50m raise
Responsible lending hasn’t blocked consumer credit: ASIC
New lender for land lease loans launches
Major banks launch mouse plague support
ANZ names internal audit manager
Volt to power credit decisioning for AFG Securities
Big 4 offer Vic lockdown support measures
BNK Bank appoints non-executive director
Westpac Group lifts fixed rates
WA investor loans hit 5-year peak
Non-major lender adopts digital signatures
SA owner-occupied lending hits high
Cash rate to rise to 0.5% by end-2023: ANZ
Big four release Vic flood relief measures
Banks offer relief for flood-hit Victorians
AMP confirms CEO transition dates
Westpac Group to create 300 new Adelaide jobs
APRA writes to lenders on home loan risks
APRA extends neobank’s restricted banking licence
Treasurer approves ME Bank acquisition
Court dismisses ASIC case against short-term lenders
Westpac U-turns on demerger plans
MyState closes $24.2m raise, recruits director
Former bank CEO joins AMP board
Banks offer relief to Sydneysiders
WA FHB loans doubled through pandemic
Genworth CBA contract up for renewal
New digital mortgage lender officially launches
Banks offer nationwide COVID-19 relief
Banks say responsible lending adds complexity, hinders SMEs
Deutsche Bank confirms Aus CEO
Westpac exits insurance businesses
BNK chair steps down
Digital lender issued restricted ADI licence
AMP offloads shares, bonds business
NAB to open 4 ‘new-format branches’ amid closures
WA confirms Keystart income limits for FY22
Pepper Money appoints new head of mortgages
Macquarie chief among top-paid ASX bosses
Big 4 confirms it’s looking at Citi acquisition
Nimble CEO resigns
Finsure co-founder and former ABC MD join BNK board
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Pepper expands commercial BDM team
CBA revamps third-party strategy
Westpac makes board appointment
CBA writes 'sustainable' loan for agri business
APRA’s lending macro policy worked: RBA
Revolut names Aus lending head
CBA to partially close a tenth of its branches
Non-bank lender issues $1.5bn RMBS
NAB to launch $2.5m buyback
Owner-occupied lending surges by $13bn: APRA
ANZ, Westpac flag branch closures
Mutual banks without scale will be ‘unsustainable’: Bank CEO
TechLend secures $50m funding
Owner-occupier lending slips as investors stay steady
RBNZ set to reduce high-LVR lending to 10%
ANZ names incoming board member
1 in 2 Aussies thinks lenders should track borrowers’ financial health
Better Choice shifts to become non-bank
RBA watching lending for year ahead
Latitude to acquire non-bank lender
Big 4 to buy Citi’s consumer business
MyState MD confirms departure after COVID delay
AMP hires retirement solutions head
Non-bank prices second $1.25bn RMBS
Suncorp home loan lodgements climb; $250m buyback launched
ANZ appoints CFO
New AMP boss eyes broker channel
Lender tops $1bn in settled loans
NAB reports lending growth
Red tape choking small-bank lending: BOQ
Bank outlines ‘vigorous strategy’ to buy Westpac PNG
NAB tipped to overtake ANZ
Home loan delinquencies shaved at Westpac
Heritage Bank in merger talks
ANZ mortgage book slims
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Bank welcomes new leadership appointments
NAB announces executive leadership changes
Auswide targets brokers, HNWs for next growth phase
CBA appoints non-executive director
Former Deloitte CEO joins non-major bank board
Westpac closes more branches
Brighten adds new role to credit team
Major banks’ investor lending slides: APRA
ANZ targets broker turnarounds as lending falls
Lenders join push for reopening economy
Former APRA member to join Heartland board
AMP reshuffles execs ahead of demerger
RBNZ consults on mortgage lending limit
Forced coal lending could hit mortgage costs: Banks
Non-major bank injects millions into fintech lender
Risky lending rise pricks APRA’s ears
‘Loyalty tax’ costs borrowers $9bn, finds neo-lender
Pulse members back Teachers Mutual merger
Heritage loan book grows amid merger talks
High repayments squeeze Heritage loan growth
Genworth CFO resigns
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ANZ CEO sceptical of newer lenders
Tic:Toc hires new CTO to accelerate digital lending capacity
Westpac agrees to terminate Pacific sale
OnDeck secures $30m via ABSF
Former Barclays head appointed Westpac NZ CEO
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BOQ looks to reverse ME lending fall
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Mastercard extends BNPL offering to lenders
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DAIDEC welcomes new senior BDM
Heartland names incoming COO
Suncorp appoints new group risk officer
HomeStart announces new CEO
Treasurer highlights critical role of smaller lenders
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MyState snatches BNK boss
AFG Securities prices upsized RMBS issue
BC Invest acquires majority stake in Mortgageport
NSW investor lending reaches record high: CBRE
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Pepper announces community grant scheme
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Westpac non-executive director signals board exit
6 in 10 lenders want new data sources: Experian
Hardship approvals decline by 63% since August: ABA
Macquarie reports 14% mortgage growth in 6 months
Mutual bank, credit union wrap up merger
Westpac Group home lending increases by $14.7bn
Home lending continues sustained growth: APRA
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Beyond Bank, South West Credit Union flirt with merger
HSBC confirms incoming home loan rate cuts
ANZ unveils new institutional bank leadership
Competition heating up for big four, say analysts
NAB flags competitive pressures amid mortgage growth
APRA runs through lending control toolkit
HomeStart nabs BOQ retail CRO
ANZ confirms fixed rate increase
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Lender announces significant rate cut
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Adatree unveils first COO
WLTH launches capital raise ahead of merger
ScotPac breaks into mortgages
Mutuals step up mortgage lending
Teachers Mutual pushes through $10bn ceiling
Westpac CEO appointed ABA chair
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ACCC chases lenders behind on open banking schedule
Butn partners with business messaging provider
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Barclays to open branch in Australia next year
Anthony Healy joins Bank Australia board
Resimac partners with Food Ladder for schools project
Deposit Power welcomes new head of partnerships
Brighten named Inclusive Employer
Investment bank granted foreign ADI licence
Latitude bids $335m for BNPL business
Australian Unity Bank CEO confirms departure
Assetline Capital reveals leadership inclusions
NZ calls for early review of lender behaviour
Build-to-rent-to-buy concept set to help at-risk women
Mutual banks run more branches to assets
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Former ANZ Trustees non-executive joins non-major banking group
CBA extends Genworth contract
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Alex Bank poaches Judo, Aussie senior staff
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New home loans reach record high
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Westpac restructures exec team
ANZ establishes CTO role
Mortgage Ezy restructures leadership team
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Banks unveil assistance for WA bushfire victims
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ANZ removes Breakfree package amid regulatory pressure
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Big four bank expects drop in house prices
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Latitude Group to purchase Humm Consumer Finance
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Challenger looks to launch lender
COG eyes growth through acquisitions
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ANZ exec blasts banks folding under price wars
Heartland’s lending growth slows, as credit reforms pinch
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Westpac offers financial support to flood-hit customers
Confidence in home ownership grows, despite affordability concerns
Pepper reports record originations in 2021
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BNK reports loan growth of $70m
Auswide home loans up by 5.2%
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ANZ restructures, exec to depart
Westpac names banking-as-a-service CEO
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ME Bank hands back banking licence
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Non-bank lender reveals $280m green ABS
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Better Business Summit 2022 centres on digital broker
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Non-major bank to donate $100k for flood victims
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Major bank offers $10k grants for flood-affected communities
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La Trobe CEO to exit after $1.5bn sale
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Bluestone hires specialist distribution head
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South West Credit, Beyond Bank edge closer to merger
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Funding names chief revenue officer
Pepper prices $500m in latest RMBS transaction
Heritage slams Suncorp branch closures
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Islamic financial service provider streamlines process for brokers
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Citi appoints new chair and head of banking
Heartland acquires specialist lender
HomeStart names next CFO
MKM Capital unveils national sales head
Heartland nabs RBNZ supervision head
Macquarie overtakes CBA in mortgage growth
BOQ announces new CFO
Heritage, People’s Choice push ahead with merger
BOQ Group reports $2.6bn mortgage rise in 1H22
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Australian Unity appoints new bank CEO
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ANZ approving more false mortgage applications than rivals: UBS
CBA announces new low rate, green home loan
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Macquarie Bank mortgage market share gains rise
New mortgage lender launches rate-reducing home loan
BNK reports near-record loan settlements
All 4 major banks pass on rate rise to borrowers
Deposit Power appoints head of sales and business development
ANZ confident its borrowers can afford rate rises
AMP Bank loan book grows to $22.6bn
NAB prepares for wandering customers
Macquarie grows mortgage book by a third
Mortgage price wars to rage on through rate rises
Westpac mortgage book rises despite investor slip
Non-banks to rise through rate hikes: Bridgit
CBA grows home lending, but margins squeezed
Bluestone successfully prices $1bn RMBS transaction
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CBA launches direct-only digital mortgage
AMP partners with Nano for new digital mortgage
Wage growth inches upwards, market waits for RBA’s response
Heartland announces new bank CEO
Resimac confirms 1st social bond in $1bn RMBS
ANZ appoints new board member
Westpac mortgage tech head takes on permanent role
Challenger moves forward with joint venture
NAB lowers its DTI
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Westpac unveils superannuation shake up
Auswide flags incoming tech for broker channel
ANZ tightens high-risk lending
Mutual banks still battling despite higher rates: S&P
ANZ mortgage run-off woes continue
NAB finalises $1.2bn Citi acquisition
Aussie brokers the big winners as Lendi Group celebrates 1st birthday
Heartland completes StockCo Australia acquisition
Lenders ranked in annual independent broker survey
Pepper prices 1st social bond
Majority of ANZ mortgage hurdles still checked manually
BNK set to break into commercial
Major banks pass on 50-bp rate hike
Bank Australia flags discounts for greener homes
ANZ Institutional confirms executive leadership additions
Refinances ramping up across Australia: PEXA
Non-banks to take over in construction lending: Survey
BNPL ‘debts’ to be included in DTI ratios: APRA
Brokers writing majority of bank mortgages
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COBA includes vulnerability obligations to its code
New resi lender appoints lending specialist
AMP enlists former JP Morgan director to board
Suncorp confirms ‘review’ of banking operations
Volt Bank to exit banking industry
Bendigo and Adelaide names 1st business, agribusiness fusion head
Citi licence revoked following NAB merger
Westpac Group to close more than 20 branches
Liberty names new non-executive director
APRA grants RADI to Australia’s 1st Islamic bank
Banks pass on full RBA rate hike
Bendigo acquires ANZ’s investment lending portfolio
BOQ issued infringement notice for CDR delays
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WA launches home loan pilot for apartment purchases
BNK report settlement growth of 52%
Suncorp Bank to be sold to ANZ
La Trobe Financial achieves Climate Active certification
Josh Frydenberg accepts adviser role with Goldman Sachs
HSBC Australia hires from within for new CEO
Pepper prices latest securitisation at $500m
Volt returns money to customers
Oak Capital welcomes new board member and adviser
Westpac to launch digital mortgage this year
Macquarie Bank loan book rises 8% in 1Q23
Overseas banks continue Australian expansion
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Westpac completes sale of life insurance business
Lenders move to pass on RBA rate hike
Major banks to shutter another 37 branches
Latitude sheds insurance business
NAB reports lift to lending, deposits following Citi acquisition
AFG Securities announces plant-a-tree initiative
CBA home lending ticks up in FY22
Financial hardship pressures increasing
AMP reports 9% rise in home lending
Major bank distributes another $2m to flooding appeal
Industry welcomes new MFAA CEO
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Brokers now responsible for majority of Bendigo’s loan book
P&N Group appoints new general manager, data & open banking
RBA announces 2 promotions
Rates up to 91 bps higher for existing borrowers: Lendi
South Korean bank granted foreign bank licence
MyState loan book lifts $1bn
CBA announces new group exec for technology, information
Latitude CEO to step down by August 2023
Maroubra sees 269% increase in FHB activity: NAB
Heartland signs MOU for restricted ADI in Australia
Young Aussies still hopeful in owning homes despite economic pressures
Link shareholders vote in favour of Dye & Durham acquisition
Home values threatened as climate risk looms
Pepper originates record $5.6bn in 6 months
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CHL achieves record growth in FY22
CBA flags billions in mortgages exposed to climate risk
Non-bank lender appoints new head of distribution
Resimac portfolio surpasses $15bn after record year
Liberty mortgage originations rise 28% to hit new record
New non-exec director recruited to Bendigo and Adelaide Bank board
Business lending growth outpaces mortgages at the banks
NAB to support implementation of ‘ConnectID’
Pepper prices $1.25bn securitisation
Digital innovation will ‘radically disrupt’ the industry: ANZ chair
Offset account usage grows, CBA data reveals
New CEO and COO announced at Prime Capital
CBA appoints former Westpac CEO to board of directors
Fewer high-DTI loans being written
Banks becoming more sustainable at board level
Oak Capital bolsters ranks with new CIO recruitment
Better Choice launches new SME product range
Banks beat brokers on turnaround times: Report
Home loans on Defence Bank radar
Over 50% of borrowers completely trust brokers
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Non-bank in crosshairs of Japanese giant
Aussie hits back at class action claims
International borrowers wary of Aussie rate rises
1 in 5 Aussies prepared to lie for loans
Aussie class action probe hinges on BID
APRA green-lights neobank amid local failures
Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent merger gets go-ahead
Non-bank funder loses CEO amid ‘intense’ pressure
Refinancing hits new record high: ABS
APRA revokes French bank’s licence
Resimac cuts turnarounds to 2 days
TMBL loan book grows 10% in a year
Pepper prices $750m RMBS
Repayment concerns mounting for Australians: AMP Bank
Investors cautioned against rolling IO loans
‘Record’ home loans processed at CBA
Banks offer financial support for flood-affected customers
Genworth takes 22% stake in non-bank lender
Resimac takes on Volt Bank customers
ANZ expands executive committee
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MyState loan book up 6.9% in Q1 to $7.3bn
Heartland to acquire Challenger Bank
AMP loan book exceeds $23bn
New report flags the good, bad and ugly of wholesale markets
NAB offers $1k grant to flood-impacted customers
ANZ to pay $25m for ‘misleading customers’ over 20 years
Westpac and Aus Post extend partnership
ANZ loan approval times ‘back in line with peers’
Community First to rebrand following successful trademark dispute
BNK portfolio reaches $2.8bn
Shareholders approve bank merger
First movers begin passing on RBA rate rise
Westpac board member retires after 9 years
‘New bank on the block’ — APRA issues RADI licence
Major bank found guilty of overcharging
Westpac loan book hits $467.6bn
$10m reclaimed from scams in 1 year: Bankwest
Firstmac welcomes 1st female board member
Bendigo-Adelaide chides proposed ANZ-Suncorp deal
NAB warns mortgages growth to drop to 3% in 2023
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NZ DTI framework puts Aussie banks in focus
‘Even keel’ economy risk at 3.35% cash rate: CBA
ANZ restructure remains in the ‘best interest’ of shareholders
‘Provisional yes’ as Heritage, People’s Choice set to merge
Non-bank lender offering extra 1% commission until end of 2022
NAB expands flood-relief offering to SA
85% LVR with no mortgage insurance & no risk fee
1 week left to submit for Mortgage Business Awards
Small lenders overtake big banks in NSW mortgage market
AMP pursues FHB loan-book growth via Bricklet
Mutuals’ positivity persists despite headwinds ahead: Report
Head of BOQ exits
Wisr obtains additional $25m facility
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85% LVR with no mortgage insurance & no risk fee
Submission deadline extended for Mortgage Business Awards
Resident loans continue lending growth but slower: APRA
No annual fees for the life of the loan
Firstmac completes auto bond issue for ‘eco-conscious’ borrowers
Mortgage competition enhanced with non-bank CDR inclusion
FHBs prefer space for pets over proximity to family
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South Australians offered $1k flood grant
Risk characteristics of mortgage lending ‘improving’, notes APRA
‘Suboptimal and de-stabilising’ for BOQ head to remain: BOQ chairman
Big 4 banks pass on rate hike
CBA becomes 1st major to offer Victorian Homebuyer Fund
ANZ appoints new head of commercial
Aged Australians focus in largest retirement home-equity ‘boost’
Non-major bank announces new CEO
Suncorp warns customers of ‘spoofing’ scam
MA Money partners with fintech platform
Broker finalists revealed for Mortgage Business Awards
ACCC to rule on ANZ-Suncorp merger in June 2023
4th major bank to reopen in Lismore, post-floods
17% rise in fraud-related calls during Black Friday: Westpac
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ASIC takes Firstmac to court over alleged DDO breaches
Alex Bank becomes a full bank
NAB extends SA flood support
Thinktank opens new WA office
Heritage Bank gains climate neutral status
NAB offers payment reduction initiative for new families
Continued slight increase in ADI resident loans: APRA
Bank of Sydney implements fintech to lending process
MA Financial downgrades earnings, but flags growth
Lending falls amid refinancing boom
MA Financial appoints new board member
New date announced for Mortgage Business Awards
MOVE Bank CEO departs, interim CEO appointed
Suncorp board member receives OAM
Brokers turn to non-bank lending amidst market shifts
AMP acquires Nano home loan book
ANZ invests $50m in media company
Newest ADI launches term deposits
Macquarie loan book lifted 4% in 3Q23
60% of borrowers ahead of mortgage repayments: Suncorp
ANZ appoints non-executive director
Non-major banks pass on February rate hike
Westpac announces digital card
ACCC confirms terms for rate hike inquiry
Regional bank closures continue ahead of Senate inquiry
NAB reports 1% lift in loan book in 1Q23
Lenders implement measures to combat scammers
Pepper Money raises 1st $1bn RMBS for 2023
Pallas Capital eyes Qld expansion with new hires
Heartland Group chairperson steps down
Switch banks to ‘put pressure on them’, RBA reminds Aussies
Lender performance under the spotlight as broker survey launches
Pepper Money’s home loans lift $6.8bn in 2022
MyState loan book grew 11% in 1H23
Westpac forecasts terminal cash rate at 4.1%
Mortgagors taking ‘positive steps’ to improve financial situations: AMP
Resimac settlements drop 32%
BNK total lending portfolio up 10%
Reverse mortgages up 20% in 1H23: Heartland
Banks report growth in mortgage book amid slowing demand
4 Australian mutuals become 2
Lendi denies major lay-offs amid $2.5m loss
Closing a branch ‘not done lightly’, NAB tells Senators
Mark Bouris says Resi has been a ‘massive learning curve’
Resimac increases upfront and trail commissions
Westpac bolsters scam prevention measures
Banks pass on RBA’s March rate hike
Fed Reserve steps in to help depositors following SVB collapse
Heartland chairman Geoff Ricketts passes away
March 25-bp hike passed on by non-majors
Tic:Toc obtains CDR accreditation
Almost 90% of new home loans are under 6 times income
Deposit Power-backed start-up secures $3.75m in seed round
Latitude cyber attack claims 100,000 customer drivers' licenses
Only 1/5 borrowers would approach brokers for green loans
‘First domino to fall’: BlackRock mulls banking crisis
Credit Suisse borrows $80bn from central bank
Non-banks increase high LTI lending: RBA
Customer-owned banks make up 5.6% of mortgage lending
AMP completes sale of remaining AMP Capital business
‘Let’s be clear. This is an emergency rescue’: UBS
Latitude turns away new customers as cyber attack persists
Pallas Capital recruits group executive
Social media giant TikTok loses trademark case against lender
Thinktank closes $750m RMBS issue
Major lenders in ‘best position’ to weather global banking crisis
9 in 10 borrowers prefer ethical lenders
BOQ announces new CEO
Millions of ID documents stolen in Latitude attack
Firstmac becomes substantial shareholder in BNK
Non-bank announces $37m capital raise
‘Competition concerns’ flagged in Suncorp-ANZ deal: ACCC
Owner-occupied lending lifted just $4bn in February amid rate hikes
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Household Capital appoints new CFO
Criminals demand ransom payment from Latitude
Challenger sells CRE real estate business
Banks offer WA cyclone support
Major banks snatch loan book market share, AFG reports
Pepper Money waives break costs for 2-year fixed-rate loans
Coles credit card customers embroiled in Latitude hack
Resimac prices $1bn non-conforming RMBS
NAB extends cyclone help to WA customers
AMP reports loan book growth for 1Q23
BOQ home lending growth plummets in 1H23
Major bank opens $1k cyclone grant
Revealed: Who attracts the most complaints in mortgages?
Non-major bank hits ‘record month’ for digital home loans
Winners of first-ever Mortgage Business Awards revealed
Non-bank lender recruits independent director
Digital bank reports lift in lending portfolio in 3Q23
Farewell to Citi’s mortgage distribution team
MA Financial acquires US credit asset manager
Bank of Sydney appoints new CEO
Banks begin to pass on rate hike to customers
Macquarie’s home loan portfolio jumps 21% in FY23
ANZ book bolstered by brokers
Westpac settles $50bn in 6 months
CommBank home loans grew $6.9bn in 3Q23
Financial counselling services thrown $7.75m donation
Mutual bank appoints head of tech integration
Financial counselling services thrown $7.75m donation
Non-major sees home lending ease in March quarter
Bankwest to withdraw cashbacks
Another major bank to scrap cashbacks
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Big banks laser-focused on arrear rates
NAB appoints 2 new board directors
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Mortgage Business Awards winners: Non-Bank of the Year — Firstmac
Pepper prices $675m RMBS
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AMP makes changes to executive team
Non-majors begin pulling back cashbacks
ING lifts investment loan LVR
BOQ chairman flags ‘challenges’ in operating environment
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MA Financial expands asset management division
Mortgage industry veteran Huw Bough to retire
Bank mortgages down $12bn in March quarter
NAB, CBA confirm head of broker changes
Majors target cyber scams
Banks pass on latest rate hike
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NAB ups terminal cash rate forecast
ANZ-Suncorp sign agreement with Qld government
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Rate Money hits $5bn in settlements
CBA announces reduced buffer alternative
Non-major welcomes new board member
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Financial abuse perpetrators put ‘on notice’ by major banks
Funding.com.au announces 2 new appointments
APRA slams Medibank with $250m punishment for cyber breach
NAB appoints new non-executive director
Bank loan books grow to over $2.1tn
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Almost 70% of mortgagors worried about repayments: AMP
Major bank announces executive change
MyState Bank announces new head of lending
Resimac’s Rodney Cottam runs 500km in 5 days
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RBA assistant governor appointed to Westpac
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NAB ‘pleasantly surprised’ at low defaults rate
Westpac eyes high DTI borrowers
Unemployment biggest driver of mortgage stress: CBA
ANZ calls extended cash rate pause
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Westpac board member steps down
MA Money appoints new state manager
RedZed appoints COO
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Major bank restructures, reshuffles leadership
Newcastle Permanent launches digital mortgage
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Heritage and People’s Choice mortgage book exceeds $18bn
Macquarie Group AGM reveals home loan lift
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BNK Group on balance sheet loan book rises 37%
ADIs grew owner-occupier loan book by $9.3bn in June
NAB welcomes new leadership team member
ANZ-Suncorp merger denied
Merged Bendigo-Suncorp bank could be a ‘more effective competitor’: ACCC
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Suncorp home loan book grew $4.6bn in FY23
A third of rate rises still to be felt: CBA CEO
Non-bank lender completes $500m CMBS
94% of AMP Bank’s resi loans written by brokers
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UFinancial launches strategic partnership division
Senate inquiry reveals 97% of Bankwest’s transactions are digital
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ANZ reports owner-occupied lending up $4bn in 3Q23
Cryptocurrency lender sentenced for false ACL claims
Latitude reveals impact of cyber attack in 1H23 results
Refinancing struggles doubled over 6 months
Bluestone shakes up exec leadership team
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Customer-owned bank introduces commercial green loan
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MA Financial loan book up 59%
Firstmac prices $1.2bn RMBS
BNK set to push further into higher-margin lending
ANZ seeks review of ACCC decision on Suncorp acquisition
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Resimac strives for further asset finance growth in FY24
ASIC urges banks to improve customer hardship support
Pepper prices upsized $850m RMBS
Auswide celebrates record loan book increase
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Pepper buys prime loan portfolio from bank
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AMP halves turnaround times for loan increases
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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank appoints a new chair
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CBA’s $50m CCI class action settlement approved
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Regional banking inquiry to probe big 4 banks
Major bank hit with $2.1m penalty
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BankVic moves to new lodgement system
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Suncorp Bank’s CEO to depart
ANZ to commence remediation program following fine
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N1H looks to expand funding after ‘profitable’ 2023
Suncorp Group confident of bank sale by mid-2024
Macquarie welcomes former big 4 CIO to board
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BOQ reveals redundancy costs ahead of FY23 results
Start-up fintech launches deposit loan offering
ADI owner-occupier book grew $5.3bn: APRA
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New OO loans increase for the first time since May
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BOQ Group anticipates ‘increasing risk’ in FY24
Pepper Money launches SMSF lending
Bank of Sydney appoints new head of retail banking
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Westpac appoints new chair
New CEO announced for Teachers Mutual Bank
Lending sector is ‘biggest opportunity’ in open banking: Frollo
MA Financial Group unveils new logo
AMP reports loan book lift in 3Q23
BNK appoints new CFO
Mutual lender reports strong mortgage growth following merger
Firstmac prices $500m RMBS issue
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Bluestone updates SMSF policies
Auswide Bank eyes third-party channel to grow loan book
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank focuses on digital offerings
Auswide Bank selects new leadership
Tic:Toc delivers insurance provider into home lending
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Australians encouraged to ask for loan help
BNK loan book up 5% in 1Q24
APRA stats reveal another drop in CBA mortgage book
Thinktank closes fifth RMBS issue
New CEO appointed at Suncorp Bank
Summerland Credit Union transitions to a bank
Westpac reports $51bn fixed-rate roll off
Lenders pass on RBA’s November rate hike
Macquarie has 5% of mortgage market
‘Greater opportunities for growth’ in business bank: NAB
Commonwealth Bank expands financial abuse technology access
Beyond Bank enters partnership with NextGen
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ANZ to further invest in digital mortgage product
Mortgage stress up ‘modestly’ among big 4 borrowers: EY
Msquared Capital strengthens executive team
Resimac boss ‘cautiously optimistic’ about group’s outlook
CBA loan book continues to shrink
Bendigo ramps up preparations for broker launch
Suncorp merger ‘would not alter’ competition: ANZ
AMP unveils plans to launch a new digital bank
Heritage and People’s Choice holds inaugural AGM post-merger
Suncorp welcomes new acting EGM home lending
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MA Money completes $500m RMBS
Retiree lending specialist joins Finsure’s panel
ANZ unveils digital home loan
Major bank scraps deputy CEO position
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Westpac subsidiaries added to government guarantee scheme
Australian mutuals outperform broader banking sector
RedZed settles $500m RMBS
Banks launch ‘new offensive in the war on scams’
Summerland Bank eyes growth through broker channel
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Plenti enters partnership with major bank
WLTH acquires Mortgage Mart
Heritage and People’s Choice reveals new name
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Financial hardship rises for sixth consecutive quarter: NAB
Firstmac completes $300m auto ABS issue
Dynamoney appoints new chairman
CBA mortgage book holds steady in October: APRA
Auswide Bank appoints next CEO
Beyond Bank appoints new CEO
ACCC made ‘fatal mistake’ in blocking ANZ/Suncorp merger: ANZ counsel
BOQ to address disadvantages and invest in ‘legacy issues’
Bluestone lowers serviceability buffer
NAB to connect borrowers to home loan bankers in 15 minutes
Ross McEwan appointed chair of ABA
Wave Money appoints new head of lending
Home buyer sentiment lifts in December: Westpac
Major banks move to speed up business lending
CBA Home Buying Index down in November
Major bank to appeal Federal Court decision
AMP bolsters protections against financial abuse
ANZ announces non-exec appointment
ANZ sets sights for mortgage growth in 2024
Bendigo Bank warns of real ‘risk of technical recession’
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Pepper Group CEO steps down from role
February cash rate hold called by big 4
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ME Bank to pay $820k for home loan failures
Brighten welcomes new CEO
Outgoing Credit Suisse CEO appointed to ANZ board
Lenders open financial assistance for Cyclone Kirrily
Major bank handed maximum penalty for unconscionable conduct
All 4 majors see loan book growth
2 banks announce intention to merge
Largest mutual bank senior debt deal raised
Resimac welcomes new CFO
NAB announces change of CEO
Brighten reduces buffer, enhances policy to improve serviceability
Rate Money reaches $7bn settlement milestone
Non-major welcomes new executive team appointment
Bank announces new head of home lending
AMP reveals increase in broker flow for FY23
CBA’s loan flow contraction continues
New AMP chair appointed
Most mortgagors are still ahead on repayments: Westpac
ANZ-Suncorp merger appeal to be handed down today
ANZ-Suncorp merger given green light
Aaron Milburn becomes MD of Pepper Advantage UK
Home loan arrears ticking up: NAB
Pepper Money secures first RMBS for 2024
‘Around 1/3’ of customers 2 years ahead on mortgages: ANZ
MyState focuses on low-risk owner-occupied loans
Resi loan discharges ‘higher than trend’ at Liberty
Third-Party Lending Survey has launched for brokers
Former New Zealand PM resigns from ANZ board
Unloan resurrects introducer commissions
Non-bank lender sets inaugural RMBS pricing record
Pepper Money home loan originations dropped 43% in 2023
APRA grants ADI to digital bank
Large ADI turnarounds at fastest pace yet: Broker Pulse
ACCC won’t seek review of ANZ-Suncorp decision
Bankwest to become digital bank
APRA revokes Islamic Bank Australia's banking licence
Mortgage values drop in back-to-back months: ABS
People First Bank releases inaugural half-year results
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Former ME Bank CEO appointed to non-bank board
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Westpac supports 3,600 nurses and midwives into home ownership
Assetline Capital confirms ‘record loan settlements’ for CY23
$25m scam thwarted by NAB bankers
BNK purchases $80m resi mortgage portfolio
ING to increase focus on decarbonisation in lending
Banks see slowed YOY growth: APRA
Heartland gains approval for Challenger Bank acquisition
Resimac launches mobile app
MFAA releases white paper recommendations for home loan discharges
Serviceability the ‘number one’ barrier for refinancers: MFAA
Pepper Money prices second public securitisation
Refinance activity drives up big 4 market share: AFG
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Resimac expands Prime Alt Doc LVRs
RedZed announces changes to product range
BOQ to launch digital mortgages in 2H24
NGM Group appoints new chair
ORDE Financial launches new product line
Thinktank closes its first 2024 RMBS
Auswide Bank announces commencement of new CEO
Qld nabs top spot for home loan financing: CBA
Sprnt-ing towards innovation in commercial lending
Moneytech launches new SME lending product
Major banks have the edge on tech, say brokers
CBA hikes bonuses to stop bankers from becoming brokers
AMP overhauls mortgage application system
Firstmac hacked by ransomware gang
Westpac loan book growth accelerates: APRA
Heartland Bank acquires Challenger Bank
BNK loan book holds steady in 3Q24
Returns on NAB broker loans ‘below the cost of capital’
P&N Bank withdraws from Home Guarantee Scheme
Should we be calling Macquarie a major bank now?
Westpac housing loans up 5% YOY
Brokers settled $28bn ANZ home loans in 1H24
75% think banks are prioritising profit over service
Firstmac customer data allegedly leaked on darknet
Helia announces new chair
CBA’s business lending outpaces home loan growth
How Bridgit is enabling business growth for mortgage brokers
Resimac prices $750m prime RMBS
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank appoints chair
Mortgage holder spending up 4.5%: CBA
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Westpac appoints non-exec director
ING offers cashback for energy-efficient homes
Lenders wary of construction insolvencies: Brokerage
Macquarie Bank goes digital
CBA launches direct-to-consumer refinance product
Client circumstances drive brokers to non-banks at record levels: Broker Pulse
Does CBA’s direct play spell the end of retail lending?
CBA to accept Coposit-secured deposits as pre-sales
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AMP restructures home lending team
Capseed appoints national sales manager
Salt&Lime secures $100m private credit facility
Former 86 400 CEO to join Heartland board
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Senate passes down regional banking inquiry recommendations
Major bank launches disaster relief for Bunbury, WA
Msquared Capital appoints new GC
Demand for no-interest loans from families increases: NAB
Bank loan growth accelerates in April: APRA
Non-major aligns with ‘world-first initiative’ to combat financial abuse
Beyond Bank and P&N consider merging
AMP Bank to ‘transform’ settlement process
Resi mortgage growth remains above pre-COVID-19 levels
Plenti announces new CEO
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Levels of elder financial abuse increasing in WA: Bankwest
RedZed appoints national commercial BDM
People First Bank announces new CEO
Resimac pulls out of NZ mortgage lending
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Firstmac prices Australia’s first solar RMBS issuance
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Customer-owned banks announce merger plans
Appeal filed in class action proceedings against CBA
Major bank sanctioned by BCCC
Turnarounds slow at smaller banks: Broker Pulse
Bridgit launches 12-month loan term
Treasurer approves ANZ-Suncorp merger
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Total ADI loan book increases over $10bn
AMP Bank lending policy updates: What’s new?
What the ANZ-Suncorp merger means for brokers and borrowers
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Home loan provider reaches $8bn milestone
Are mergers keeping mutual banks alive?
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank appoints new CEO
Digital specialist bank appoints chief technology & operations officer
Nero Private announces alternative credit solution
The impact of mergers on brokers
Carving a niche: The rise of non-bank lenders
Themes impacting commercial broking
SMEs to receive $50m boost for green equipment
Non-bank lender CEO departs role
ASIC wins first DDO case against non-bank lender
Lender rebrands, launches SME offering
Non-bank updates resi offering
Lenders urged to simplify the broker experience
Banks to refund $28m after high-fee controversy
Western Sydney: A hotspot for investment
Athena launches ‘Tailored’ product suite
Brokers turning towards non-banks for client circumstances
Aussie SMEs have ‘gone into hibernation’
Broker satisfaction data is in: What makes a great lender?
Heartland Bank names new CEO
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First of the big 4 banks cuts fixed rates
ANZ and Suncorp will ‘continue to operate as two independent brands’
Banjo announces extended business loans terms
Positive Salary Packaging appoints new CEO
Business as usual for ANZ-Suncorp amid merger
Aussie banks’ loan books grow over $100bn over the year
1 bank’s initiative to help cancer patients re-enter workforce
How ANZ is hanging onto assessors in a tight market
Is the government trying to push out investors?
Bank saves business from nearly $1m scam
ING announces changes to commercial SME lending
Suncorp CEO given additional role within ANZ
Internal refinancing sees a yearly surge
Banjo’s tips for SMEs looking to reduce scam losses
CBA launches AI ‘microlearning’ series
Will the CDR changes land?
CBA broker flows continue to shrink
Senate inquiry to ease housing pressure
Another bank merger is on the horizon
Non-major appoints CCO
Westpac the first supported by ‘landmark’ green energy program
Mutuals could total less than 10 in the coming years
BOQ announces job losses, blames digital channel
Non-bank’s appointments to bolster broker commitment
BOQ dumps over 12k brokers
A non-major pauses broker business
BOQ fails to quash fears of third-party exit
Signs point towards BOQ broker exit
Wisr looks towards loan portfolio growth in FY25
Over 40% of BNK loan customers ahead on repayments
Resimac records strong growth in asset finance business
Big bank bosses target broker commissions
One Aussie franchise’s journey in building a community driven business
GSB announces new chair
MONEYME records boost to loan book and originations
Time for brokers to drop CBA?
Is it time for brokers to drop banks that don’t support them?
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reshuffles execs
Brokers to have their say about major banks in new survey
Aussie banks’ loan book growth dwindles
NAB reinforces it’s the ‘bank behind the broker’
36% of brokers expect to decrease CBA use
Liberty Financial prices $900m SME securitisation
Westpac names new CEO
Brokers make their voice heard
Broker sentiment split among major banks
Better Choice joins aggregator’s commercial panel
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Non-bank announces 2 new state managers
NAB updates clawback structure
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Merger halted between mutual banks
Brighten announces key leadership appointments
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Demand for mortgage books spikes
US subprime mortgages making a comeback
ABA calls for greater diversity of funding
Future of mortgages in multi-channel offering: ING DIRECT
Regional banks mount attack on majors
No rate hike expected for months
Looking back on the investment market
Looking into the crystal ball
YBR calls for greater mortgage mobility
No capital incentive for LMI: QBE
Firstmac hamstrung by banking act
Coles closer to mortgage play
Push for greater mortgage securitisation
IMF stagnation a 'real risk': Treasury
NSW govt continues financial export push
International investors flock to Aussie RMBSs
New entrants to 'erode' bank distribution
Firstmac to expand Asian footprint
ING Direct calls for housing bonds
LIXI appoints new CEO
Cash rate to remain steady to year end: RBA
Return of RMBS 'scary': Kohler
BNZ appoints new CEO
CUA accused of breaching union agreement
Biggest banks to hold more capital: Yellen
Vertical integration strangling mortgage market
LVR limits killing off NZ market segments
Pepper breaks into US sub-prime securities
UK macroprudential tools 'untested': Standard Life
Be more than responsible
Banksia AFSL cancelled by ASIC
Big bonuses keep us competitive, says Barclays
Risk books a cash cow for businesses
Virgin Money fined for misleading advertising
Market headed for credit roller-coaster ride
Majors’ market share pushes past 84pc
Market will strengthen in 2014
ING DIRECT joins private cloud
Banks will continue to buy distribution
RBA rate announcement - May 2014
Super to fund mortgage securitisation
RedZed announces $150m RMBS transaction
Hickey flags opportunity in shared equity mortgages
NAB ‘not a mortgage bank’: Clyne
Barclays to axe 19,000 jobs
Reverse mortgage growth hangs on Budget
Threat of new entrants splits opinion
RBA rate cut expected by year end
Digital mortgages up 23pc in six months
Naylor steps down from MFAA
Hong Kong mortgage approvals up 24pc
YBR buys Vow for $17.6 million
Chinese website in lead agreement with Australian bank
Investment loans dominate market
MFAA disciplinary rules re-authorised by ACCC
US mortgage originations remain weak
YBR to buy mortgage manager
Harrods Bank to target UK brokers
Bluestone joins Connective panel
YBR loan receives five-star rating
LA sues JPMorgan over 'predatory' mortgages
Gadens appoints banking partner
RBA rate announcement
Digital settlements to revolutionise competition
Industry exec questions FHB numbers
Distribution the key to scale: YBR
No logic to 'archaic' ADI law, says Firstmac
Accelerate capital accumulation: RBA
Non-banks to gain from ECB moves
FBAA hits out at cheaper mortgage claims
RESIMAC reacts to ECB securitisation measures
Know who you’re dealing with: ACCC
MFAA must reinvent itself
Verification app wins industry approval
Low growth in bank fees
Online mortgages drive Firstmac RMBS demand
ASIC ‘complacent’ on major bank sub-brands
Coles mortgage play pivots on trust
Deloitte sees digital value in major banks
Short-term loans on the rise
UK mortgage approvals to fall ‘significantly’
No level playing field for regionals
Cash offers ‘a given’ with NZ mortgages
Planner flags conflicted remuneration in mortgage broking
Sterling director appointed to AMAA board
RBA calls for more data from FIRB
RBA rate announcement
Originator announces inaugural CMBS transaction
Mortgage demand remains stable
Building societies to grow 15pc in year ahead
FHB numbers to fall further
Analysis: Return of the Red Star
Finsure to roll out branded planning business
Regional banks struggle for market share
RBA warns banks over mortgages
Aussie dismisses bank-ownership critics
Britain’s £1 billion-a-day digital banking revolution
Competition for BDMs heats up
Majors fight back against digital threat
$500bn opportunity in reverse mortgage market
Foreign buyer demand falls in Q2
Unemployment rises to six per cent
ACFS report warns ‘GFC is not over’
Industry struggles to attract new brokers
Murray report flags ‘systemic risk’ of housing
Mortgage broking vertical integration 'conflicted', says Murray
Coles announces JV with GE Capital
HSBC reveals third-party plans
COBA hits out at ‘contradicted’ Murray report
JP Morgan Chase mortgages down 66 per cent
RBA could follow New Zealand on LVR caps
New entrant threat ‘incremental and progressive’
YBR director steps down
Low-doc loan demand falls
COBA CEO resigns
Regional bank report identifies likely acquisition targets
ME Bank winning on fixed rates
Murray report leaves non-banks in the dark
AMP Bank cuts rates
Australia’s ‘safe haven’ status under threat
Economist dismisses speculation over mortgage stress
Queensland recovery to boost BOQ loan book
Analysis: Behind the fixed-rate war
Xenophon to introduce FHB changes
Cash rate to hit four per cent
REIWA warns against privatising Keystart
Macquarie and ME Bank see greatest growth
Fixed rate refi boom leaves retention in shadows
Fixed rates expected to woo borrowers
LVRs creep up in July
RP Data fortifies Rismark partnership
New bank to enter broker channel
RBA rate announcement
Cheap funding may have hit its limit
Brokers to profit from Asian migrants
Younger Aussies struggling with debt
Rate war spurs further discounts
Mortgage demand still strong
Regional bank records 70/30 rates split
CEO of regional bank resigns
Banks face class action over fees
Broker groups to buy into wealth sector
Clients of collapsed broker group $11.5 million out of pocket
Major bank customers disloyal: survey
Australians continue to feel financial pressures
Mortgage industry split on rate cuts
QBE to float LMI business
AMP advisers drive new mortgage business
YBR expands WA footprint
Mortgage broking vertical integration conflicted: poll
FBAA conference open to entire industry
Bank of England officials disagree on rates
MyState broker strategy delivers
Veda records surge in high risk loan applications
Analysis: the equity release dilemma
Non-bank feels pressure as profits slide
COBA calls for clarity on broker ‘independence’
Wide Bay profits jump 16 per cent
Fixed rates position banks for the cross sell
Mortgage group suffers $4 million loss
NZ reverse mortgage market ‘stagnant’
TAL names new board chairman
RBS fined $25m for poor mortgage advice
YBR mortgage settlements up 49 per cent
Regionals call for increased broker disclosure
RBA rate announcement - September 2014
Former Hockey adviser joins ABA
Fixed-rate mortgage demand on the rise
FHB loans hit four-year low
Planners and accountants the future of distribution
ING Direct sells mortgage portfolio
Mutual banks ‘at a threshold’
SMSF loans a potential NCCP breach
Broking a ‘sub-segment’ of planning, says YBR chief
Big banks swerve LMI for higher rates
Low rates boost loan demand
Fears grow as investor loans skyrocket
CEO hits back at ‘sub-segment’ claims
Business conditions ‘significantly lower’ than before GFC
US mortgage demand hits 14-year low
Two in five homes sold above asking price
Firstmac banks on online mortgages
Hewson slams bank mortgage bias
Average mortgage down 15bps since last rate move
Aussie drops rates to record low
YBR outlines next phase strategy
Major bank fined over mortgage ads
Major brokerage rejects bank ownership criticism
Loan Market details new planning venture
Mortgage stress drops with low rates
Housing supply shortage set to continue
Bank risk weightings ‘in the balance’, says APRA
BCA warns FSI on banking reform
Investor home loan figures ‘exaggerated’
BOQ compensates Storm Financial victims
We need negative gearing: housing lobby
Mutual tops banking satisfaction survey
One-third sell reverse mortgages: poll
Mortgage market becoming ‘unbalanced’, says RBA
‘We will lose money for three years’: Wealth Market
Mortgage group hit with more compliance
Major bank to announce ramped trail commissions
RBS chairman steps down
Vow appointment reflects industry convergence
Major accounting group expands into mortgages
Diversified broker groups face “long, hard road”: Brad Wood
Two million at risk of default
Fixed-rate demand hits four-month high
Broker group targets Chinese investors
More accounting firms to enter mortgage space
Building approvals hit 30-year high
Housing market shows signs of cooling
RBA rate announcement
Brokerage to change recruitment criteria
Rate hikes on the horizon
Pepper prices second sub-prime RMBS issue
Standard variable rates to hit 6.8 per cent by 2016
Former RBA board member calls for rate hike
Online loans get the refi vote
ABS admits to incorrect data
Non-bank distribution channels set to change
Scrap negative gearing to curb investors: Eslake
Credit Union appoints C-suite executive
JP Morgan calls on government to fund non-banks
Aussie brokers can learn from UK, says Weston
Business confidence continues to fall
One in six new properties sold to foreigners
Broker recruitment strategy sees approvals surge
‘Big call’: rates to remain stable for a decade
Killing negative gearing would hurt FHB market
RBA jawboning could be enough to scare investors
Homeloans: diversification not hindered by brand
No end in sight for rising house prices
MFAA announces new CEO
UK: HSBC cuts rates to 0.99 per cent
Major brokerage pens last-minute letter to Murray
Tax reform would curb negative gearing: AMP Capital
DIFA appoints new chairman
Mortgages getting riskier: RBA
CBA leads bank satisfaction by a whisker
Top broker slams Keating, calls for foreign investment figures
Firstfolio appoints new CEO
Wealthier borrowers turn to brokers
Australians undecided on selling family home to fund retirement
RBA already using macroprudential tools: Narev
ABA supports financial planner register
Industry divided on convergence: poll
Major bank warned over misleading mortgage ads
Chinese mortgage demand spikes
Spring season a ‘litmus test’ for housing market
Adelaide Bank slashes rates
China breaks into broking
Specialist loans no more complex than ‘vanilla’ loans
Home insurance is ‘vital’: ASIC
BOQ raises $600 million through five-year funding transaction
RBA points to housing downturns
Rates to remain steady
Banks blamed for low-doc’s bad rap
Apartment sales surge in September
AMP to buy stake in China pension fund
US Fed ends quantitative easing
Homeloans appoints new credit managers
Sydney and Melbourne buoy national house prices
Aussie banks not so profitable
Fixed rate demand hits eight-month high
Wide Bay prices $300 million RMBS transaction
Building approvals plummet 11 per cent
RBA rate announcement
Tensions rise as banks await Murray verdict
Borrowers to set mortgage rates
ABS explains incorrect employment figures
Major bank delivers $2.3 billion first quarter profit
High chance that banking rules will change: EY
APRA warns banks of third-party risks
Non-bank announces new broker deal
Regional bank takes aim at majors
Funder slashes variable rates
RBA reveals reasons behind interest-only surge
Banks not prepared for housing downturn
Chinese economy a 'key risk' to Australian housing
Bank backs brokers following APRA assertions
Securitisation to fund real economy, says Medcraft
RBA jawboning fails to deter investors
Rates to rise on investor loans
Major broker expands WA footprint
Bank reveals new rates and commission structure
House prices continue to moderate
Building and job numbers remain weak
Major bank head steps down
Non-major to sell mortgage portfolio
Mortgage demand sluggish in September
Countdown to potential financial sector reforms
Chinese credit boom to hit Australia hard: S&P
Investor market continues to thrive
Don’t blame overseas investors, says major bank
Non-bank founder passes
COBA names new chief executive
Analysis: Repricing investor mortgages
High unemployment to continue
UK brokers to take 75 per cent market share
Bank doubles broker market share in one month
Housing downturn would wipe out major bank capital
Majority predict ‘significant’ market correction
RP Data announces change of identity
Mutual banks need transformation: KPMG
Clarification
Industry veteran leaves non-bank
National brokerage CEO retires
S&P exposes futile mortgage price war
Supermarkets flagged as biggest mortgage disruptor
Wealth Today reaches new financial milestone
FOFA amendments in peril
NSW occupants ‘financially comfortable’
Govt warns of industry damage after FOFA defeat
Superannuation funds pose indirect threat to banks
Companies lack confidence in third-party risks
Non-majors bank on distribution to retain market share
Mid-size businesses to benefit from China trade
Sterling crowned Business Publishing Company of the Year
Queensland new home building to skyrocket
Investor loans now a majority
ME Bank appoints new CIO
Chinese backed non-bank to take on the majors
Training boosted for online mortgage tool
China’s rate cut ‘overdue’
Rate cut forecast for next year
Time to look beyond the big four: COBA
Murray speaks out about distrust of banks
Nimble Aussie players to benefit from global trends
Foreign investment financing under investigation
Bank calls for urgent mortgage reform
Credit union on top for customer satisfaction
Cheaper homes increasingly scarce
CUA tells of close relationship with key distributor
Scrapping negative gearing would cause rent hikes
Fixed-rate demand skyrockets
RBA rate announcement
Australia’s Budget boom ending: Deloitte
Smaller banks show strong appetite for investor loans
FHB attitudes change
Housing affordability down despite quarterly rise
FHBs prefer renting over a mortgage
Gail Kelly nominated for top CEO award
Major bank expands China footprint
Perth brokerage appoints new leader
Murray calls for changes to SMSF borrowing
Bluestone dedicated to credit repair
Talk of rate cut gains momentum
FSI competition reforms to combat vertical integration
Murray attacks negative gearing
Murray’s bank capital proposal to impact mortgage pricing
Denovan slams Murray proposal to scrap SMSF borrowing
Major bank predicts 0.5 per cent rate cut
Pepper wins at CEO awards
Consumers the winners from Murray report
Small rise in mortgage demand: ABS
Little action forecast for housing market in 2015
Central bankers finding it hard to kick start growth
More bank capital could trigger rate cut
WA tops nation in home building
Non-bank posts 20 per cent profit increase
Deloitte names new CEO
FSI unlikely to lift mortgage market competition
Auctions prove to be stronger in 2014
Bank of England announces major policy reforms
Fixed loans on the rise
Association continues to grow membership base
Majority of mortgage holders did not visit a broker
COBA appoints new chief executive
Decimal appoints new CEO
RBA to set new Australian record
Wide Bay appoints new director
CoreLogic RP Data hits back at FBAA
Social media not just a marketing tool
Building society plans to become a bank
John Symond defends Aussie on bank ownership
ASX-listed mortgage broker announces new boss
‘The highly profitable major bank oligopoly is not under threat’
Year in review: Top 10 stories of 2014
RBA rate announcement hold
Credit ombudsman increases compensation limit by 10pc
Mortgage and wealth group improves funding supply
Regional bank appoints new CEO
Top economist calls for 2015 rate cut
Vertical integration good for consumers: bank lobby
Housing boom boosting consumer confidence
Interest rates about to fall, says prominent analyst
Don’t bet on rate cuts, says big four bank
Bank volumes keep rising, non-bank volumes keep falling
Mortgage and wealth group appoints new CFO
Proposed SMSF ban generates further criticism
Connective creates new position for Heavey
Home building to remain historically high
MFAA slams national newspaper
Home ownership a million-dollar dream
Australians addicted to debt
Economic recovery faces ‘major risks’
Industry body lobbies for NCCP changes
Home loan arrears on the rise
New broker to double Sydney team after $1 billion year
Regional thrashes majors in business banking battle
CUA mortgage volumes soar
Unemployment rate falls to 6.1pc
Cheaper mortgages ahead if oil price continues to fall
Major bank exec joins federal government
FHB statistics to be reformed
MyState appoints new CFO - 2015
Life insurer makes key appointment
St George manager joins MyState
Sydney remains price king as Darwin listings surge
Bank prepares for life without SMSF loans
Firstfolio restructures leadership team
Sharp rise in SMSF borrowing breaches
Non-major wins one in 10 home loans
Jobs and petrol help drive improvement in consumer sentiment
New powers for ACCC to strengthen franchising
Foreign investors buy one in three homes in Victoria
Building society announces name change
Rubik announces new CEO
Inflation weighs on RBA rate move
New software to revolutionise lead generation
House hunters prefer internet to agents
February set to be a ‘bumper month’ for real estate
State gov warns of bogus bankers
Lawyer slams proposed SMSF borrowing ban
Citibank surges in customer satisfaction stakes
Banks to battle brokers with online tools
Mark Bouris makes Australia Day Honours List
Economy lacking momentum: report
Victoria records biggest mortgage decline
Hockey welcomes inflation figures
Corporates down on confidence and unwilling to take risks
Sydney bankers' salaries to be cut
RBA will set national record tomorrow as dollar weakens
Mortgage and wealth group director resigns
RBA shocks market with first cash rate call of 2016
Most markets growing under 5.0pc
RBA losing interest in house prices: Deloitte
RBA rate announcement
RBA rate announcement march cut
RBA rate announcement
Fixed-rate demand hits two-year low
Financial comfort level reaches record high
Hockey urges all banks to pass on rate cut
Economist forecasts ‘building boom’ in 2015
Bank modelling has RBA cutting rates to 1 per cent
APRA approves Wide Bay bank status
Big four veteran to drive Bendigo business banking
Adelaide Bank partners with Melbourne mortgage manager
ME Bank chairman retires
RBA suggests more rate cuts
Prepare for Chinese currency, says Stevens
Scrap negative gearing at your peril, REIA warns
Half of securitised mortgages backed by non-conforming loans
Investor loans soar 6pc in December
Auction volumes: Adelaide up, Melbourne down
Rate cut call strengthened by rise in unemployment
ME Bank continues student offer
Major bank announces new CEO
Big four pocket billions from borrowers
Homeloans Ltd acquires non-bank
End first home buyer ‘discrimination’, says peak body
Analysis: Lack of animal spirit has big banks spooked
Genworth loses major bank contract
Major broker to use predictive analytics
Australian banking growth to slow
SMEs in need of guidance: report
Big four ‘own’ 40 per cent of brokers
Advisers write one in four new AMP home loans
SME market gap an opportunity for brokers
Third party retains majority share of mortgage market
Barnes brand to live on
Credit reporting takes effect
Non-banks must unite, says Barnes' Rayner
Lisa Montgomery to chair Sydney mortgage event
New bank outpaces big four in mortgage growth
Broker head sees no end to investor boom
Major bank changes misconduct policy
Economy won't be saved by rate cut, says economist
Accountants call for loan guarantee scheme
Acquisition to boost branded loans for non-bank
PM threatens imprisonment in foreign buyer crackdown
Small banks ask govt to invest $3m in reforms
Record amount of housing entering market
FHB share jumps 2.2 percentage points
Andronicos confident of Firstfolio turnaround
Govt warned that real estate reforms could prove costly
Momentum builds for back-to-back rate cuts
Business confidence hits two-year low
Foreign buyer fee won’t curb demand
RBA to cut cash rate today
'Further rate cuts won’t encourage buyers'
Unit approvals soar in January
Hong Kong tightens mortgage rules
Rising unemployment a ‘key concern’ for mortgage defaults
Foreign investor crackdown ‘long overdue’
New banking model celebrates milestone
Baldwin slams Grattan Institute over negative gearing claims
RBA singles out housing to drive economy
FHBs ‘copping a bashing’, says Symond
M&A activity to boom in 2015
Growing mortgage group signs Queensland broker
Mutuals to drive growth in challenged economy
Barney Frank still concerned about US mortgage market
New group to pay up to 75bps for SME leads
CEO banned until 2017
Former company director to stand trial
Veda and Deloitte to tackle anti-money laundering
Cash rate a ‘blunt tool’, says RBA
Industry veteran joins AMP
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Broking giant to generate leads with new credit-scoring tool
APRA targets bank culture and remuneration
Accountants voted top referral partners
Mortgage group worth $30 million following merger
Housing market showing signs of weakness
Aussie names new CEO
Data and analytics to drive financial services
SMSF loans could leave investors ‘high and dry’: Frydenberg
FHB mortgage values rise 10.5pc
Insider traders jailed for $7 million scam
Non-major posts record loan settlements
RBA minutes make clear case for further rate cuts
Housing activity surges in Adelaide
Mortgage manager wins best website
Bank’s credit rating under review
Industry veteran to lead Deloitte Sydney office
Mortgage group tips rate cut
Boutique fund manager awarded $50 million mandate
Economic conditions put big banks at risk
Coastal city benefitting from Sydney investor rush
Opposition condemns Hockey's super scheme
RBA stability review expected to flag housing concerns
Branded mortgage strategy gains momentum
Rural Bank chief steps down
Industry body backs FSI competition review
Big four 'way ahead' on digital disruption
Former bank exec jailed for $400 million tax fraud
Bank appoints new tech boss
Industry gathers to discuss online channel
Strong risk of oversupply as investor demand persists: RBA
Promising outlook for financial services sector
Banks bearish on outlook for mortgage growth
Bank CEO to retire
Auction clearance rates surge in two capitals
Bank to begin search for new CEO
Govt urged to reform financial system immediately
Virgin Money reveals third-party plans
Confidence grows among FHBs
Bribery and corruption risks on the rise
RBA warns major downturn may be coming
Economist flags stability concerns
‘Significant disruption on the horizon’, says CIFR
APRA tipped to hit major banks
Big four bank to 'revolutionise' sales experience
Digital disruption on government’s radar
Banks call for govt to fix mortgage framework
Foreign buyer reforms could punish FHBs
RBA rate announcement
RBA rate announcement - April 2015
Home approvals continue to rise
Major bank slams FSI's ‘level playing field’ recommendation
Hot Sydney market won’t stop rate cuts
Non-bank grows sales team
Tumbling rates fuel refi boom
End may be near for housing boom
Aussie receives surge in customer enquiries
Housing recovery continues
Loan book values expected to rise further
Housing stats put 'boom' talk in context
CUA identifies key market in WA
Australians against proposed deposit levy
Borrower confusion surrounding credit scores
Mortgage group slams Trowbridge Report
Housing outlook ‘messy’, warns economist
Major bank shuns SMSF loans
Digital initiative engages brokers
Money markets drive down fixed rates
APRA warning impacts market
Suncorp Group CEO steps down
MyState Limited appoints new general manager
Big building projects driving approvals
Banker to lead Sydney Fintech hub
Housing industry report puts 'boom' talk in context
New service to combat identity theft
Sky-high rents to continue: Domain
Smaller banks call for govt to hold firm on reform
Home building reaches record levels
Lobby group proposes plan to boost housing affordability
Credit reforms aim to increase flow of data
Falling consumer confidence points to May rate cut
Welfare group attacks negative gearing 'myths'
Banks and borrowers to benefit from new credit regime
Prestige Melbourne home values going up, up and up
Land constraints driving residential lot prices: report
Reserve Bank could pour fuel on fiery Sydney market
Business confidence registers ‘very significant improvement’
Home loan rates down, credit card fees up
Borrowers not yet over GFC, data reveals
Abolish stamp duty, not negative gearing: HIA
May rate cut less likely
New CEO takes control of national mortgage group
Sydney five times dearer than Hobart
Business confidence tumbles
Virgin Money appoints new CEO
Cash rate to hit 1.5pc by year end
Treasurer warns of Labor's negative gearing plans
Capital city prices continue dominance over regionals
Digital disruption could kill financial advice
FHB demand high despite affordability constraints
Fair game and the Australian mortgage playing field
Murray warns: 'watch out' for non-banks
Regional bank outclasses majors
Bank hit with billions in fines
Deloitte flags 'seismic shift' in financial system
Most Australians don’t trust bank managers
Majors lose mortgage market share
RBA announces surprising interest rate decision
Mortgages becoming 'problematic' in hottest markets
Case mounts against ‘friendless’ tax
Rate decision too close to call
Major bank run-off spikes as customers pay down debt
RBA rate announcment
RBA rate announcement
Industry leaders sound alarm on rate cut
Apartment trend drives ongoing rise in housing approvals
Outlook for Australian economy ‘relatively pessimistic’
Sydney prices now astronomical
Fixed-rate demand falls as rates drop
HIA names top building and population hotspots
NSW home owners struggle as ACT families do it easy
Latest rate cut ‘may not give economy much of a boost’
Apartments boom while house sales remain sluggish
Budget key to restoring consumer confidence
Sydney a top target for global investors
SMEs bearish about cash flow and sales
Genworth loses new business as LVRs drop
Owner-occupiers receive additional rate cut
NZ central bank cuts rates
Banks committed to financial advice reforms
RBA report highlights credit risks
Economist flags surge in mortgage 'churn'
Price pressures forecast to persist despite building boom
Small business package tipped to provide housing boost
Demand for home loans reaches six-year high
Mortgage and housing sectors react positively to Budget
Tasmania's prices rise as confidence grows
Federal inquiry calls for end to stamp duty
ATO warns on mortgage payment schemes
Economy has flat-lined, survey reveals
Appoint a housing minister: federal inquiry
Borrower vulnerability at ‘unprecedented levels’
Another federal housing inquiry gets underway
Bank makes it harder for investors to secure loans
Credit specialist maintains ‘strong’ rating
Senior industry figure resigns
Government inquiry fails to settle negative gearing debate
RBA open to further rate cuts despite Sydney housing boom
Consumer sentiment reaches 16-month high
Calls for federal housing minister grow louder
Central bank tightens investor LVRs
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Research finds financial vulnerability in Aussie households
US plans first rate rise since 2008
Digital disruption: the question is not when, but how
Economist pours water on housing tax idea
ASIC bans former Macquarie Bank trader
Banks genuinely support third-party channel: report
Concerned consumers paying off debt faster
ING Direct introduces easy banking for Apple customers
Reserve Bank has added 1pc to house values: report
Fintech start-up takes aim at ‘complex’ banks
Surging P2P sector picking up big four scraps
Chinese economy ‘doomsday’ misguided
Big four have big call to make on P2P: SocietyOne
RBA tipped to stand still on cash rate
RBA announces interest rate decision
COBA seeks delay on deposit tax changes
Low rates fall on deaf ears: YBR
Record-low rates not stimulating spending
Consumers respond well to rising house prices
FBAA hits out at ‘exorbitant’ credit rates
CPA Australia eyes mortgage advice
Hundreds of foreign investors under investigation
Home loan market hits $1.39tn
Risk management ‘vital’ for threatening world
Pepper completes non-conforming RMBS issue
Banks challenged on mortgage repricing
YBR gains street presence with Resi rebrand
APRA stats show banking sector strength
Demand for detached houses bounces back
Govt lobbied on mortgage transfers
Heritage Bank awarded for ‘strong operating model’
CPA members express interest in advice venture
Business confidence bounces back
Taxes add ‘tens of thousands of dollars’ to new home costs
Foreign buyer crackdown just ‘tip of the iceberg’
Consumer satisfaction rates mixed across sectors
Calls for greater mobile banking security grow louder
Australia among strongest banking nations
Govt warns on real estate ‘money laundering’
ThinCats receives funding boost
CUA finds uncertainty in interest rate outlook
REIQ launches housing affordability three-point plan
Raine & Horne appoints new CEO
Central banks becoming ‘unpredictable’
ABA survey finds consumer banking trends
Auswide announces record-low interest rate
Bank credit processes ‘prone to error’
Offshore bank extends expat mortgage opportunities
Australia headed for housing ‘bloodbath’
Report shows positive financial jobs outlook
Financial planning giant under investigation
Banks under greater risk scrutiny, says Moody’s
Govt approves Scottish Pacific for export projects
Heritage Bank enters mobile payments market
New rules for life insurance advisers
Housing bubble warnings ‘nonsense’
Making business small talk meaningful
Throw out the 'old' diversification rules: Investec
A new form of home ownership?
Climate risks miscalculated by credit ratings agencies
Bank funding gap narrows further
Advance key business practices, companies urged
New poll calls for FSI action: COBA
CPA Australia begins recruiting for advice arm
Greece ‘ring-fenced’ from rest of eurozone
Investor crackdown still work in progress, stats reveal
RBA interest rate decision takes experts by surprise
Residential building approvals recover
The ‘housing bubble’: a tale of two markets
Mass of new apartments could reduce price pressures
Industry pushes government to address affordability
Teachers Mutual Bank appoints senior marketing manager
Cash rate to remain steady for 18 months: HSBC
Cash rate to remain steady for 18 months: HSBC (2)
Greece causing jitters, but impacts overstated
Reserve Bank makes interest rate decision
RBA surprises experts with interest rate decision
RBA stuns experts with interest rate decision
ME highlights financial concerns among Australians
RBA decision leaves housing issues unaddressed
Prominent economist fears housing market crash
Sydney boom takes housing market into uncharted territory
Mutuals topple big four in consumer satisfaction
Bibby announces 50pc funding increase
CUA awarded first-time A3 credit rating
Loan guarantee deemed unenforceable
Vow to benefit from back-door ASX-listing deal
Govt continues foreign real estate crackdown
ASX listing ‘imminent’ for DirectMoney
China slowdown a cause for concern
More foreign investors expected to build in Australia
Aussie dollar to hit six-year low
Banks respond to APRA findings
‘Not all banks are predators’: COBA
Banking body backs APRA’s approach to capital
Details of CPA mortgage move revealed
Liquidator appointed to boutique investment bank
RBA says 'case for reviewing negative gearing' exists
Recent 'panic' selling reminiscent of GFC
APRA warns of housing market risks
Business confidence continues to rise
Reserve Bank reopens debate on SMSF borrowing
Govt to back export of financial services
APRA forces its hand to cool housing market
Investors making more use of tax break: BMT
ACCC seeks credit reporting transparency
Banks welcome increased capital requirements
SMEs more driven in 2015
APRA move good for banks and buyers
Climate change to hit financial services
RBNZ announces another cash rate cut
Harvard professor fears leadership deficit
SocietyOne appoints new marketing chief
Investor funds under the microscope
Veda to offer face-to-face ID verification
Australian financial services firms ‘unprepared’ for FATCA
Aussie achieves new settlement record
AMP Capital appoints new managing director
Big banks back industry ethics program
NAB completes US bank divestment
Real estate giant predicts non-bank growth across APAC
Sydney posts record year of office investment
ME receives Aaa credit rating for RMBS deal
Housing boom continues in Sydney and Melbourne
No change expected for RBA rate decision
Big banks must raise $20bn to meet APRA recommendation
RBA ends suspense with interest rate announcement
RBA interest rate decision stuns market
Conditions and confidence rise among SMEs
Economist extends cash rate forecast
‘Stable’ outlook for Australia’s banks
Banks tighten screws, but investors still buying
Bank app to simplify house hunting
Climate change becoming 'top concern': BNP Paribas
Moody’s gives verdict on NZ banking system
House prices go crazy in suburbs near and far
CBA named top bank for customer privacy
MyState strengthens capital with $25m debt issue
Sydney and Melbourne lead surge in office demand
Report finds most SMEs lack succession plan
RBA warns of more boom and more debt
FlexiGroup appoints new chairman
Major bank announces $5 billion capital raising
Surprise surge in consumer confidence
ASIC bans former major bank planner
Bank winds up LMI business
Mixed outlook for Aussie economy, says NAB
China dominates global bank rankings
RBA reveals the downside of rising house prices
S&P affirms Resimac's loan servicing strength
IPA warns of looming economic crises
Banks boost mortgage teams, recruit Chinese speakers
Mortgage price hikes tipped to continue
Mortgage group announces securitisation plans
UK mortgage arrears continue to fall
Bank caps LVRs on landlord loans
ISA finds mistrust of major banks remains high
Non-banks unlikely to fill investor gap: Westpac
Owner-occupier rate hikes ‘on the cards’
FlexiGroup results in line with expectations
QBE flags ‘industry-wide downturn’ in LMI
Bouris eyes big opportunities in shifting mortgage market
More Australians paying down debt
RateSetter moves in on banks’ territory
Resimac RMBS assigned AAA credit ratings
Owner-occupiers increasingly using interest-only loans
New app to minimise underinsured risk
'Poor supervision' hampering banks, says ASIC
MyState announces upbeat year-end results
It’s time to take notice of marketplace lending
ME enters strategic partnership with Link Group
Mixed economy continues to weigh on confidence
SMSF loans still on the table
Rates to remain low for ‘several years’
Homeloans boosts branded mortgages but sees profits slide
DirectMoney partners with mortgage groups
Australian SMEs cautious over currency risk
Economy to remain soft for another three years
RBA exposes ‘intertwined nature’ of SMEs and mortgages
Pepper announces first profit result since float
AMP Bank appoints new boss
Bendigo Bank lifts investor loan rates
Hockey flags offshore investment risks
Former ASIC insider calls out banks' vertical integration 'shame'
Another rate cut forecast for 2015
Banks reducing suburban retail footprint
Westpac clears APRA investor cap
Personalised interest rates the way of the future: PwC
RBA rate announcement - September 2015
RBA rate announcement September cut
Hong Kong mortgage drawdowns spike in July
DirectMoney announces more partnerships
‘We will take new territory from the banks’, says Bouris
Banking industry welcomes deposit tax decision
Genworth appoints new C-suite exec
Gadens cautious on SMSF loans
Make housing ‘fourth pillar’ of retirement: CEDA
Prospa raises $60 million in capital
Plummeting dollar won't stop further rate cuts: economist
More Australians favour digital banking
ING Direct identifies female referral trend
Brokers and planners write one in three reverse mortgages
Aussies in the dark on credit card rates
Businesses must ‘grapple’ with disruption
YBR partners with US insurance giant
Non-major sees dramatic fall in investor loans
Business confidence sinks to four-year low
Mortgage market begins to rebalance
Banks encouraged to look offshore for LMI
Unemployment falls to 6.2%
Vow informs brokers of major market changes
Brokers disengaged with banks: report
Deloitte appoints ex-army chief to adviser role
Banks let borrowers set their own mortgage rates
Auction clearance rates lower than last year
Goldfields Money terminates contract of CEO
Turnbull will 'articulate Australia’s economic challenges'
Chinese investors flock to non-banks
Housing downturn coming: BIS Shrapnel
Bank capital not enough: APRA
Macquarie given green light to acquire ANZ business
1.7 million Australians facing debt for life
RBA yet to decide if investor crackdown is working
RateSetter reaches $10m milestone
‘Tens of thousands’ switching out of investor loans
US group pitches $2.2 billion cash bid for Veda
Data points to more rate cuts, says Cigna
Business leader spruiks dangers of the status quo
Personal banking customers flock to NAB
Increased supply of housing 'has to be the answer': RBA
Colliers unveils new corporate offering
SMEs still in the dark about credit scores
Goldfields Money appoints acting CEO
Heritage's profit slides despite surge in loan approvals
Sydney auction market shows signs of weakening
Almost 1 in 10 loans would fail underwriting standards: report
Sydney prices soar over September quarter
Ex-CUA chief joins DirectMoney
Big four losing competitive streak on variable rates
Mutuals face uncertain future in a complex mortgage market
Macquarie chairman steps down
Real estate boss urges government to cut stamp duty
Australian financial services at a 'critical moment': Deloitte
S&P lowers rating for class B notes on trusts
ARCA broadens representation with RateSetter
AMP appoints new director
Major banks offer best value low-docs: Canstar
Sydney land release could spell disaster for investors
Melbourne continues to dominate auction market
Credit card providers are exploiting consumers: Flavell
Mortgage stress more than doubles for FHBs
BOQ reclassifies home loan data
CPDone platform goes global
Teachers Mutual grows mortgage book by more than 12%
ANZ announces new chief executive
Heritage Bank names new CEO
RateSetter releases loan book data to encourage transparency
New bank boss faces challenges in changing market
McGrath identifies shifting buyer demographics
Banks facing spiralling IT costs
Association backs Treasurer on housing affordability
Big four will continue to raise capital ‘for some time’
Investor curbs positive for RMBS: Moody’s
Bank names Sydney investor hotspots under surveillance
Association warns SMSFs on emerging LRBA issue
ANZ sells $8.2 billion loan portfolio
Home loan approvals to fall, says economist
Pepper subsidiary broadens third-party services
Bank acquisition a big win for mortgage origination
Genworth CEO steps down
Mortgage approval data reflects two-tiered market
Global payment portal to offer seven-minute SME loans
Household name to hit home loan market
BOQ Specialist names new CEO
Economic reform must help banks support growth: ABA
Rising investor demand fuels Melbourne’s retail market
Financial services sees 68% rise in M&A activity
Bank explains benefits of new LMI deal
Online banking key to customer satisfaction
‘Obsession with capital’ is wrong: bank chief
Fees continue to add up for home buyers
Regional banks to see increase in bad debts
Falling dollar to stabilise unemployment
Business confidence improves, still below average
Market downturn not on the horizon: Raine & Horne
RBA sounds alarm over off-the-plan properties
Sydney housing supply to rise with govt sales
Conditions ease in residential land market
Consumers the winners in FSI response: COBA
Govt’s FSI response: what it means for mortgages
FBAA welcomes end to excessive credit card charges
Bibby appoints new state manager
Second major bank hikes rates
Australians preparing for economic downturn
Bank praises govt commitment to improve digital identity systems
Better Business Summit crowned Event of the Year
Third major bank hikes rates
Fourth major bank hikes rates
Non-major hikes variable rates
RMBS arrears fall to 10-year low
Challenger bank reacts to big four rate hikes
Cross-border money characterising investor market
Sydney's house price boom is over: Domain
CUA backs govt FSI response
Investors warned over 'debt-charged housing boom'
Housing affordability becomes worldwide concern
Residential markets plunge in mining towns
FSI to boost bank stability: ME
New mortgages players to change pricing dynamics: Veda
Pepper assigned AAA credit ratings
Credit union recognised for best home loans
Investor demand to weaken in 2016: QBE
Westpac to refund customers over unwanted mortgage insurance
Non-major lifts variable rates
Banks failing on climate risk
Gen Y more active investors than baby boomers
More banks will raise rates: survey
Bank chief defends rate hike following record profit
Breaking through the business growth barriers
Economist dismisses talk of Tuesday rate cut
Pepper completes $300m RMBS issue
AMP raises variable mortgage rates
Suncorp Bank announces rate changes
WA dominates for most affordable suburbs
Residential outlook optimistic, report shows
Confidence eases among SMEs
RBA makes highly anticipated call on interest rates
RBA announces cash rate decision
RBA ‘stuck in the starting gates’
Bank profits mask ‘compounding challenges’
Market conditions pressuring Genworth as premiums slide 20%
BOQ lifts mortgage rates
Younger Australians set to switch banks
Chinese economy fears erode CFO confidence
Negative gearing myths busted in new report
Big challenges ahead for major banks: KPMG
RBA shrugs off bank rate hikes
Majority of Aussies concerned about housing market downturn
Fixed-rate demand falls further
KPMG downplays benefits of financial services GST
Non-bank partners with asset manager
‘No imperative for us to raise capital’
Default crisis looms for off-the-plan buyers
Firstmac receives AAA credit ratings
Report shows positive signs for mutuals
Tough year ahead for bank capital ratios: APRA
Business confidence hits 11-month high
Centrepoint announces changes to executive team
Major bank chief dismisses ‘housing bubble’ claims
ING Direct hikes rates for owner-occupiers and investors
The state of the States’ mortgage market
Auswide issues floating rate note
Firstmac completes $500m RMBS deal
Banking body calls for repair of ‘broken’ budget
US likely to raise rates before year end
Business conditions steady while confidence drops
Former CEO jailed for defrauding major bank
Customers still satisfied with major banks
Housing crisis becomes Hollywood thriller
ThinCats Australia marks one-year milestone
Mortgages drive ME’s profit up by 27%
Heritage farewells CEO
Firstmac assigned AAA ratings for RMBS
Leasing company to pay $1.25m for NCCP breach
Real estate boss hits out at banks
Industry law firm boosts overseas support
CUA appoints non-executive director
Analysis: The simple bank that created a big problem
CBA says foreign investors driving Melbourne apartment ‘bubble’
FlexiGroup names new CEO
Spotcap makes credit more accessible for SMEs
IMB receives ‘strong’ loan servicer ranking
Homeloans highlights key point of difference
Interest rates to remain 'very low' for years: RBA
Economists warn of rising risks for off-the-plan market
Increasing risk of mortgage default: Moody's
Investor rate changes driven by margin, says bank chief
BOQ appoints new director
Reserve Bank set to hold cash rate
Analysis: Packer enters mortgage market
Aussie billionaire backs bank disruptor
RBA makes call on cash rate
RBA surprises market with cash rate call
RBA shocks market with cash rate call
Industry figures react to RBA rate decision
Major bank CEO named ABA chair
Homebuilding activity surges
Banks’ asset quality has peaked: Moody’s
Scottish Pacific receives global recognition
AMP appoints non-executive director
RMBS and ABS defaults to rise, covered bonds strong
APRA has allowed banks to ‘act in their own commercial interests’
Brisbane-Sydney price gap driving buyers north
Big growth forecast for smartwatch banking
Securitisation changes ‘would benefit smaller banks’
Major bank shocked by APRA’s capital approach
New home sales continue to fall
ACCC appoints its first chief economist
Risks could derail global bank progress: Moody’s
Analysis: Major bank’s ‘torturous and expensive journey’
Big banks under investigation for rate rigging
Business confidence falls slightly over November
‘Turnbull effect’ wearing off but sentiment still strong
Branded group to expand white-label offering
Stamp duty a ‘significant cost barrier’
Stamp duty ‘significant cost barrier’
Smaller blocks to boost home rebuilds in 2016
Global brand outlines local mortgage strategy
New platform to assist SME cash flow
Major bank boss admits uncertainty over capital levels
ING Direct exec named in key board appointment
Bank takes home loans to Westfield
Listed group announces pricing change
RBA indicates easing bias
Goldfields Money appoints new CEO
'Be alert to the risk of a recession', says global firm
Fed rate hike won’t force RBA’s hand, says economist
Major bank sounds alarm on off-the-plan properties
Outlook stable, but headwinds rising for Asia-Pacific banks
ASIC moves on ‘misleading’ land banking schemes
Economic risks remain 'tilted to the downside' for 2016
Rate hike will hurt investors in 2016
NSW tops housing market rankings
APRA relieves banks from capital building
Omniwealth appoints senior accountant
Major bank ‘well positioned’ for future changes
COBA to engage on pro-consumer agenda for credit cards
Capital focus to drive bank divestment in 2016
Subdued credit outlook for Asia-Pacific
Bendigo Bank reflects on successful 2015
SAI Global to ramp up mortgage services
Bank Australia to introduce new loan portal
Mortgage repricing bolsters bank oligopoly
Investors switch $32 billion worth of home loans in five months
Sydney LGA records 47% growth in land value
Three Fed rate hikes tipped for 2016
RBA troubled with low inflation: HSBC
Apartment approvals plummet in November
Banks losing business following rate hikes
Four capitals see dwelling prices rise
YBR sees 50% increase in settlements
Sydney drives auction market decline
Bank warns clients of ‘major correction’
ME names new chairman
Investor activity set to rise
Melbourne’s 2016 investment hotspots revealed
Non-major slashes mortgage rates
Business confidence falls further
YBR undergoes a brand refresh
Banks ring in new year with rate cuts
Former Decimal head joins Rubik
Mortgage demand sees surprising surge
Unemployment steady at 5.8%
Investor loans could face major capital increase
M&A activity reaches new highs
Goldman Sachs to pay $7.25 billion
31 suburbs see house prices skyrocket
Economist flags 'major downside risk' as housing activity peaks
Real estate group scraps IPO
Govt calls out housing affordability issues
ING Direct CEO announces retirement
Foreign investors eye new hotspot
Mortgage arrears on the rise: S&P
Decline in new home sales continues
NSW moves to regulate peer-to-peer economy
PwC flags recession risk
Housing and financial services lift CPI
Rate cuts leave loyal mortgage customers with little reward
China now the 'main worry' for global markets
Business confidence 'surprisingly robust'
Mortgage demand falls over December quarter
CPI figures ‘good news’ for home buyers
Major bank exec steps down
APRA confident banks will ‘absorb’ changes
Liberty appoints NZ executives
Bendigo Bank throws support behind bushfire victims
Credit ratings agencies make ‘surprising’ comeback
Mortgage delinquencies tipped to rise: Moody’s
RBA makes first cash rate call of 2016
RBA surprises market with first cash rate call of 2016
BOQ announces board change
Further cash rate cut on the horizon, says broker head
YBR spends big on ‘major market-share push’
Genworth names new CEO
No 'imminent' downgrade for Australia: BlackRock
Conditions ripe for corporate takeovers
Spotcap raises almost $50m in funding
China impact on real estate ‘overblown’
Former Banksia boss joins major bank
Bank welcomes new director
Bank’s mortgage growth slows dramatically
Financial services salaries to be ‘restricted'
Owner-occupied rates drop 30 basis points
Offshore investors to target Canberra
Fall in business confidence continues
Heritage appoints new operations chief
KPMG issues M&A predictions
BOQ to shed $15m in ‘fine-tuning’ operations
Building approvals remain strong
Negative gearing ‘a positive force’ for the economy
Rate hikes rapidly changing borrower attitudes
Financial services vital to economic prosperity
Melbourne broker banned for four years
SEQUAL appoints new chair
Actuaries Institute names new president
Home loan demand surges
Bank boss calls out 'irrational' mortgage pricing
Big four's home loan satisfaction rises
‘Plead guilty’ to rate rigging, ASIC warns banks
Middle-ring suburbs focus of Sydney apartment boom
Rabobank names new wholesale banking exec
Negative gearing changes ‘disastrous’ for Queensland
Industry body warns against change to housing GST
Business confidence steady, conditions ease
Banks chase agents and accountants for mortgage leads
Heritage hungry for more investor loans
Negative interest rates mean ‘unknown consequences’
Units drive increase in new home sales
Teachers Mutual tops industry for customer service
Association warns against changes to housing tax
More Chinese borrowers seeking non-banks
Bendigo Bank to combat climate change
COBA calls on govt to support mutuals
Report shines light on unethical bank behaviour
Mortgage competition ‘intense’ as discounting continues
RMBS arrears rise further
YBR announces major restructure
Land supply policy 'ineffective'
Heritage makes key appointments
Lawyer slams ‘dangerous’ media reports on mortgage industry
Small businesses demand a fair go for reform
Outlook strong for Aussie M&A
IPOs hit four-year high
RBA to leave rates unchanged today
Shorting Australian banks becoming a ‘crowded trade’
Bank reveals merger plans
Teachers Mutual cuts rates below 4%
RBA reveals cash rate decision - March 2013
RBA surprises market with rate decision
REINSW dismisses negative gearing changes
RBA tipped to cut rates this year
Pepper sees record surge in mortgage originations
Foreign banks hungry for Aussie mortgage market
Dwelling approvals decline in January
Confidence grows among businesses
Big banks ‘won’t be replaced’: Macquarie
ASIC takes major bank to court
AMP reveals board changes
Negative gearing changes could see values slide by 6%
Major bank will ‘vigorously defend’ ASIC allegations
Detached houses help lift new home sales
Industry heavyweight calls for relaxed SMSF borrowing rules
Negative gearing changes 'blatantly inequitable', says accountant
Borrowers on ‘a collision course’ with banks: report
Rising home loans to blame for declining affordability: REIA
Tax ruling change could have ‘adverse’ impact on SMSF borrowing
Banks display ‘resilience’ in reporting season
Increased housing supply cooling house prices: RBA
Home loan demand plummets for owner occupiers
CUA to launch new $23m mortgage platform
Land values rise further across capitals
Liberty’s mortgage bonds receive AAA rating
‘Mum and dad’ investors face settlement risk
APRA issues fresh warning to banks
Business conditions recover in February
Report shines light on cybercrime in financial services
CBA's mortgage market share surges
US Fed keeps rates steady
Govt warned on housing reform
Macquarie hit with additional licence conditions
Credit card usage sees 79% surge
Landowners can challenge valuations: lawyer
SuiteBox appoints new chief
DirectMoney announces new credit data deal
ASX chief stands down
Rubik announces capital raising
Genworth ‘under pressure’ amid housing risks: Moody’s
Adelaide home buyers seeking new apartments
Mortgage ‘churn’ between major banks on the rise
Major bank sounds alarm on bad debts
Mortgage arrears continue to rise
P2P funder announces rebrand
Falling bank share prices ‘significant’, says RBA
Bendigo Bank unveils share trading platform
Pepper receives top ratings for RMBS
Branded mortgages help drive record profit for ING Direct
Genworth announces capital reduction
Bank boss hungry for more market share
Federal budget to delay rate cut: HSBC
RMBS arrears and defaults to rise: Moody’s
MyState doubles investor loan book
RBA makes cash rate call - April 2016
RBA makes surprising cash rate call
Australia ‘particularly vulnerable’ to global downturn
Industry figures respond to RBA decision
P&N Bank achieves settlement milestone
Auswide celebrates significant milestone
Building approvals in recovery mode
Qantas Credit Union becomes a bank
Assetline expands SME offering
Major banks face new funding hurdle
BOQ adds $2bn to loan book amid market ‘challenges’
Banks slam call for royal commission
Don’t count Google out of the mortgage market
Investors gain access to prime credit markets
DirectMoney sees record month of loan settlements
NSW hit by ‘sharpest slowdown’ in mortgage demand
Investors seeking ‘sturdy’ mortgage trusts
Confidence among businesses lifts again
Mortgage arrears fall significantly in NSW
Pepper searching for ‘next big thing’ in financial services
Fear of further rate hikes drives spike in fixed-rate mortgages
Rubik appoints new HR chief
‘No room’ for delayed banking reforms: COBA
Investor loans at risk of default
UK fund to back ThinCats Australia
Home loan demand bounces back
Mortgage fund makes billion-dollar breakthrough
Resimac receives top ratings for prime RMBS
HSBC names Australia’s global banking head
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank admits to mortgage distribution flaws
Business conditions hit eight-year high
Royal commission won’t change major banks: COBA
Fed Court appoints liquidators to land banking companies
New land tax 'not politically feasible'
FHBs continue to lose confidence
Major real estate markets to 'slow dramatically'
Bank slashes mortgage rates
RBA sounds alarm on housing risks
Moody’s issues federal budget warning
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank recognised for ‘strong’ loan servicing
WA broker cops permanent ban
Banks to foot $121m bill for ASIC
Industry to welcome new bank next month
Bank of Sydney reduces fixed rate
Banks to fund ASIC mortgage probe
St George branch achieves high-class rating
Economist highlights recession risk
Analysis: Chinese money and Australian real estate
Sydney broker cops permanent ban
Bank inaction on fintech could 'prove fatal'
Mortgage fraud rife among banks: economists
Bank remuneration headed for independent review
AMP appoints interim chairman
Confidence in financial advice plummets
Turnbull hits back at critics over negative gearing
Consumer confidence drops below long-run average
‘Noisy’ bank reporting season ahead: UBS
Mortgage manager hits billion-dollar milestone
Global player set to spice up local mortgage market
ANZ restructures mortgage team
US leaves door open for June rate hike
Credit Ombudsman supports industry review
QTMB’s merger plans will have ‘limited impact’: Moody’s
Genworth sees profits fall as market pressures mount
ANZ teams up with Apple in banking first
YBR director resigns
RBA rate cut ‘may not be enough’
Big four will remain strong, says Moody’s
Reserve Bank reveals cash rate decision
Reserve Bank surprises market with cash rate call
MyState announces key board changes
Industry figures applaud RBA cash rate call
Bluestone prices $200m RMBS deal
Business confidence continues upward trend
Mortgage arrears to grow ‘modestly’: S&P
Glenn Stevens to step down as RBA governor
Industry expert calls for universal land taxes
Genworth director announces retirement
RBA names new governor
Analysis: The aftermath of the 2016 budget
Banks fail govt on small business credit
Court approves bank merger
YBR offers lowest rate on record
Banks welcome government review
Queensland bank set for rebrand
Mortgage fraud claims spark strong reaction from big banks
Goldfields Money completes capital raising
Fintech threatens Australia’s major banks
Resimac receives credit ratings boost
Firstmac announces rate changes
Financial services ‘most trusted’ on data, says Deloitte
Tech-savvy customers favouring non-major banks
Capital requirements hit bank profits
Pepper Money announces national roadshow
Customers help build ING Direct’s digital platform
Mortgage rates continue to fall
One major bank could ‘disappear’, says CEO
RMBS arrears rise, auto delinquencies fall
Housing affordability debate heats up
Former AMP chairman laments culture
Rubik to drive MyState’s digital banking transformation
Consumer confidence on the mend
BMM reduces rates by 1%
Mortgage platform completes capital raising
Report identifies big gap in mortgage distribution
Cash rate to fall again in August: HSBC
Foreign buyer restrictions could push prices up
DirectMoney forced to turn away new business
Bank boss offers fresh take on culture and conduct
Firstmac receives top rating for RMBS
Banks reinforce commitment to consumers
Major banks could offload local subsidiaries
'Investors are supporting supply'
Medcraft steps down as chairman
Firstmac completes $500m RMBS issue
US Fed ‘edging’ towards a rate rise: AMP
Former PM joins negative gearing debate
Lawyers warn new tax regime will impact mortgagees
Apartment oversupply 'scary flavour of the month', says leading economist
Apartment oversupply 'overstated'
Spotcap reaches significant milestone
Major disruptor hits local mortgage market
Banks are now a ‘buy’, says fund manager
Foreign investor taxes a 'gravely risky strategy'
Chief economist predicts two more rate cuts by year end
US economy is no ‘locomotive’
Mortgage arrears continue upward trend
CUA announces policy change for investors
‘It’s going to be a whole lot worse’: Montgomery
Business confidence suffers budget aftershock
Pioneer Credit founder joins Goldfields Money
Banks hit back at proposal to break up the big four
Banks ‘well capitalised’ to absorb shocks
Housing affordability back to 2013 levels
BOQ recognised for low-risk mortgage strategy
MyState inks loan referral deal with DirectMoney
ASIC bans former non-bank director
Brexit could hit financial services
Home sales outlook positive despite decline: HIA
Rabobank reveals new CEO
Investors face unprecedented hurdle in 2016
BOQ director resigns
Cash rate to remain steady: HSBC
‘Ingredients in place for Australian housing crash’
ME cracks down on foreign borrowers
RBA holds cash rate
Reserve Bank makes cash rate decision
NAB voted best bank by consumers
New ING Direct chief takes over
‘Conflicting economic trends’ force RBA's cash rate call
ASIC takes NAB to court
Sydney market drives up national dwelling values
Centrepoint simplifies structure through rebrand
Loans.com.au slashes mortgage rate despite RBA decision
ME cuts variable rates by up to 40 basis points
Home loan volumes ‘elevated by historic standards’
YBR appoints new director
Banks warned of growing housing market risks
How much is your business worth?
Australian dollar facing ‘perfect storm’
DirectMoney makes new board appointment
Mutual banks outpace majors for mortgage growth
WA leads nation for mortgage arrears
P2P funder makes key appointment
Suncorp Bank CEO to retire
Foreign investor surcharge ‘potentially disastrous’
Heritage recruits marketing veteran
Class actions loom for mortgage professionals
CUA cuts rates by up to 43 basis points
World Bank slashes global growth forecast
CEO slams ‘greedy’ government stance on foreign investors
Banks ‘very concerned’ as developers struggle for pre-sales
Regional investment a ‘super’ idea
Low inflation could be a boon: HSBC
SuiteBox announces key board appointments
Govt attacked over 'knee-jerk reaction' to foreign buyers
ThinCats receives funding boost
Firstmac to be sold
Incoming supply could dent Melbourne's house prices
Securitisation could provide soft landing for non-performing loans
Firstmac sale underscores ‘dilemma’ for non-banks
ME cuts home loan rates
NSW scraps mortgage duty
Australia’s top mutual bank revealed
Analysis: Is the mortgage industry ready for disruption?
Bank doubles investor loan book value
MFAA CEO steps down over ‘strategic differences’
RBA bullish on apartments despite settlement risks
Labor policy could wreak havoc on mortgage market
Auswide cuts rates for investors
Decimal appoints new chairman
Investors own half of all Australian apartments
Australian banks in ‘turmoil’, warns global firm
Greater Bank introduces new investor rates
Market mayhem as BBC calls Brexit outcome
AMP appoints new chair
Online platform inks $20m deal with bank
Real estate ‘vectors of distress’ could bring banks down
Loan arrears continue to rise
Brexit: How it affects the local market
ThinCats unveils new credit tool
Mortgage industry threatened by new disruptors
Investors ‘doubling up’ on Aussie real estate
Non-major on a winning streak with mortgage sales
Australia to ‘definitely’ lose AAA rating
Foreign buyer tax ‘playing on xenophobia’
New home sales facing downturn
SuiteBox eyes Australasian expansion
Blind eye to foreign money could end badly for banks
Billions of dollars in mortgages still being switched
Reserve Bank decides on cash rate
RBA surprises market with cash rate decision
Election limbo won’t hurt AAA rating: Moody’s
Political uncertainty keeps rates on hold
New dwelling approvals drop
ING Direct announces rate discounts
‘Messy’ election will weigh on economy
Decimal makes another key appointment
DirectMoney announces capital raising
Banks now ‘unquestionably strong’: APRA
World’s most competitive economies revealed
Firstmac recognised for ‘strong’ loan servicing
Heritage Bank scoops up prestigious award
S&P downgrades Australian outlook to ‘negative’
Scottish Pacific executes expansion plans
ME appoints new director
SA goes against foreign investor tax
Advantedge slashes rates by up to 60 basis points
Government under pressure to appoint housing minister
Competition pushing demand for mortgage professionals
CBA partners with Xero in SME banking deal
Popular bank exec to lead CoreLogic’s Australian business
Banks face independent remuneration probe
Rubik expands international footprint
Scottish Pacific completes ASX listing
Suncorp Bank reveals new variable mortgage offering
Australia insulated from Italian bank risk
Liberty recognised for loan servicing strength
Industry association moves to repair public image
Fresh fears raised over strength of Aussie banks
‘Mum and Dad’ investors are driving Australia’s rental market
McGrath to 'focus on strengths' after appointing new CEO
More banks join rate cut frenzy
YBR chief steps down
Stats point to ‘collapsing’ FHB market
High household debt risky for banks: Moody’s
Business confidence recovers
Post-GFC home values surge in two capitals
Banks must do better on cyber security: KPMG
Major bank's $8 billion loan sale transforms M&A activity
Non-banks announce merger
Rising government debt ‘worrisome’: HSBC
SuiteBox makes key appointment
Major mortgage deal puts non-ADIs on par with banks
Capital city house prices outpace Sydney
Brexit provides real estate opportunities
Major bank satisfaction hits three-year low
Analysis: No LMI. No trail. No rate discounts. No good?
‘Bad loans are made in good times’, warns asset manager
Victoria hardest hit with stamp duty
Auswide ramps up customer focus with new recruit
ING Direct introduces lowest ever variable rate
Home loan demand continues to fall
Banks and brokers deemed ‘unethical’ in damning new report
Business outlook remains positive
Bad debts to rise for regional bank, says analyst
Unit construction activity rises, completions down
Pepper Money announces rate discounts
Low inflation paves way for rate cut
Interest rates set to fall to historic low
‘Tsunami of supply’ to hit housing markets
RBA makes cash rate call - Aug 2016
CBA cuts rates by 13 basis points
Second major bank slashes variable rates
Third major bank cuts rates
Melbourne sees largest decline is housing affordability
Land price pressure slows, turnover falls
Mortgage veteran to lead broker delegation to UK
Bouris cuts staff and announces major company restructure
Non-major inducted into Hall of Fame
Non-major bank receives fresh credit outlook
5 things to know when selling your mortgage business
Australian Unity changes gear on mortgage funds
Majority of investors ‘losing’ money
Major bank chief to retire
Mortgage managers announce merger
$1 million lost in tax scams
Cup Day rate cut likely, says AMP Capital
Bank bolsters distribution but margins under attack
Broking franchise enters real estate market
Bank boss defends rates after posting $5.2bn profit
Banks confident they can explain rate decisions
‘We are kidding ourselves,’ warns RBA governor
Younger generations face major money hurdles
LMI player flags rising mortgage delinquencies in mining towns
Banks hurting after opening doors to ‘anything and everything’
Heritage Bank appoints interim chief
Non-major slashes mortgage rates by half a per cent
Bank’s 27% loan impairment spike no worry for ratings agency
Regional bank prices $700m RMBS transaction
Bad debts and margin squeeze hurts major bank profit
Bank slashes rates by up to 30 basis points
Rubik appoints institutional sales head
DomaCom increases minimum raising ahead of IPO
BDO drops Insolvency from Recovery division
Bank gives brokers access to 4 million potential borrowers
RBA keeping Australian dollar on a tight leash
‘Intense mortgage competition’ to reduce bank margins
'Stable' outlook for Australia's AAA rating
Professional services firm hires ‘bank whisperer’
Challenger bank sees significant increase in net interest margin
Australian banks sued for monopolising trade
Unit developments ‘on verge of being mothballed’
Virgin Money doubles home loan rewards
Big four’s ‘easy days seem to be behind them’
AICC appoints new CEO
Non-major diversifies funding with FRN issue
Pepper sells $400m of home loans
Major bank announces investor loan changes
Real estate markets could get choppy, warns economist
Analysis: Are the big four’s ‘easy days’ really behind them?
Bank sizing up acquisition targets as industry consolidates
Monetary policy faces strategic review at Jackson Hole
Global player sees 77% surge in local mortgage settlements
Bright outlook for US real estate
Mortgage group profit drops 28%
Low rates no help as 70% of Aussies struggle to pay mortgages
Brokerage loan book pushes $50bn mark
Construction activity plummets over June quarter
Life insurance reforms hit adviser revenue
Rising house prices and debt threaten NZ banking system
Central bank policy poses risk to SMSFs, warns economist
Banks join online platform, bid for $120m in home loans
Customer-owned banking surpasses $100bn in assets
NSW apartments help drive 11% rise in approvals
‘We need to think about failure’ of banks, says APRA boss
Confidence falls in ‘eventful’ August
Latest acquisition boosts bank's loan book by 14%
Bouris bullish despite YBR's $9.5m loss
Non-major bank cuts rates
Bank in merger talks with credit union
2 in 3 Aussies don’t understand comparison rate
Record decline in value of investor mortgages outstanding
Rates to hold until 2017
Value of ‘switching’ loans hits $43bn
Australian economy faces ‘significant negative shocks’: report
RBA surprises experts with cash rate call
RBA makes cash rate announcement
Growing risk of housing downturn, warns asset manager
Mezzanine funder joins major banks on ‘de-risked’ Southbank deal
Brokers in $100m bidding war with banks
Heritage Bank bolsters executive team with key appointment
Melbourne Cup Day rate cut on the cards
ING Direct to refund $5.38m in super fees
South-east Asian crowdfunder eyes mortgage market
Bank boss talks royal commission and rate cuts
Avoka on growth path with local bank deals
Builders say apartment market is not booming
ASIC issues warning as bank refunds $20m in fees
Capital shortfall approaching GFC levels, warns economist
Low interest rates drive surge in fixed rate home loans
Bank boss on acquisition path
New RBA deputy governor appointed
Contagion risk still remains, says RBA
Turnaround time ‘as important as rate’
Government spending and housing drives Q2 GDP
Major bank refunds $9.2m to customers
New platform allows investors to buy part of a house
Digital mortgage service wins major bank's backing
Business conditions reach lowest level since January
Australia’s largest brokerage focuses on Qld
Apartment glut ‘theme park scary’
PLAN seeks new CEO
Capital city land prices rise in excess of home values
Vacancy rates set to blow out
Fed likely to raise funds rate in September
1 in 4 Aussies fear credit score will affect loan approval
Home loan arrears dip lower in July
Home ownership ‘in for a permanent change’
Consumer confidence dips despite last week’s gain
Credit union posts record net profit
Fintechs to ‘shrink’ role of banks
Mutual bank pre-tax profit surges by 6.46%
MyState issues $10m of subordinated notes
Vacancy rates drop, pushing rents up
30% of FHBs worry about paying their mortgage
Major bank prices $800m debt issue
RBA ‘not inflation nutters’, says new governor
BOQ appoints new non-executive director
Economy transitioning from mining construction “over-dependence”
Aussies feeling financial pinch prone to anxiety
Dwelling constructions rebound in wake of slowdown
US Fed’s decision to hold rates ‘both good and bad’
Australian population pushes past 24 million mark
NSW planning system has ‘long way to go’
Worsening arrears due to ‘high underemployment’
Banks’ failure to pass rate cut 'not unexpected'
RBA ‘shouldn’t just rely on low interest rates’ to assist economy
Major bank raises $1.7bn of capital
Mortgages reliant on dual-incomes present 'potential risk'
Bubble risk ‘eminent’ in Sydney
Non-major grows loan book to $8.7bn
Firstmac prices $600m RMBS issue
‘Little risk’ of oversupply for Sydney
Regional bank acquires $1.35bn portfolio
Dwelling resale losses increase nationally
FHBs struggle to buy in areas they want
'Brighter days' ahead for non-residential construction
Increasing house value can expose owners to “economic shocks”
Sydney house prices need to drop 25% for future affordability
Home sales make ‘partial recovery’ in August
RBA tipped to hold rates today
RBA makes cash rate call - 2016
RBA makes cash rate call - Oct 2016
RBA makes cash rate call - October 2016
Banks to implement customer advocate role
City dwelling values increase while rental yields decrease
Bank bill swap rate rigging to become criminal offence
Three-quarters of parents still pay for adult children
Capital city listings rise
Half of Aussie home owners experiencing ‘grief’ over mortgages
Big four made $67.9m by delaying August cash cuts
Consumer confidence remains ‘volatile’
Mutual bank and credit union to merge
Sydney home building reaches 16-year high
November rate cut ‘likely’
Pepper prices largest RMBS deal in a decade
State surplus could provide relief to FHBs
Virgin Money home loans boost challenger bank profits
November rate cut likely to be the last
Median selling prices ‘have not doubled’ over decade
Non-major bank names new director
Banks must deal with ‘prickly issues’ to avoid headline shame
Banking review pushes for tracker mortgages
One in five mortgages now under 4%
Bermuda-based fund manager to control mortgage supergroup
Leading building society rules out bank move
No ‘viable market opportunity’ for tracker mortgages
Foreign investor headwinds to have major impact on real estate
Record-low rates drive office yields to pre-GFC lows
Unit prices to tumble by 9%
Non-bank perplexed at ASIC offset warning
Banking industry calls for revised complaints framework
More borrowers opt for variable rates amid rate cut uncertainty
Public support for bank royal commission falls
Improved outlook to keep RBA ‘on sidelines’
FHOG boost little help for regional Queensland
Tracker mortgages ‘should not be mandated’
Suncorp Bank announces discounted home loan rates
House price crash 'unlikely', says chief economist
Aussie banking system ‘remains in good shape’
Brokerage chair attacks ‘cookie cutter’ proxy advisers
RMBS investors eye credit quality amid broker review
UBank founder named CEO of Australia’s newest bank
APRA to probe banker salaries
Mortgage ad targets digitally-savvy borrowers
'Unprecedented' mortgage discounting to come to an end
Foreign debt could haunt Australia: S&P Global
Mortgage arrears rise to highest level in years
Bank benefits from ‘avocado gate’
Bankers' CEO to step down
Banking group snaps up real estate portal
Non-bank captures investor market, doubles mortgage flow
ING: Research your neighbours before buying
APRA taps banks for more mortgage data
Residential land prices climb to ‘all-time high’
Banks taking 'positive steps' on reforms
Major bank makes key appointment
Bank educates borrowers amid ‘community angst’ over rates
Non-residential construction at 'very high levels'
Regional bank considers M&A deals in ‘challenging’ market
‘Messy’ CPI result could stay RBA’s hand
FIIG JV funding developers as banks avoid sector
Homes over $2m becoming the norm
Small banks still ‘hamstrung’ by mortgage risk weights, says CEO
Major bank to refund $105m in fees
Warning over 'profit destructive' home loan
Global player sees mortgage portfolio rise as profits drop
RBA likely to cut rates in 2017: AB
Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra house prices reach record levels
Major bank to sell $11bn loan portfolio
RBA tipped to ‘sit tight’ on rate today
MyState prices $300m in RMBS
S&P revises banks’ credit outlook to ‘negative’ amid housing risks
RBA makes cash rate announcement
Regional NSW and VIC house prices tick up
Mortgage group names new GM
RBA: ‘Inflation expected to pick up over the next two years’
Non-bank sees mortgage book rise 24%
Trump ‘bad news’ for Australia, warns economist
Apartment approvals fall 17.5%
Capital city dwelling values reach ‘new record highs’
Tim Brown leaves YBR and won’t be replaced
Major bank looking at tracker mortgages
Data groups join forces to track home loan LVRs
ANZ CIO steps down as bank names new tech boss
SMSFs warned on ‘off-the-plan nightmares'
Major bank committed to branch network as broker business falls
Auction markets continue strong run into November
Analysis: The financial services revolution
Westpac boss urges government to take advantage of low rates
Bank branches and call centres to go by 2030
Non-bank closes first CMBS deal
Record-breaking bank profits over: EY
Trump victory a lesson in brand power
Business conditions exhibiting ‘clear downward trend'
Non-bank integrates mortgage book following merger
Risk-averse banks holding fintech back: report
Smaller capitals to overtake Sydney and Melbourne
Mistrust of banks has become ‘entrenched’, says Turner
Banks warned against ‘rolling the dice’ as growth slows
Large capitals lose economic momentum
Bank business models under threat: EY
New banking platform signs first ADI client
Nearly two-thirds of Aussies worried about retirement funds
Rising debt fears could spell end of RBA rate cuts
Digital revolution ‘a strategic crisis’ for banks
Bank behaviour ‘disappointing’, says shadow minister
Non-bank prices $145m RMBS re-issue
Stamp duty costs prompt homeowners to renovate
ABA issues guideline for dealing with financial abuse
CBA exec to lead non-major bank
Subprime mortgages now 25% of RMBS market: RBA
New borrowers pose ‘highest risk’ to banks
Bank hikes variable home loan rates
Women lead digital banking revolution
Lack of growth to stifle bank returns
Bank takes 15% profit hit over cheaper rates
Super assets reach $2.1 trillion
S&P warns of 'significant risks' to bank credit quality
Construction slump could trigger spike in unemployment
Rates hikes and ‘significant power’ of majors under scrutiny
Bank reprices SVR mortgages
Government inquiry calls for banking tribunal
Banks admit to cartel conduct
Non-major bank to merge with credit union
Former YBR boss lands new role
Housing loan arrears surge 25% higher
Tribunal recommendation ‘a win for major banks’
Rate hikes on the horizon, says mortgage boss
AMP changes leadership team
Bank profits down 25%, impaired assets up 10%: APRA
OECD flags housing risks, tips rates to rise in 2017
Consumer confidence ticks up
ACCC looks to block banks from boycotting Apple
New home sales drop to two-year low
S&P reveals top credit risks for region in 2017
Non-major raises serviceability fears as rate hikes loom
LJ Hooker boss quashes IPO rumours
ABCC restored to ‘rid industry of toxic practices’
Dwelling approvals plunge in October
Loss of AAA rating bad news for borrowers
Major bank CEO confirms mortgage rates will rise out-of-cycle
‘I would be looking to exit the market’: Joye
Investor confidence decreases in November
Cash rate to hold today, rise in 2017: RateCity
Non-bank announces major acquisition
RBA makes cash rate call - Dec 2016
ASX to take over BBSW administration
RBA holds rates on ‘strengthened’ housing market
Latest round of rate hikes ‘a sign of what's to come’
Stamp duty debate ongoing
RBA could cut rates to offset mortgage repricing
Mutual boss ‘not interested’ in online mortgage platforms
Suncorp Bank lifts investor rates
Challenger bank hikes variable rates
Mortgage arrears up by 25%
Major bank loses $2 billion in investor loans
Staffing v Systemisation — getting the most out of your business
AMP Capital real estate funds raise over $1bn
Housing contraction contributing to GDP decline
S&P raises MyState Bank rating to BBB+
‘All the signs of a bubble are there’: Murray
Lowest level of first home buyers in 25 years
Rental yields hit record low in November
'Unsustainable' mortgage pricing drives bank to lift rates
Pressure mounting on bank assets: Moody’s
Banks must close the 'trust gap', says Westpac
‘RBA will cut again,’ says economist
Bank announces changes to fixed and variable mortgage rates
Apple Pay now available to FlexiGroup cards customers
Real estate boss slams NSW government's $4bn ‘revenue party’
Non-bank names new CEO
Regional bank changes fixed and variable rates
Weak GDP data hits consumer confidence
Non-mining economy ‘losing steam’ as business conditions fall
Bank to reprice investor home loans in 2017
Bank changes fixed and variable rates
Return to crisis-era spreads may lead to downgrades
Federal Court fines banks for cartel conduct
Major bank boss says market is ‘dominated by headwinds’
Turnbull pushes for Australian financial hub
RBA unlikely to follow the Fed by lifting rates
‘Possible for one of the big four banks to fail’: NAB
Home renovations set to bolster new home building
Board changes at RBA
Non-residential construction to buck mining slowdown
Non-bank mortgage arrears fall as big four delinquencies rise
Non-major pays $530K for breaching consumer credit laws
Victoria ‘fastest growing population’ in the country
Bank makes two senior executive appointments
8 market predictions for 2017
Asset trader makes ‘outrageous’ 2017 predictions
Access to open data ‘where the world is heading’
Apartment glut could be ‘short-lived’, says economist
Chinese market doesn’t sleep, says Ellis
New head of investments at Standard Life
Economy ‘weak but benign’ says CEO
House prices tipped to fall up to 25% in Sydney and Melbourne
Trump presidency not a big threat to Asia
ANZ sells stake in Chinese bank for $1.8bn
Major mortgage players embrace new distribution channels
Suncorp Bank hikes home loan and business rates
Banking loan portfolio reaches $1.51 trillion
Only 11% would sell home to fund retirement
Emotional Brexit rhetoric puts banks at risk
Majors' mortgage customers drag down satisfaction levels
ZipID partnerships push for ‘standard’ ID checks
New Chinese real estate marketplace offers international listings
QBE increases investor rates
Major bank gives $200 to 2017 babies
Apartments drive rebound in dwelling approvals
Young, affluent borrowers most exposed to rate rises
Job ads ‘fall sharply’ in December
Capital city home values rise
Non-bank boss warns of funding pressures
Consumer confidence reaches 15-week high
HSBC says housing construction boom is ‘near its peak’
Bank apologises for customer account glitch
Major bank tipped to offload $3bn of assets
REA Group makes $70m investment in India
Stamp duty ‘key barrier’ to affordability
Mortgages ‘not expensive relative to rent’, finds bank
OnDeck makes key appointment
Non-major names new head of retail banking
Big four bank changes fixed rate home loans
US banks face underwriting challenge
Ratings agency pays $1.1bn in GFC settlement
High household debt changes bank outlook to ‘negative’
2017 will be better than you think: Deloitte
Serviceability no longer a point of difference, says non-major
Non-major cuts mortgage rates
Remuneration report exposes ‘inconvenient truth’
‘Out of hand’ investors could trigger RBA hike
Brisbane apartments heading for oversupply
DocuSign names new CEO
Mainland Chinese buyer demand ‘stronger than ever’
Govt urged to tackle banking ‘oligopoly’
HIA welcomes government focus on housing
Banks ‘committed’ to improving customer trust
Trump inauguration marks 'whole new world'
Major bank reveals remuneration changes
Warning over off-the-plan deposits
Australian bank oligopoly ‘alive and well’
Banks and tech players in digital mortgage race
Stamp duty review ‘necessary immediately’: REINSW
Major bank makes dramatic change to housing outlook
Inflation plummets to 20-year low
Melbourne median breaks $750k mark
Sydney mortgage broker permanently banned
High mortgage exposure pushes up banking risk
Banks commit to further industry reforms
Post-Christmas debt tipped to hit $397m
$1.6bn worth of apartments deferred in Q4 2016
Australia’s housing markets ‘severely unaffordable’
Mortgage default not yet a ‘big issue’, says economist
Bouris delivers $40bn book following restructure
Mining slowdown sparks negative equity risk
Major banks to face parliamentary scrutiny over pricing
Bank refunds $4.9m for overcharging interest on home loans
Mortgage exec joins Australia’s newest bank
Rebound in business conditions unlikely to be sustained
Major bank appoints chief data officer
Tasmania’s economy reaching new highs
RBA makes cash rate call - Feb 2017
Surprise RBA move on rates
HIA names new deputy MD
Banking association calls for new compensation scheme
Global economy ‘on a knife edge’
‘Booming house prices’ contributing to Millennial pessimism
RBA tipped to emphasise ongoing low inflation
Opportunity for rate cut remains, says ME
LMI giant rethinks business model as profits plummet
Former major bank home loan manager jailed
Failed projects fuel apartment undersupply fears
‘Sharp competition’ pressuring mortgage profitability
Aussies losing $8.3bn in savings every year
Melbourne properties selling fastest of any capital city
Non-major bank lifts rates
Household debt could lead to economic ‘catastrophe’
Housing body calls for proposed changes to be ‘expedited’
Industry body calls out ‘failed’ housing agreement
Business conditions jump in January
90% of Aussies see ‘Great Australian Dream’ as unachievable
Land lot prices rise to record high
Consumer confidence falls for second week straight
Housing market ‘not all about owning home’, says RBA
Former QLD premier appointed ABA CEO
Equity release company partners with credit union
Auction volumes surpass 2,000 for first time in 2017
‘Strong negative turn’ in investor sentiment could correct market
Ratio of household debt to income ‘at record high’
Nationals MP calls for deposit-free home buying
Helping older Australians could unlock housing supply
Construction falls for second quarter in a row
Listed brokerage settles record number of loans
SuiteBox breakthrough to speed up deal flow
Mortgage demand in NSW and Victoria at ‘historic high’
Global player sees 36% surge in local mortgages
Loan arrears in December up by a fifth
2017 will be ‘watershed’ year for blockchain
Major bank makes strategic appointment
Mike Baird joins big four bank
Non-major sees drop in loan approvals
Major bank releases largest Australian green bond
RBA: ‘We do not expect inflation to fall further’
‘Worrying hotspots’ in bank books, warns analyst
GDP rebounds strongly in Q4
Challenger bank calls for credit card reforms
Dwelling approvals exceed market expectations
OECD housing alarm ‘nothing new’, says economist
Auction clearance rates slip
NSW must trump Victoria on housing reform: Cunningham
RBA announces cash rate decision
FHB numbers increase in December quarter
Banks tipped to ‘benefit massively’ from open data
Rental listings climb higher
‘Historic boom will mean a historic reversal’, says BIS
Genworth loses another major contract
Business 101 — you're only as good as your last performance
Mortgage demand unwavering
Home loan settlements surge 54% for challenger bank
Industry body welcomes residential zone changes
Mortgage delinquencies on the rise: Moody’s
Heritage Bank appoints COO
Banks can withstand a housing downturn: RBA
Investors to be smashed by mortgage repricing
Online mortgage marketplace offers insurance rebate
Aussie borrowers ‘will not be unscathed’ by US Fed’s rate hike
ASX-listed banking group directors step down
ING ‘fifth largest retail bank in mortgages’
Home ownership ‘beyond reach of a whole generation’
‘Widespread failure’ on adviser reference checks
Investor activity making a market comeback
More than a third of mortgagors worry about job security
‘Disgraceful’: ASIC boss slams mortgage market
Shergold to retire from AMP board
‘Negative’ Genworth outlook could impact RMBS ratings
Mortgage rate hikes could force RBA’s hand
Regional bank’s $782m RMBS rated ‘highest quality’ by Moody’s
Home loan arrears climb 19% year-on-year
Consumer confidence falls for third week straight
Bank chief confirms ‘channel of choice’ for home loans
Non-major follows big four with variable rate hike
Home renovations set to boom
Commonwealth Bank names new group CFO
Count Financial wins case over negligent advice
Pepper breaks record with $900 RMBS transaction
Chinese buyers to cushion housing correction: Credit Suisse
A quarter of Australians worry about money daily
Financial services exec joins FSC board
AMP increases P&I and interest-only rates
Challenger bank increases investor rates by 0.25 per cent
Major bank offers assistance package to Cyclone Debbie customers
RBA: Funding costs ‘little changed’ since mid-2016
‘Hard times ahead’ for home loan borrowers
Challenger bank increases investor home loan rates
Credit union awarded 5-star home loan rating
Bank profits down 6% in ‘intensely competitive market’
ABA supports ‘significant changes’ suggested by banking review
CPI tipped to lift to 2%
Prudential policy ‘greatest concern’ for mortgage market
RBA tipped to hold rates today - April 2017
RBA makes cash rate call - April 2017
Shock RBA move on rates
Surprise RBA decision on rates
Non-major increases rates on investment loans
Major bank to improve security with voice biometrics
IO crackdown may have “bigger impact on owner-occupiers”
Half of mortgagors fear financial stress through illness
New building approvals hit six-month high: HIA
APRA sets firm eye on bank capital standards
Home loan arrears rise in all states
Stamp duty reform ‘well overdue’
Rate rises would make 34% of FHBs less likely to buy
CoreLogic appoints new state director
Bank highlights housing affordability in new video series
Demand for home loans dips in February
‘Trump effect’ causing Chinese buyers to eye Australia
Affordable housing touted as new asset class
Challenger bank giveaway promotes financial literacy
Non-bank prices $1bn RMBS transaction
High household debt could ‘amplify’ impact of housing downturn
Underlying economy healthy despite volatile business conditions: NAB
Consumer confidence makes solid recovery
Investors could generate risks to future health of economy
Banks recognise benefit of ‘open data’
NSW apartment construction continues to surge
Household debt vulnerabilities ‘increasing’: RBA
Former developer arrested and charged
Housing markets warrant ‘careful monitoring’: RBA
Banks defend ‘soft dollar’ and volume-based incentives
Rate hikes don’t dampen housing optimism
Interest-only mortgage glut sparks default risk
Major bank lifts fixed interest rates
Home loans in arrears fall unexpectedly
National median house price reaches new record high
RBA still anxious about housing credit
ANZ breaks rank on banking reform
ANZ to sell Vietnamese retail banking arm
Funding pressures not to blame for rate hikes, says RBA
Inflation reaches highest rate since 2014
Labor vows to stop SMSF borrowing
Housing market peaked but not set to ‘crash’
Short supply drives hike in land prices
Sandstone names new CEO
Brokers help drive record originations for Pepper
Tyro Payments co-founder to depart
Banks announce home loan rate changes
APRA’s ‘blunt instrument’ a win for major banks
Big four agree to scrap non-monetary covenants for SMEs
RBA expected to leave rates on hold
Conditions slow in nation’s hottest housing markets
RBA makes cash rate call - May 2017
One in five Aussies expect to retire with a mortgage
Major bank sees cash profit soar by 23%
Mortgage stress showing ‘worrying parallels’ to GFC
PIPA urges government to adopt ‘sensible’ measures
Budget tipped to address ‘fairness’ in housing
Wrong housing policies could ‘exacerbate’ stability concerns
Major bank sees mortgages portfolio reach $320bn
Debt binge has left Australians exposed to future shocks: RBA
Majority believe ‘affordable’ houses cost under $600,000
RBA continues to ‘monitor risks’ to household balance sheets
Non-bank boss ‘confused’ by ASIC broker comments
Half of FHBs don’t think super would help secure home
Auction rates reveal a ‘softening trend’
Economy to face challenges as housing boom ‘unwinds’
Major bank chief predicts inner-city housing downturn
Residential building approvals post sharp decline
Foreign firms could 'colonise' Australian banking
Housing affordability measures announced in budget
New measures seek to improve banking competition
Analysis: The missing piece in Australian housing
Regional Queensland rental market shows ‘promising signs’
Government has ‘no intention’ of reducing foreign investment
Budget's bank accountability measures ‘a positive step’
Housing risks not addressed in budget: Moody’s
Bank’s mortgage book grows 5% in three months
Non-banks ‘shouldn't be wary’ of APRA's new powers
APRA’s new powers would make RMBS ‘credit positive’
‘Disastrous consequences’ could flow from bank tax, says ABA
Chinese money ‘a godsend’ to Australia
Big four look to stall levy, warn over funding costs
Government responds to big four bank review
RBA warns of Brisbane apartment glut
Major bank embarks on ‘large-scale tech transformation’
9 in 10 parents worry about housing affordability
Bank decreases interest rate on home loan
ABA: Bank tax policy process gone from ‘bad to worse’
More housing supply not driving down prices, says AHURI
S&P affirms AAA but ‘negative watch’ to stay
Global bank’s broker play informed by overseas markets
Law firm considers impact of banking executive regime
Job loss poses severe threat to mortgage holders
Major bank says new levy will cost $370m a year
‘Increased risk of a sharp correction’: S&P
Non-banks see biggest improvement in arrears
AMP names new director
Bank boss cites APRA curbs amid sluggish growth
Major bank levy rate ‘could be lifted’: Deutsche Bank
Headwinds increasing for third-party channel: Morningstar
Economists flag IO mortgage risks amid ‘sub-prime’ fears
Non-major CEO slams S&P downgrade
Treasury ‘watching the housing market closely’
APRA controls on non-banks could trigger ‘credit crunch’
Housing construction posts ‘significant fall’
Moody’s downgrades China’s credit rating
Sydney and Melbourne ‘have peaked’: AMP Capital
Govt accused of copying UK banking ‘playbook’
Treasury sounds alarm on ‘risky’ housing market
ACCC could steer borrowers away from the big four
Report calls for land tax to replace stamp duty
APRA boss clarifies position on house prices, budget measures
Bankers chest-beating over levy changes
NSW government announces housing reforms
Sentiment turns, investors exit as housing comes off the boil
Most affordable suburbs in Australia revealed
Recession likely in the coming years: Pimco
Regional markets showing ‘substantial’ LVR variability
FHB reforms could be ‘self-defeating’ if prices surge
Heritage boss reveals digital transformation plans
Analyst raises concerns over $52bn in reclassified loans
Bank cuts loan processing times by 99%
RBA announces cash rate decision
Mortgage refinancing to become paperless
FHBs need to save for 40 years for deposit: UBS
Former third-party boss to join Genworth
Delinquency rates on the rise in 2017
Credit giant to replace Australian MD
BOQ has ‘fixed’ its broker problems: Morningstar
Channel conflict: have your say
Housing has become ‘largest risk’ to Australia: OECD
UBS flags reverse mortgage risk as market turns
NSW government accused of funnelling FHBs into apartments
‘We are in the midst of a crisis,’ says Percy
Teachers Mutual lifts variable rates
Australia headed down UK path, says Weston
Banks announce new reference-checking rules
‘Upbeat’ business sector contrasts with ‘disheartened’ household sector
Developers to receive funding for ‘unsold apartments’
Aussies more interested in mobile phones than mortgages
Major banks warn of higher prices
Housing sentiment hits record low: CoreLogic
The gig economy and the finance industry – friends or foes?
Rental market could tarnish Australian dream: Deloitte
RBA bullish on economy despite housing and debt risks
Cash rate cut more likely than a hike
AMP hits investors with 35-point hike, cuts LVR to 50%
Brokers help Firstmac hit $8bn milestone
ING DIRECT appoints new APAC chief economist
Latest rate hike 'not in response to bank levy'
Big four downgraded over housing risks
Aussies paying $9 a week in bank fees
ASIC and AFP investigating bank levy leak
APRA curbs will drive apartment oversupply: BIS
Big bank oligopoly ‘pricing power’ will prevail
Bank cuts investor LVRs to 50%, hikes rates
New CFO appointed at Latitude Financial Services
RBA downplays bank levy impact
Rates hikes driving home loans arrears: S&P
Super fees likely to decline
Bankers slam SA government’s ‘outrageous cash grab’
‘Tax man’ to offset investor rate hikes
SA bank levy could open the floodgates: UBS
Banks, ACCC slammed over rate hikes
Fresh warnings over rising debt levels
REA boss explains mortgage strategy
Major bank exec joins APRA
Fall in home-ownership not surprising, says CoreLogic
RBA hikes could push mortgage rates to 7 per cent
Paying off mortgage the ultimate financial goal for Aussies
Indigenous home ownership rates improving but still low: Census
Major mortgage groups under pressure
FHB tax breaks could become redundant
UBS chief economist Scott Haslem resigns
PwC partner to become new CUA chair
Bank hikes rates by 80 points following ‘competitor movements’
RBA announces official cash rate call
Banks grow books by $9.2bn
Sedgwick missed bank culture issues, Senate hears
ING lifts IO rates by 35 points
‘Wealthy minority’: offset mortgages balance debt boom
Housing approvals down by nearly 20 per cent
Customer-owned banking sector at a disadvantage: COBA
Banks know ‘no one likes them’: economist
Chinese investment flows ‘decrease markedly’
Nine in 10 resales gained profit in Q1 2017
2016 Census state-by-state breakdown of mortgages
Auswide increases rates for investment loans
Bank busted for ownership non-disclosure
Australian housing market at ‘turning point’: HSBC
LMI player ‘at the frontline’ of rising delinquencies
Artificial intelligence could help customers reach home ownership goal
MSA National hits digital transformation milestone
Medium-density housing on the rise
HashChing partners with e-conveyancer to remove settlement ‘pain’
US recession ‘likely’ in a few years: Pimco
Advantedge lifts variable rates
APRA to have ‘stronger powers’ over bankers
Nearly a fifth of people turned down for a loan
Travel expenses for investors no longer deductible
SuiteBox appoints chief revenue officer
Non-banks to march to the beat of APRA’s drum
Capital city dwelling values grow for nearly 20 years straight
End of NSW’s housing ‘reign’ is ‘within sight’
‘Strong trend’: Equifax mortgage data signals market correction
Ageing demographic presents opportunity for brokers
Rate hikes to follow APRA’s latest move
Pepper to acquire Portuguese bank
Get ready for eight rate hikes, says bank
Value of mortgages in arrears falls by $30m
RBA warns of mortgage competition risks
Bankwest to lift rates for existing borrowers
Turnbull warns on rate hikes, debt risks
Government consults on draft housing affordability package
China cracks down on overseas investments
1 in 10 Australians puts tax rebates towards mortgages
Foreign apartment investment to plummet as construction winds down
Attempts to curb investment futile as China’s GDP swells
Major bank raises investor rates by 31 basis points
Investors increasingly buying older properties
Perth market entering its recovery period
Mortgagors increasingly worried over rates and repayments, bank finds
ANZ wins FHB Canstar Bank of the Year
RBA announces official cash rate call - 2017
RBA stuns industry with rate call
RBA leaves industry reeling with cash rate call
‘Culmination’ of factors sees Australian housing market ‘lose steam’
Banks initiate CCI overhaul following ASIC audit
Bank casts doubt over borrowers 'reclassifying' mortgages
Foreign banks could fall under bank levy, warns APRA
Mutuals lift IO rates by up to 50 bps
Sydney mortgages require ‘two standard incomes’: HIA
Home ownership rate among young Aussies falls by 10%
$1.3b of loans reclassified as housing credit grows 6.6%
Mortgage insurer's profits drop by 35% as delinquencies rise
Fixed rate demand at ‘highest levels in three years’
KordaMentha blasts ‘primitive’ response to housing affordability
RBA sees ‘favourable’ situation for the major banks
‘Orderly unwinding’ in housing market likely: S&P
NSW housing need set to grow ‘substantially’ by 2025
RBA flags issue with non-major turnaround times
Entry requirements for broking ‘too low’
Pepper to be snapped up for $675m
COBA chief steps down
AMP mortgage book up by 18% to $18.2bn
Pepper to consolidate rather than invest
Markets reacted ‘incorrectly’ to 3.5% rate talk, says Lowe
‘Best’ brokerages open to varied skill sets and experience: recruiter
Frank Ganis joins major brokerage
CBA to refund $10m for mis-selling CCI
Ownership of distribution channels a ‘significant advantage’
Narev’s departure ‘part of an orderly process’
ANZ confirms home loan strategy, channel preference
'Marginal’ borrower activity critical to financial stability: RBA
Medium-density approvals see sharpest fall in four years
The hottest spots for under 30s across Australia
Banks warn against price-driven online mortgage platforms
74% think ‘rentvesting’ is a good strategy
CUA partners with international banking innovator
Mutual cuts rates by up to 31bps
Joust defends rate focus and ‘non-advice’ mortgage model
How to fast-track your broking business: Tips from a leading management coach
Housing stock under $400,000 falls to 31% in 10 years
Sydney market ‘starting to decline’, Melbourne peaking
Bank behaviour warrants royal commission: Ripoll
Customers, brokers question bank ethics and culture
Banks, brokers accused of 'aggressive' tactics to win clients
IO flow plunges by 8% at major bank
High Court challenge on the cards if SA bank levy passed
Vast majority of working-age Aussies worry about money
Big banks wary of BEAR
Non-major sees renovation applications nearly double
Low housing turnover signalling ‘warning bells’ for housing industry
Affordability issues have borrowers turning to mum and dad
Arrears fall nationwide in June
‘More work to be done’ in improving trust: ABA
Interest-only loans proving less popular
Sydney market at end of cycle, says McGrath
Homeloans expands IO offering
Limited supply, increased demand threaten 'Great Australian Dream'
Bank executives could be subject to clawbacks
McGrath says Sydney won’t be subject to 40% correction
Apartment approvals nosedive by nearly 30%
Banking sector not a 'free market nirvana': Treasurer
National housing conditions hold steady despite Sydney's slowdown
Banks need to work on public image, say experts
Australia's most popular retirement neighbourhoods
Economic shocks ‘will occur’: RBA
RBA announces cash rate call
Shock and awe: RBA makes the call
RBA shocks industry with cash rate call
Little movement in home values nationwide, latest data finds
Supply-demand mismatch ‘remains acute’
RBA eyes 3% growth amid ‘troughed’ inflation
FHBs come out to play despite affordability downturn
‘Now is not the time for punitive charges’: HIA
Housing affordability package laid in Parliament
Securitiser assets grow to $3.7bn: ABS
Nearly a third of FHBs needs leg-up from parents
Average FHB loan jumps by $4K in one month
Business financing shackled by 'power and control' of banks
BEAR is ‘absolutely the right thing to do’
Foreign buyers slugged in WA budget
RBA: FHBs ‘crowded out of the market by higher housing prices’
Aussie banks hold $500bn in ‘liar loans’: UBS
‘Major flaw’ with mortgage comparison rates, says CEO
IO caps still being ‘nutted out’, says CEO
Nearly one-third of Aussies prefer fixed rates
APRA taken to task over banks’ back book repricing
Pepper names new CEO
Morningstar rejects ‘doomsday’ UBS report
Profits surge as settlements rise by 36% for non-major
DomaCom pushes into retirement space
‘Latent risks’ in housing market trigger Genworth downgrade
‘Melbourne has stolen Chinese buyers’: Juwai
Recession unlikely but vulnerabilities exist
Banking competition 'eroded' underwriting standards: APRA
ANZ finds buyer for China bank stake
CUA ‘impacted by extremely competitive market’
Bitcoin headed for a 'spectacular collapse'
Small shock could trigger ‘serious correction’, warns RBA
ABA backs radical changes to banking
Market competition: A primary hurdle for growth
Sydney SMSF spruiker cops permanent ban
Debt control: too little, too late?
Big four scrap ATM fees
RateSetter completes $10.5m capital raising
Equifax Australia ‘not compromised’ by security breach
Regional bank follows majors in scrapping ATM fees
Banks condemn 7-day BEAR consultation
Pepper receives updated proposal from KKR Credit
Potential for sharp corrections has 'spiked': S&P
Australia fast becoming a leader in alternative funding
Bullish investors 'unsure' of P&I, refinancing challenges
Bank CEO steps down
McGrath plots market recovery with social media
Banks are facing an 'iceberg' of issues, says former exec
Report: Chinese, US banks more trusted than ours
10 years on: Which areas doubled their purchase price?
MyState announces board changes
New measures aim to protect Indigenous Australians from scams
Loan management platform ‘empowers bank of mum and dad’
AusSuper sells down ME Bank stake
RBA makes cash rate decision
Increasing number of loans being reclassified
iSelect doubles down on Asian market
Securitised student loans performing ‘quite well’
Mortgage schemes class order remade
Australian households ‘too big to fail’: Morningstar
IMF ‘surprised’ by post-GFC debt appetite
Ensurance board shake-up amid expansion plans
Financial dispute numbers reach new record high
Where are Australia’s ‘hottest’ rentvestor suburbs?
Dwelling approvals and sales up for August, but still low
'No such thing as the Australian housing market', says CBA
Banks need a ‘better cost structure’: Narev
Major bank to roll out CCR next year
Open banking leaves clients vulnerable
Billionaires bet big on digital mortgage players
'Australia will almost certainly have a recession': HSBC
Major bank CEO defends ‘judgement’ to reprice half the book
Sydney prices fall for first time in 3 years
BOQ doubles mortgage settlements in second half
Sharp increase in mortgage holders with no equity
AFCA a ‘game-changer’, says O’Dwyer
ABA names new chair
RBA to begin ‘top-down’ stress testing
Australian housing market is ‘frothy’
‘This is a real risk’: Morrison on mortgages
Former Prime Minister joins major bank
New National Financial Literacy Strategy revealed
MyState receives first Moody’s rating
Government introduces BEAR legislation
Job market tightens as unemployment falls
Clouds clearing around Australian economy: Deloitte
Non-bank lobs $25m takeover bid for ADI
Housing risks won’t undermine the banks: Moody’s
Major bank to settle rate-rigging case with ASIC
Real estate winners and losers: 2020 forecast
Aussies double dipping with multiple mortgage applications
1 in 3 banking jobs to disappear by 2040: Skinner
Banks have ‘lost the social right to make money’
Pepper prices $600m mortgage bond
Federal government ‘pretty much broke’: Evans
RBA: $1.4bn in home loan switching over September
Treasurer wants more digital banks and ‘cheaper loans’
Non-major forced to ‘slam the brakes’ on investors
Government announces mandatory credit regime
Sydney joins Perth, Darwin as prices continue to fall
Ban on foreign buyers could lure Aussie investors to NZ
Human-level AI is ‘decades away’, says futurist
Genworth CEO optimistic despite profit plummeting by 34%
Sydney boom could be over: Shane Oliver
Rising rates fail to boost major bank margins
RBA holds cash rate at record low
RBA drops cash rate to new record low
RBA shocks industry with rate rise
Housing slowdown contributed to shortfall: McGrath
RBA rate hike could cause 'house price falls': UBS
Former AMP Bank boss to lead mutual lobby group
Turnbull government backs mutual bank reforms
Bank CEO confident about Turnbull’s banking reforms
Mortgage demand tumbles as market turns
Mortgage player joins Financial Services and Credit Panel
Millions to be refunded following Citibank error
‘Fully fledged recession’ needed to shake up government
LLC recruits another Pepper exec
Aussie home buyers are racing against the clock
Mortgage players land awards for service
Sydney prices ‘must plateau, or even subside’: Bernard Salt
Pepper shareholders approve takeover deal
Bank highlights LGBTQI financial discrimination
SA scraps controversial bank tax plans
Fall in investor demand correlates with drop in value growth
RESIMAC prices NZ$250m RMBS
Recession is not the answer and will lead to ‘destruction’: RBA
Disqualified bankers to be listed on ‘register’
80% of buyers fed up with out-of-date mortgages
Average Aussie home size hits 20-year low
Gender pay gap in financial services closing
RBA: Australian banks could ‘survive a deep recession’
Housing market is ‘oversupplied’: ANU
‘There is no banking inquiry bill’, says Leader of the House
APRA is ‘uncomfortable’ about supervising non-banks
AMP introduces additional expense requirements
RBA has no target for house prices, says Lowe
Customers ‘misled’ on home building insurance
Benchmark goes into liquidation
‘Broken record’: Top economist slams crash calls
Home sizes smallest in 20 years
New player to become ‘fifth major bank’
Customers happier with digital banking experience
Recession could come by 2020, predicts Switzer
Australian housing ‘frenzy’ is over: Bloomberg
People with disabilities vulnerable to financial abuse
Analysis: Firstmac, Finsure and the penny stock from Kalgoorlie
AMP back in the investor, SMSF refi game with new offers
Bank names new chairman
OECD tips rate hike and housing correction
Housing imbalances still exposing banks to risk: S&P
Government agrees to hold royal commission into banks
RedZed prices $250m specialist mortgage bond
Aussies pin financial hopes to future house price
‘No evidence’ of housing oversupply: HIA
Heritage Bank appoints new CFO
Banking royal commission could force S&P revision
Youi pays $164,000 for poor insurance sales practices
PIPA announces changes to leadership team
Banks ‘need to win back community trust’
Sydney dwelling values drop by 0.7 per cent
RBA surprises industry with cash rate change
RBA reveals cash rate decision - Dec 2017
Cash rate hits new record low
Finsure merger a ‘dilutive proposal’ for shareholders
Demand for new houses to fall: BIS
Borrowers undeterred by higher deposits
ASX to introduce blockchain software
New reforms see ACCC target major bank mortgages
APRA appoints former banking exec to new role
‘Significant concern’ that banks misled mortgage customers
Housing slowdown will continue: HSBC
S&P reveals global credit outlook for 2018
Most Aussies believe they’re good with money
LMI giant appoints JP Morgan as custodian
Major bank refunds millions to interest-only customers
Centrepoint Alliance names new CEO
Banks being used as ‘political pawn’, says CEO
UBS says mortgage downturn will be worse than expected
Major bank sells stake in foreign ADI
LIXI announces leadership team reshuffle
New York giant enters Aussie mortgage market
Home loan arrears continue to decline
Bank appoints new CEO - 2017
New $1bn fund aims to help ‘unlock new housing supply’
Half of bitcoin transactions used to buy drugs, weapons
Reserve Bank highlights slowdown in housing credit
ANZ pledges to restore confidence in banks
Banks agree to new code of practice
Analysis: Americans are betting big on Australian mortgages
S&P downgrades bank’s outlook
Heritage Bank tops Australia for customer satisfaction
Bank receives first Fitch rating
Investor confidence falls further in December
Sydney drags down national home values
The rising cost of mortgages
RBA to lift rates by mid-year: HSBC
‘Trump effect’ could prompt rate rise, says analyst
Fresh calls for low-deposit home loans
Federal government urged to expand FHB tax break
Government must reduce upfront housing costs, says industry body
Mortgage market has ‘never been so confusing’
Hobart to be new housing hotspot for 2018
Market downturn kicks off 2018
Government denies it ‘lied’ about ALP housing policy impacts
Mortgage stress to impact retail share prices, warns AMP
Goldfields provides update on Finsure merger
Aussies accumulated $29bn worth of Christmas debt
Building approvals jump by 11.7% in November
Government is ‘consciously putting the interest of investors’ over FHBs
Online platforms ‘better positioned’ for distribution than banks
Half of Aussies prepared to miss out on dream location
NSW government slammed for policy inaction on housing affordability
Consumer confidence hits four-year high
Victorian mortgage size increase surpasses NSW
‘No silver bullet’ for housing affordability, says government
Goldfields and Finsure sign merger documentation
Mortgage redraws leave borrowers ‘worse off’: RateCity
Government consults on housing affordability plan
Consumers warned of Afterpay danger
Aussie home buyers afraid of auctions
US players to ‘exploit’ gaps in Aussie mortgage market
Stamp duty ‘compounding’ housing affordability concerns
FHB activity surges in NSW and Victoria
Banks missing $250bn emerging market opportunity: EY
Mortgage market conditions to reduce bank profitability: Fitch Ratings
Community trust in banks beginning to recover
‘Housing bubble beginning to deflate’: UBS
Global growth to buoy Aussie economy
Banking reform agenda moves to implementation stage
Fresh fears as Chinese buyer demand ‘hits the wall’
House building in 2018 may be ‘stronger than many analysts expect’
Sydney vacancy rates steady amid market instability
Stamp duty must be eradicated, says senior economist
Aussies more efficient with credit cards, causing debt to drop
Millennials to eclipse Baby Boomer real estate spending
‘No affordable housing markets in Australia’, report finds
NSW government urged to make progress on housing affordability
Mortgage arrears fall in November
Fresh fears over bank leverage and risk-taking
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Report finds negative gearing is not driving up prices
Government announces new financial literacy board appointees
Financial industry slammed for outdated risk management
Consumer confidence bounces back
Aussies face credit card bill totalling almost $30bn
Major bank CEO divulges ‘significant failures’
Confidence rises as business conditions linger ‘well above average’
Sydney prices to fall by up to 10% this year
Economic indicators pointing to a rate hold
Cyber risks the biggest threat to banks: Westpac
Dwelling approvals drop in December
Parents ‘strongly discouraged’ from going guarantor
Global player to ‘fill the void’ in local mortgage market
NSW and Victoria spur fall in housing market confidence
Industry unanimous in RBA cash rate prediction
RBA rate cut would be a good move, says economist
RBA drops cash rate to new low
RBA announces cash rate decision
RBA shocks with rate rise
NSW housing supply lagging behind
Non-banks growing ‘80% faster than system’: CBA
Mortgage curbs earn banks $500m annuity from taxpayers
Genworth looks offshore as profits plummet by 27%
Excessive premiums costing borrowers thousands: PC
Opinion: PC report relies on shoddy UBS research
Rate hike not on the cards any time soon: RBA
Investors abandoning mortgage market
Bank looks to grow investor and IO loans
Open banking to ‘revolutionise’ the industry
NPP set to ‘transform’ banking
Non-major announces new executive appointments
Top economist says rising wealth has offset record debt
Banks have ‘lost touch’ with the community: ANZ
Government to establish housing affordability body
New financial complaints body formed
‘Meaningless’: PC report slams comparison rates and SVRs
RBA keen to see household debt moderate for ‘run of years’
ANZ finalises sale of subsidiaries to foreign banks
Royal commission ‘opens the banks up to class actions’: UBS
Major bank rolls out CCR for customers
82% of Aussies unaware of their mortgage rate
FHBs urged to ‘wait on the sidelines’
Government urged to create a body to investigate financial abuse
RBA flags potential ‘financial stress’ threat for next five years
ACCC to release mortgage report and investigate PC findings
Parliamentary committee to grill major banks
‘Crazy’: Mortgage rates to hit 7.1% in four years
Five largest banks pay $51.4m in compensation
Crowdfunded neobank receives credit licence
IMF’s 7.1% rate forecast ‘not impossible’
Non-bank posts strong growth following merger
Major bank to dispute rate-rigging allegations
Government urges states to extend financial literacy program
1 in 3 ‘likely to struggle’ with mortgage payments
Fresh warnings issued over mortgage stress
Advocacy group calls for LMI to be abolished
Government appoints AFCA chair
Banks struggling with dated IT systems
APRA curbs cost major credit union mortgage customers
Sydney’s home value slide continues
Mortgage arrears rise for the first time in 4 months
Major banks announce rate changes
RBA unveils interest rate decision
Non-bank cuts rates by up to 105bps
Brokers urged to close deals with A+ credit-rated deposit bonds
CCR reforms must not be discriminatory, says ABA
CoreLogic announces key appointment
Major bank to raise $750m with new hybrid
Firstmac completes $600m RMBS issue
Average credit card debt now around $4,200
Securitiser assets up by $7.3bn in December quarter
Real estate listings decline across the nation
Analysis: Inside the lucrative mortgage referral program
Mutual banks’ assets continue to rise
ACCC releases mortgage pricing report
iSelect appoints industry veteran Nadine Lennie as new CFO
Firstmac introduces lower interest rate for green cars
Aussies struggling to grasp mortgage jargon
Direct channel mortgage customers more satisfied: Survey
‘Excessive’ banker salaries under scrutiny
‘Lack of professionalism throughout the sector’
Non-major hikes rates by up to 25bps
Sydney price slump driven by investor slowdown: ABS
Home loan arrears spike in January
Xinja outlines challenges with mortgage play
Listings numbers contract as home values continue to slide
Major bank appoints new GM for Asia Pacific
More properties selling for over $1m
RBA supports ‘crucial’ duty of care obligations for brokers
Pepper prices first $1bn RMBS
Analysis: Can ANZ revolutionise banking?
AMP announces resignation of CEO
Major bank shakes up executive team
Bank tightening could result in ‘credit crunch’
Reckon Loans passes $10m milestone
UBank sees uplift in completed loan applications through AI
ABA warns of data security integrity for open banking
ABA to require banks to sign new code of practice
Queensland drags down new home sales
Open data will give mortgagors more power: uno
Data sharing to transform expense verification
Major bank cracks down on living expenses
ING reports 18% profit boost as loans rise
Xinja raises $2m via equity crowdfunding platform
Brokers flock to new e-lodgement platform
Banks in a ‘war’ for tech talent
CCR legislation introduced into Australian Parliament
Government hikes market manipulation penalties for financial sector
Australia set for cash rate record
Regional banks issue warning to PC
RBA hikes cash rate - 2018
RBA drops cash rate to record low
RBA announces cash rate decision
Student loan marketplace to branch out into mortgages
Big banks expand owner-occupied loan book
Heritage Bank appoints permanent general counsel
‘Room for improvement’ in remuneration frameworks
Greens propose ‘People’s Bank’ for low interest loans
Household debt levels reach new record high
Regional markets buck downward trend
‘Synchronised’ bank behaviour thwarting competition: ACCC
Government consults on BEAR regime
CML Group expands funding facility to $120m
Financial ‘freedom’ equals $1m in NSW
Expanded grant program aims to help address homelessness
Report reveals ‘undersupply’ of affordable homes in NSW
Home buyers make snap purchase decisions, study finds
Major bank denies link between job losses and fraud
Apartments continue to dominate new construction projects
Australia needs 215,000 more homes on current trajectory
Household debt risks ‘no longer building’: RBA
Non-majors gaining ground on big banks
Banking sector experiencing ‘triple whammy’ of change
Mortgage delinquencies set to rise: Moody’s
Small business loan ABS trust first to be assigned rating
Aussies blowing the budget to buy a home
Draft legislation aims to reduce barriers to new banks
Brisbane unit market ‘a buyer’s market’
Heritage Bank’s third-party visionary to retire
Banks urged to put ‘stronger focus’ on customers
Auction clearance rates fall by 10.2%
Mortgage trusts’ FUM ‘nearly doubled’ in the past year
Non-banks ‘live or die’ on loan quality
Average credit card debt hits two-year high
Owner-occupiers at greater risk than investors: S&P
Banker misconduct could lead to ‘jail time’
CEO of AMP resigns with immediate effect
Government announces ‘significant’ corporate crackdown
New ACCC deputy chair announced
Government announces RBA board replacement
Fractional investment most popular with Millennials
Banker misconduct not a threat to stability: Morrison
Analyst worried about vertical integration amid RC revelations
Mortgage manager announces new appointments
Heritage Bank announces replacement for retiring retail leader
Interest-only borrowers face $7,000 mortgage hike: RBA
AMP could face three class action lawsuits
AMP could face criminal charges
AMP Chairman resigns
Bank chairman steps down as scandals unfold
Government boosts funding for remote housing
How the banks lost their way
New cash rate record reached
Surprise cash rate movement announced
Shock as RBA moves cash rate
Bank names new group executive
Financial complaints body established, new board appointed
‘Golden age’ of banking is over: ANZ CEO
'Severe hit' but run on banks 'unlikely': APRA boss
Major banks will survive housing crash: Fitch
New banking era requires fundamental change: NAB CEO
Sydney and Melbourne lead April drop in home values
Switching to P&I may not have desired effect
Switching from IO to P&I loans may not have desired effect, says bank CFO
No rate hike until 2020: AMP
AMP directors resign as shareholders ‘demand accountability’
Budget 2018–19 released
Genworth reports 71% decline in profit
Prospa prepares to float
AMP to ‘vigorously defend’ shareholder lawsuits
Economist ‘nervous’ about credit restrictions
Virgin Money clarifies position on takeover bid
Analysis: Lessons from the Hong Kong mortgage market
Federal budget ignored ‘housing crisis’: Greens
Government failing to assist FHBs, says bank
Investors ‘spooked’ as loan demand drops
Royal commission to cost banks billions in revenue
Residents flee Sydney in search of affordable homes
Government incentives fail to attract FHBs
Bank names new general manager
AMP’s governance ‘failures’ negatively impact rating outlook
FHBs relying on home ownership for financial security
HSBC forecaster dispels mortgage debt fears
AMP advice chief risk officer resigns
Government housing decision slammed
Analysis: How risky is our dependence on China?
ANZ agrees to sell stake in Royal Bank
Sydney the only capital void of sub $500k houses
Government eyes tighter tax policy for foreign investors
Prospa announces IPO
Sydney house prices to drop by 5.4% by 2020
ASX goes live with new BBSW calculation
RC hears of ‘coercion’ and ‘abuse’ of loan guarantors
ABA updates Code of Banking Practice
QBE to invest premiums into affordable housing
Commonwealth Bank sells stake in Chinese life insurer for $668m
ANZ admits to ‘unacceptable’ banker oversight
Fed Court finds major bank engaged in ‘unconscionable conduct’
S&P flags risks of reduced access to refinancing
China’s debt a risk to Australia, warns RBA
‘Negative’ credit conditions expected from RC: Moody’s
Premium housing market starting to soften
Trump moves ‘too big to fail’ goal posts
iSelect share price picks up following IHA Group investment
Mortgage industry could face massive class action
Non-bank closes $750m RMBS
Senators told bank customer he was ‘blackmailed’
FOS admits its decision on widow’s loan repayments was ‘wrong’
Banking industry ‘stable’ despite RC revelations: APRA chairman
Major bank to divest life insurance business
Analysis: Lessons from Ireland’s ongoing mortgage scandal
RC brings banking code quarrel to light
Consultation opens on CCR
Cartel case to be heard in court next month
Record-breaking cash rate cycle continues
RBA flags tighter credit as rates remain on hold
Treasurer warns of ‘suffocating’ the economy with ‘unnecessary’ regulation
Golden era for banks is over: Morgan Stanley
Rate haggling saving mortgagors thousands, study finds
Refinancing difficulties affecting mortgage payments: Fitch
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Prospa float postponed indefinitely
Italy ‘clearly an issue’, says AMP’s Oliver
Aussie banks less reliant on offshore funding: RBA
AMP continues ‘board renewal’ with new appointment
ABA calls for further action to combat elder financial abuse
Sluggish investor activity driving home loan slump
Former CBRE director joins PGIM Real Estate
Banks issue responses to RC allegations
Universal banking will be ‘broken apart’ by fintechs, says CEO
RC changes S&P’s view of Australian banking system
Future financial services will be built around human behaviour
ASIC slates banking culture
Concentration could save bank profits amid RC risks
New student loan provider to move into Australian market
Still plenty of ‘spare capacity’ in labour market, says Lowe
Analysis: Has the RBA cash rate become irrelevant?
Top end of town takes a tumble
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AFCA appoints new chief ombudsman and CEO
Little for housing in NSW budget
Aussie home values drop by $22.5bn in March quarter
‘Blunt’ cash rate lever has become obsolete
‘Permanently gone’: Bank mezz loans a thing of the past
Inaugural chair of housing affordability body announced
Banks hike home loan rates
Sydney units to bear the brunt as housing market turns
Risks shift to non-banks as majors tighten up
Young mortgage professionals awarded at Sydney event
Banks admit to further failings as RC rolls on
Bank’s rate hike triggered by ‘severe’ rise in funding costs: CFO
Bouris says legacy wealth business ‘did not fit’ YBR model
Consumers have less trust in the big four banks, study finds
Customer satisfaction with banks continues to decline
‘We weren’t hacked’: PEXA responds to theft of home sale funds
Chinese buyer taxes give the ‘appearance’ of taking action: CEO
Digital client engagement ‘the norm’ for next generation
Opinion: Big M&A deals in the pipeline for mortgages
‘Ugly duckling’: Analyst mulls future of Aussie, CFS
‘Rentvesting’ stressful for home owners, study finds
Bank regrets ‘unfair’ treatment of cattle-grazing family
Non-bank mortgages growing twice as fast as majors
Who will dominate the home buying ‘ecosystem’?
RBA cash rate verdict revealed
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RBA cuts the cash rate
Hardship customers exempt from new CCR regime
Mortgage platform to chase low-deposit borrowers
Parliament greenlights housing affordability body
Housing approvals dropped in May
Carnell calls on private sector to create $1.5bn SME fund
Academics call for phased housing tax reform to protect investors
‘Flat’ housing market no longer contributing to growth: RBA
Aussies losing hope in ‘Great Australian Dream’
Industries split over cash payment limit
Why aren’t we using superannuation to fund mortgages?
The next stage in the mortgage refinance market
Non-major banks among most trusted brands in Australia
Firstmac sells stake in regional bank
Further allegations of bank misconduct revealed
FinPal gains financial backing
Banks ‘slow to respond’ to weak income growth: APRA
Australia’s impending Consumer Data Right an ‘ambitious policy’
APRA says its actions haven’t impacted the supply of mortgages
1 in 5 Aussies expecting to ‘rent for life’
Non-bank share on the rise as banks lift rates
Consumer Data Right to improve mortgage process: ACCC
Bank CEOs slip down the ranks in pay survey
Former Perpetual MD becomes CEO of MLC
Raising fines key to limiting misconduct occurrence
Government and industry weigh in on credit curbs
Major banks reveal what it means to act ‘fairly and reasonably’
Arrears on non-conforming loans continue to fall
Analysis: How LVR limits helped de-risk the NZ mortgage market
Australian banks still using KPIs under new guise: FSU
APRA tells the cold hard truth about banking
Personal insolvency rates rise 3 years in row
Broking industry contributes $2.9bn to the economy: Deloitte
Bank satisfaction falls following royal commission and rate hikes
AMP responds to allegations made in Four Corners report
AMP files defence against shareholder class action
House prices to fall by 15% by 2020
Pepper’s $700m RMBS highly rated
Brokers de-risk bank books, says Deloitte
ME’s $500m RMBS receives high ratings
Banking industry hits out at AFCA’s proposed rules
Bank heads call for calm amid ‘embarrassing’ RC
Consumers less likely to back their bank
AMP downgrades profits as it continues damage control
‘We’re not competing with the non-banks’: AMM
ASIC winds up companies in land banking scheme
Trust in banking sector ‘deteriorating’
ASIC winds up land banking companies
Mutual bank names CEO
CoreLogic analyses ‘credit crunch’ scenarios
Victoria dethrones NSW as top state economy
ASIC approves new banking code
‘Political scrutiny’ delaying big bank rate hike
New home sales up for the first time in 2018
2018–19 to be a buyer’s market: Aussie CEO
Investor housing credit falls for the first time since GFC
CoreLogic research paints a dimmer picture of home price fall
Over 2m Aussies ready to switch financial institutions
More households will be paying off mortgages at retirement: BIS
AMP withdraws interest-only SMSF loan
‘Beware those promising to protect you’: Morrison
Can the housing market and the broader economy cope with higher mortgage rates?
Over half of households in financial stress, says non-major
Major banks used market power to ‘exploit’ customers: PC
Mortgage delinquencies to rise as IO loans convert to P&I
Give the ACCC a competition mandate: PC
Increasing housing supply could improve affordability
Industry hits out at EDR membership fee debacle
RBA announces August cash rate
Homelessness at ‘epidemic levels’ in NSW
Big four banks expected to raise rates out of cycle
Fees-for-no-service compensation could exceed $850m
RBA monitoring credit amid ‘considerable’ investor fall
Banks agree to fortify fraud protection systems
Bank bolsters mortgage portfolio by $2.8bn
Bank restructures group executive
Opinion: #MeToo hits the mortgage industry
Non-major reports $2.2bn drop in home loan settlements
Former PM urges RC to consider ‘contribution’ of banking sector
Australian government nominates executive director for IMF
FHBs urged to take ‘cautious approach’ to weakening market
We’d rather sit in traffic: Aussies lax on financial data security
Consultation launches on draft Consumer Data Right
Wage growth spike not ‘meaningful’ enough to force RBA’s hand
NZ passes bill banning foreigners from buying houses
PC calls for reform to ‘inflated’ LMI payments
Heartland restructure to aid Australian business
Bank CEO laments ‘unfair’ banking landscape
No capital city immune to housing market cycles
ASX invests in e-conveyancing venture
Non-bank announces ‘major strategic partnership’ with fintech
RBA ‘disappointed’ by banks’ delay to roll out NPP
AMP appoints new CEO
What is wealthy in Australia?
‘No major relief’ in sight as pressures persist: Bank CEO
AMP drops rates as competition intensifies
Sub $400k home sales falling despite price drop
PM to step down if leadership spill ensues
Turnbull deposed, new PM to take office
CBA, World Bank settle $110m blockchain bond
Investors warned about potential Labor government
Bank reports rise in settlements, loan book spikes by 5%
Industry calls for stability amid ‘political mess’
Government scraps financial services ministry
Demand for brokers to rise amid political uncertainty
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Over 60% of Aussies depending on ‘bank of mum and dad’
Vacancy rate in Victoria drops to 16-year low
Former major bank deputy CEO joins non-major
Xinja to use IRESS platform to process mortgages
Context-driven financial literacy key to responsible borrowing
Mortgages most affordable in NT, but FHBs opt for NSW
Non-major scraps transaction fees
Arrears spike to continue as rates rise: S&P
RBA outlook ‘too optimistic’, say economists
AMP credit ratings get downgraded due to reputational damage
Deposit Power back in the market following insurance scuffle
Credit crunch continues to spur home price slump
3 in 5 Aussies unaware of credit score changes
Banks facing mortgage market ‘dilemma’
RBA announces cash rate decision
RBA reveals shock cash rate decision
RBA reveals cash rate verdict
Major bank agrees to pay $35m for NCCP breaches
Pundits split over honeymoon rates
ASX delays blockchain implementation
Saving for a deposit could take more than 9 years
Major bank exploring use of AI to assess loan serviceability
Mortgage credit still ‘readily available’, says RBA
89% of women have never checked their credit report
Mortgage serviceability pressures mounting
ABA calls for banking code to be adopted by non-banks
Rate hikes to ‘exacerbate’ housing downturn
Insurance in focus at sixth round of RC hearings
RBA flags mortgage serviceability risks
Banks cannot just ‘cut and paste’ broking industry reforms
Arrears fall, rate rises unlikely to affect credit quality: Fitch
Rise in mortgage demand coincides with refinancing spike
Genworth to be axed from ASX index
Major banks embroiled in another class action suit
RC and PC scrutiny could undermine banks’ pricing power
Consumer confidence rocked by rate hikes
ING appoints former AusPost exec to board
Investor and IO loan approvals tumble
Warning issued over credit slowdown ramifications
Majors provide lowest-value mortgages despite market dominance
Major bank to fight ASIC charges in Federal Court
Major bank shakes up leadership team
Housing market ‘broken’ for aspirants
Major banks to face multiple court proceedings
ASIC’s new credit card provision to affect home loan assessors
Arrears 21 bps higher year-on-year
Mandatory CCR is about ‘financial inclusion’: Equifax
Major bank trims executive bonuses
Lack of borrower understanding of IO terms ‘concerning’: UBS
Borrowers losing faith in majors: COBA
Analyst warns of housing market ‘wild cards’
Banks could lose customers to tech giants: Capgemini
S&P reaffirms Australia’s AAA credit rating
13% of investors will ‘struggle’ to repay P&I
High debt and higher rates to trigger arrears rise: Moody’s
Banks’ IT systems might not be fit for CCR: APRA
Over half of Aussies ‘burdened’ by their mortgage
Government looks to double jail time for misconduct
Former ABC chairman steps down from ME board
Major bank to face new class action
Major bank allocates $235m to address advice failure
Hinterland areas rising in demand
Parents delaying retirement to assist FHB children
Housing affordability showing ‘subtle improvements’
Sydney worse for wear in mortgage sensitivity test
Wealth inequality worsening: Roy Morgan research
RBA to hold off on rate change, economists predict
RBA announces October cash rate
First home buyers ‘misled’ by home builder
‘A day of shame for Australia’s banks’: ABA
RC missed ‘biggest rort’ in mortgages: ICMA
Credit crunch sparks sharp drop in housing approvals
Rate pressures mounting despite cash rate stability
Credit reporting agency fined $3.5m
Banker incentives a ‘significant cause’ of misconduct: RC
House prices to drop but ‘crash landing’ unlikely
COBA welcomes ‘historic reform’
Market conditions warding off RBA hike
Bank CEO calls for ‘clarity’ over expense validation
Pepper Group prices second RMBS issue of 2018
To HEM or not to HEM? Is that the question?
CBA and AusPost extend banking partnership
Bank CEOs to be probed in parliamentary hearings
RC findings could dent bank profits: Moody’s
Major bank haemorrhages $374m in remediation costs
Data breaches in financial sector triple
Bank reports 17.5% drop in loan settlements
Mortgage delinquencies highest in Australia’s outer suburbs
Labor’s negative gearing plans would test low-income earners, warns CEO
Non-banks are not bottom feeders: Firstmac
Bank misconduct has led to suicide attempts, says MP
Non-bank rise could increase ‘stability risks’: RBA
Majority of borrowers fear permanent mortgage burden
Borrowers increasingly slipping into negative equity: Roy Morgan
AusPost terminates banking partnership with ANZ
P&I switch could worsen senior debt stress
RC interim report could trigger further credit tightening: RBA
New directors join AMP super boards
Demand for personal loans on the rise
Non-bank reaping the rewards of less red tape
Turnover rates highest across Australia’s regions
Quarrel between banks and non-banks continues
Open banking plan could spark ‘scaremongering’
$5.35m in super released to FHBs
RC spurs fall in satisfaction with big four
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Over 1 in 5 experiencing ‘mortgage stress’
ANZ CEO reveals the ‘biggest challenge’ facing banks
Housing supply outlook ‘mixed’ amid ‘moderating’ market
AI will ‘augment’ rather than ‘automate’ customer service
Home loan platform appoints new CMO
Open banking about ‘creating value for customers’: Neobanks
Digital brokerage names new CEO
Harsher penalties for misconduct introduced into Parliament
RateSetter to deliver CEFC loan scheme
Non-bank rise ‘welcome news’ for market: ANZ Research
Bank reports $129m drop in loan book
CGT hike counterintuitive to housing affordability: HIA
Banking scandals ‘biggest wake-up call in corporate history’: Labor
AMP Bank cuts fees for ‘simplicity’
Feds finalise $250m funding boost for Victorian housing
Deloitte research paints dim picture of trust in banks
RBA seeks feedback on New Payments Platform
Aussie mortgage literacy declining
Lack of competition contributed to ‘crisis’ in financial sector
ACCC chair reappointed until 2022
EUs generally effective in deterring misconduct: UNSW study
AFCA officially opens for business
Bank announces board departure
Household wealth could plummet by $700bn
Housing conditions weakest since 2012: CoreLogic
Major bank CEO intent on reducing ‘churn’
Bank reports $6.2bn loan book growth
Melbourne Cup nearly halves consumer spending
Apartment prices could dip by 8% by 2019
Major bank reports drop in mortgage applications
RBA reveals November cash rate
NSW government announces stamp duty reform
Non-banks ‘chipping away’ at major bank share
‘Hawkish’ RBA outlook could signal early rate hike
CBA's mortgage growth slows as profits take a hit
Conflicts lead to unintentional biased advice, RC hears
KPMG issues warning on delinquent mortgages
Major banks back HEM despite RC concerns
Major bank fined for ‘unconscionable conduct’
Weakening sentiment seeping into owner-occupied space
Next decade to be an era of digital disruptors
Banks ‘withheld’ information from clients to avoid claims
Union calls for new financial services code to simplify law
Consumer spending could help offset debt risks
FHBs increasingly hopeful about home ownership
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Over 75% of properties selling below list price
Government announces $51.5m war chest to combat misconduct
Industry at loggerheads over cause of housing slump
Bendigo Bank to offer Tic:Toc tech to mortgage consumers
House sizes hit 22-year low
Australian economy can weather housing slump: IMF
Bank gets on board with more digital wallets
FHBs drive slump in home loan aspirations
NDIS housing opportunity flagged for investors
OECD calls for vigilance amid Aussie housing slump
CCR could be a ‘gold standard’ for credit risk
‘Deeper’ slump expected in ‘unique’ housing downturn
ASIC grilled over rate-rigging debacle
Warning issued as scammers intercept house deposits
AI could transform loan servicing: S&P
Cash payments are ‘niche’: RBA governor
Digitisation of loan variations ‘more important than ever’
Two fifths of Aussies do not consider cash rate
Arrears ‘above average’ but falling: S&P
Non-bank rebranding approved, $750m RMBS secured
Major bank tests facial recognition ATM
Burgeoning competition a risk to credit quality: S&P
‘We’re tech companies’: The neobanks’ advantage
Cutting-edge CRMs reduce mortgage process by hours
Credit squeeze not helping cooling markets: CoreLogic
Drop in home prices sharpest since GFC
Mutual bank eyeing 26% loan growth in 2019
Shock as RBA stuns the market with its December rate call
RBA announces pre-Christmas cash rate
Surprise as RBA makes December rate call
Negative equity a concern for majority of newcomers
Non-bank to roll out ‘green mortgage’ scheme
Major banks hit hard by credit crunch
Bank CEO and MD resigns
Non-bank issues new $350m RMBS
Government seeks to enshrine Consumer Data Right
ABA reappoints Shayne Elliott and David Carter
Bank announces resignation of group executive
Use of bank branches dwindling: Roy Morgan
Bank to end white-label offering
Back book rate hikes spur arrears jump: S&P
Mortgage serviceability pressures easing
COBA welcomes progress of banking reform bill
Bump in loan approvals a ‘blip’ amid downturn
Mortgage pricing too opaque and discounting too time consuming: ACCC
Homeownership dream a ‘thing of the past’
Major bank group executive to step down
ANZ to provide banking services to NSW government
CCR ‘to impact mortgages least’
Major brokerage downgrades FY19 forecast
ASIC warns of banking scam
ACCC’s investigative powers enhanced by funding boost
Shorten reveals Labor’s housing policy
ANZ outlines ‘responsible banking’ initiatives
Budget to hit $4.1bn surplus by 2019-20
APRA grants banking licence to neobank
Bank announces executive reshuffle
HSBC appoints new head of retail banking
Rate grinch wouldn’t spoil Christmas plans
Non-banks to merge and enter mortgage market
Borrowers favour location over dream home
Economist highlights stark flip in market ‘psychology’
‘More of the same’ in 2019 as ‘rapid’ slowdown continues
Mortgage restrictions loosened in NZ
Consumer watchdog warns of holiday season scams
APRA authorises new foreign bank
Delinquencies to rise in 2019: Moody’s
Over 900,000 IO loans to expire from this month
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House values plunged by 4.8% in 2018
Emergency services workers lacking banking support
CBA loan growth outpaces big bank competition
Bank drops owner-occupier rates
Christmas credit binge leaves Aussies deep in debt
Bank satisfaction rises for first time since RC kick-off
Risks flagged over housing slump’s drag on consumption
Customers abandoning major banks
Concerns to ‘intensify’ as approvals plunge 32.8%
‘RBA spin wearing thin’ as mortgage stress mounts
Post-RC tightening would dim hopes of housing recovery: KPMG
‘Collaboration’ key to seeing full potential of AI
RBA rate cut expected amid funding gap ‘blow out’
Neobank CEO hits back at criticism
Xinja hits minimum target on path to $5m equity raise
Mortgage demand subdued despite spike in buyer sentiment
MyState joins CCR regime
FHB market share rises to six-year high
New residential building starts fall by 6%
Non-banks to ‘dominate’ in 2019: S&P
Loans to linger in arrears for longer: Fitch
Home loan rejection rate hits 40%
Clearance rates drop across capitals
Housing market weakness to ‘erode’ government revenue
Former ASIC EGM to review customer-owned banking code
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Challenger bank gains full ADI licence
APAC banks to face ‘difficult year’: S&P
‘Incorruptible’ AI could enhance compliance: CoreLogic
Banking sector to ‘walk thin line’ post-RC
Government urged to release RC report next Friday
Banks call for stronger CDR privacy rules
Housing market remains ‘severely unaffordable’
Australians not doing enough to save money, finds report
New home building ‘facing toughest year in almost a decade’
AMP profits plummeted in 2018
Mutual bank now offering ‘responsible’ mortgages
APRA defends credit curbs, acknowledges ‘trade-offs’
Opposition urged to ‘come clean’ on ‘absurd’ housing policy
Cash rate tipped to hit new lows by year’s end
Bank lifts home loan rates
Consistent values key to ethical conduct post-RC
AMP announces new board appointment
Mortgage borrowers more satisfied with brokers
ADI licence granted to former religious charitable fund
Non-bank clips mortgages rates
YBR loan settlements fall, cash deficit narrows
Banks send open letter to politicians
Government cautioned as new data flags market dip
Bank satisfaction recovery could be short lived
RBA announces February cash rate
RBA cuts February cash rate
RBA announces cash rate rise
Best interests duty for financial advisers flawed: RC
Hayne proposes industry codes become law
Banks respond to RC recommendations
RBA open to cutting rates amid shift in outlook
Government to ‘immediately’ review financial counselling
Major bank chairman and CEO step down
AMP announces leadership changes
Culture, governance and remuneration ‘march together’
Hayne report ‘disappointing blow’ for Indigenous Australians
New compensation scheme for misconduct victims
AFCA appoints small business ombudsman
Resimac eases mortgage application process
Bank’s mortgage portfolio grows despite ‘challenges’
PM wants people to ‘face consequences’ for misconduct
AMP appoints first Australian managing director role
Neobank partners with wealth management platform
AusPayNet names new CEO
Potential rate cut driving consumer confidence boost
Bank thickens mortgage book by 20%
AMP profits shrink by $820m in 2018
Government ‘lays the tracks’ for data economy
New bill to level playing field for mutuals
New banking inquiry in the offing
Banks in sight as Senate approves ‘harsh’ penalty powers
Banks ‘generally’ unscathed by RC in NZ
Price falls in Sydney and Melbourne ‘unusual’: RBA
Housing affordability debate intensifies
Bendigo announces partnership to open on-campus bank
Parliament greenlights whistleblower law
Labor proposes to ‘clean up’ banking with new laws
Over 90-day mortgage arrears hit record-high
Labor releases banking royal commission response
Brokers add competition for consumer benefits
MyState profit dragged down by funding costs
Labor calls for new bank levy to fund ‘Fairness’ scheme
Government urged to enhance FHB scheme
Banks announces rate hikes of up to 40bps
Housing reforms to fall short of objective, finds survey
Bank announces rate hikes of up to 40bps
IPA leads fight for small business productivity and wellbeing
‘Dip in market’ shouldn’t lead to ‘dip in policy’
New home building activity could fall 15% this year
Major bank restructures executive team
Non-bank growth sparks call for greater oversight
Home ownership still desired but not expected
Two RBA rate cuts expected for 2019
Mutual bank appoints chief customer officer
Housing approvals bounce but remain ‘well below’ trend
RBA announces March cash rate
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RBA pulls cash rate lever
Neobank raises $2.6m in crowdfunding campaign
CDR not designed to empower the powerful: ACCC
Loan relief provided to Victorian bushfire victims
RBA insists housing slump won’t ‘derail’ economy
Serviceability pressures intensify despite price dip
Bank of Sydney to relocate headquarters
Non-ADIs urged to be included in open banking regime
Attack on ‘housing tax’ renewed amid recession fears
YBR reports $34m loss after writing off goodwill
Bank warns of reported third-party data breach
Comyn questioned over home loan referral conflicts
Capital city auction volumes down 32%
Slowing credit growth ‘credit negative’ for banks
A third of couples not financially healthy, study finds
AMP ‘surrenders’ fees-for-no-service documents
Banks on track with remuneration reform: Sedgwick
LandMark White CEO resigns following data breach
Prospa surpasses $1bn in loan originations
Banking royal commission impacting stress and job security
Wholesale funder lifts rates as out-of-cycle hikes continue
Length of housing slump approaching historical levels
73% of Aussies unaware of their credit score
Fixed rate borrowers facing 52bps hikes
LandMark White reinstated to major bank panel
‘Overstated’ housing downturn darkens RBA outlook
ABA consults on dealing with vulnerable customers
Bank profits hit by $25bn dive in mortgage approvals
Market uncertainties stunting investment in disability housing
RBA confident in borrower resilience
RMBS delinquencies projected to rise
Non-major pledges $3bn to SMEs
Tax changes could ‘dampen’ FHB saving capacity
Mortgage growth offsets bank’s NIM pressures
New banking group appoints former ING CEO to board
APRA revises ADI credit risk management standard
Federal Court receives $35m to combat financial crime
ALP pledges to ‘double’ funding for low-cost loans
Interest-free loans flagged as alternative to housing tax
Structural complexities a ‘noxious weed’ in banking
Thinktank enters residential SMSF market as banks exit
Banks triggered credit downturn, concedes ANZ CEO
ACCC revises Customer Data Right rules
ALP to revamp build-to-rent scheme
Labor announcement to spark ‘mini surge’ in housing market
Housing market plagued by ‘uncertainties’ as downturn continues
Deeper price falls expected before year’s end
Cash rate announced ahead of federal budget
Cash rate drops ahead of federal budget
Pre-budget rate hike stuns analysts
Government unveils budget for 2019-20
Small businesses welcome instant asset write-off
Coalition urged to do more on housing
Mutual bank trials digital mortgage platform
Spike in dwelling approvals splits opinion
Economist predicts 0.5% cash rate within two years
Opposition to Labor’s housing policy mounts as election looms
Labor Party releases shadow budget
AMP announces five new executive appointments
RBA ‘confident’ the financial system ‘remains resilient’
Price falls, rate hikes spur slide in household wealth
Financial firms required by law to co-operate with AFCA
Housing affordability pressures triggering ‘key worker’ shortage
AMP appoints non-executive director to board
Major bank cuts fixed rates
Mortgage approvals rise above market expectations
COBA campaigns for competition ahead of election
Bluestone completes $400m RMBS
Home loan arrears rise nationwide
ALP’s negative gearing modelling questioned
RBA’s housing concerns abated by tighter underwriting
YBR makes progress on $300m securitisation initiative
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Affordability improves in March as house prices fall
A quarter of SMEs have been rejected by banks
Judo Capital set to become a bank this week
Legislators cautioned as lodgements sink to six-year low
Mortgage interest income to remain under pressure this year
Bank cuts mortgage rates by up to 40bps
Major banks report mixed results in broker space
NZ government scraps capital gains tax
Major bank drops home loan rates
Easter auction volumes fall to seven-year low
Abolishing LRBAs could ‘unjustifiably disadvantage’ SMEs
Prospective borrowers struggling to grasp mortgage concepts
APRA authorises new bank
Flat CPI stokes expectations of cash rate cut
Fixed mortgage rate cuts continue
‘Imminent’ RBA cut to ‘validate’ low-rate environment
ACCC clamping down on cartel conduct
Housing industry ‘more vulnerable to skill shortages’
Regional markets hold firm as bittersweet price slump continues
Housing system is ‘monumentally messed up’, warns political party
Looming RBA cut won’t be saving grace
Sydney median house price $170,000 below peak
Mixed arrears data reported in February
Housing market may have ‘moved through the worst’
AMP grows loan book by $127m in Q1
RBA has ‘ammunition’ but might not slash cash rate
Banks, RBA and APRA consider ‘alternative’ to cash rate cut
Heartland Group appoints new CFO
Dwelling approvals take a 27% dive
House prices will fall ‘materially’ under Labor, warns economist
Bank customers to expect Netflix-level personalisation
RBA ends cash rate inertia
RBA announces cash rate
Resimac appoints new head of NZ business
Rate cut ‘pencilled in’ for June
Neobank CEO urges borrowers to build buffer
PM slams ALP’s negative gearing, CGT plans
Falling house prices ‘most serious threat’ to credit
Challenger bank opens new capital raise
Rate cut across the ditch foreshadows RBA move
Negative equity pressures hang in the balance
Major bank commits to removing more fees
PM announces new FHB loan deposit scheme
RBA at risk of ‘losing credibility’
Bankruptcies tumble to 24-year low: AFSA
Financial firms pressed to prepare for LIBOR transition
Most consumers ‘overestimate’ their financial knowledge
2 in 5 financial sector data breaches due to human error
Decline in building approvals exceeds HIA expectations
Below target wage growth not enough to sway RBA
Housing market ‘green shoots’ beginning to emerge
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CBA and World Bank facilitate blockchain-powered bond transaction
Global collaboration needed to mitigate cyber threats
YBR to offload wealth business to focus on mortgages
Pepper Group prices RMBS issue at $750m
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Improvement in housing affordability at six-year high
‘Back to business as usual’ following Coalition victory
Election result a ‘repudiation’ of ‘risky’ housing reforms
RBA concedes it will ‘consider’ rate cut in June
Investors ‘ready to go’ with certainty restored
Big banks can handle fintech competition
AFCA on the hunt for new recruits
Pepper, Mortgage House RMBS issuances get rated
Major banks endorse UN’s responsible banking principles
Homes lingering on market for longer
Maurice Blackburn to spearhead AMP class action
FHB scheme could ‘morph’ into grant
APRA changes to limit pull of ‘riskier’ non-banks
Firstmac completes largest RMBS issue
Major bank satisfaction levels recovering
3 signs the housing slump is nearing its end
Rate expectations driving lift in sentiment
Bank chairman retires, replacement appointed
Indigenous Australians being let down by banks, study finds
FHB activity surging in anticipation of rate cut
Mortgage rates drop ahead of RBA move
Serviceability changes could be ‘offset’ by expense process
Mortgage manager secures $100m backing
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank appoints new chair
Building sector won’t feel market buzz until 2020
Moody’s revises analysis of reverse mortgage risks
ME names new CFO
New shadow cabinet appointed
91% of pundits expecting RBA cut
RBA makes cash rate move
RBA announces ‘shock’ rate decision
Metropolitan slump creeps into regional markets
No excuses: RBA governor calls on banks to pass on full cut
Proposed bank levy changes ‘make no sense’
FHB activity falls despite improvement in affordability
Housing investment slips, recession fears mount
AMP exec warns of ‘downsides’ to reverse mortgages
Borrowers urged to pocket rate cut
BOQ announces new CEO and MD
Mortgage repayment pressures ease nationwide
Ratings firm seeks funding to expand service suite
Moody’s updates RMBS market comparison tool
Board and CEO salaries on the chopping block
HIA names new national president
UNSW researchers to study reverse mortgages
Median house prices ‘treble’ over past two decades
Credit card debt falls to 11-year low
A third of Aussies looking to buy a home this year
TMB expands home loan offering to investors
Home price slide slowing in most expensive locations
Consumers more pessimistic despite RBA rate cut
Mutual slashes variable rates
Major banks reduce savings rates
Home rebuilds unscathed by broader decline in Sydney
Rate cuts tipped to ‘boost’ GDP if global risks temper
Doubts cast over utility of FHB loan scheme
Bank expands commercial footprint in Australia
MyState divests financial advice business for $3.5m
Auction volumes, clearance rates bounce
Home prices dip 3% in March quarter
HSBC economist disputes house price gloom
RBA sends ‘unusual’ signal to market
ADIs report $14.3bn fall in mortgage volumes
Bank CFO resigns
Fixed rate demand bounced back before RBA cut
Lakeba Group appoints wealth executive to board
Hat-trick of RBA rate cuts on the table
Fewer people heading to bank branches
Consolidation ‘inevitable’ for mutuals to compete
RBA faces dilemma as global markets turn
Mutual banks to merge next year
Respected business and tax leader passes away
Mortgage customers could benefit from global shift
Mutuals outpacing major banks
RBA reluctant to drop rates to ‘dangerous’ low
Superannuation class action filed against AMP
Prime Minister notes economic ‘challenges’
BNK appoints new COO
ANZ the last major bank to cut savings rates
Wealth and mortgage debt both edge higher
Stamp duty concessions could be on the cards
Open banking regime commences
‘Tide turning’ as prices in Sydney and Melbourne lift
RBA cuts cash rate to new record low
Major bank updates Remuneration Committee remit
Home sales resurge in ‘post-election euphoria’
Attitudes to immigration impact house prices, study finds
Apartments drive building approval rebound
RBA ‘leaves door open’ to further cuts
A third of Aussies ‘embarrassed’ by financial situation
States lose billions in revenue to housing downturn
Government’s FMD scheme ‘not been fully effective’
Downsizer contributions reach $1 billion milestone
Mergers could help banks survive ‘perfect storm’
APRA to begin publishing credit union data
‘Onerous’ verification process would hinder competition
Nimble announces plan to become a digital bank
APRA lifts bank capital buffers by less than expected
Housing affordability comparable to 1999 levels
COBA rejects APRA’s rate buffer increase
Demand for mortgage credit assessors on the rise
APRA raises risk capital buffer for major banks
Major bank lowers serviceability floor
AMP modelling shows impact of extra repayments
Households carrying heavier debt burden
‘Meaningful’ housing recovery still a ‘way off’
Auction clearance rates bounce nationwide
Banks urged to release borrowers from ‘mortgage prisons’
Brisbane could see biggest house price spike
RBA banks on double-pronged mortgage boost
NHFIC writes first construction loan with a CHP
Labour trends ‘not dramatic enough’ to force RBA’s hand
Major bank appoints new CEO
Credit Suisse confirms new Australian CEO
Housing downturn leaves state budgets $5.5bn short
Borrowers paying $4.2bn in mortgage interest ‘waste’
Banks continue revising mortgage serviceability policies
House prices exceed $2m in 10% of Sydney suburbs
Heritage Bank to open its first interstate branches
APRA calls out banks for ‘improper reporting’
Final major bank reveals savings rate reductions
DTIs will have a larger impact than serviceability: Suncorp CEO
ASIC to take ANZ to court
Low rate environment entrenched until inflation spikes: RBA
Bankwest cuts serviceability assessment rate
Wisr secures financial wellness distribution agreement
Queensland and WA to lead next residential boom
Over $1bn reaped from crackdown on CGT evasion
Challenger bank raises $400 million
Mortgagors continue to benefit from rate cuts
Non-bank slashes floor rate
AFCA appoints deputy chief ombudsman
Building approvals continue sliding despite stimulus
Mutual bank updates fees and charges
Warning issued over housing market ‘bull trap’
Inflation spike takes ‘pressure off’ RBA
Non-bank lists ‘no-go zones’ for construction loans
Parliament greenlights CDR bill
Financial sector to face new probe
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Banks pay $119.7m in compensation
Sydney price correction ‘close to an end’
SME loan marketplace partners with new financier
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Cash rate sinks to new low
MyState CFO resigns
Financial literacy improving among mortgagors
Mortgage approval values bounce back
Prospa establishes NZ$45m funding facility
‘Dovish’ RBA in ‘wait and see mode’
AMP Bank eyes double-digit revenue growth
Ebury expands Australian presence
No escape from global rate trap: RBA
Mortgagors less comfortable with net wealth
ASIC to 'review' Federal Court's HEM verdict
HEM debate heats up as reform process continues
Borrowers will be able to use ‘rough expenses’
The big risk when rates finally rise
‘Modest uptick’ in mortgage delinquencies predicted
Young Aussies ‘blindly optimistic’ about home ownership
BOQ CEO calls for end to verification-based competition
Virgin Money cuts fixed rates by up to 70bps
Employment boost to provide RBA with ‘breathing space’
Strict serviceability rules ‘lead to poor customer outcomes’
HEM decision to ‘open can of worms’ in mortgage space
Almost a quarter of home owners mulling an upsize
ANZ sells stake in Royal Bank
Gateway slashes rate floor
APRA responds to ‘misinterpretation’ of banking data
Mortgage industry ‘as busy as ever’
New home building activity expected to bottom out
BNK appoints new board director
Questions mount following Federal Court’s HEM decision
Rising mortgage debt undermining role of home ownership
Federal election created ‘distortion’ in home sales: HIA
Negative interest rates ‘only a matter of time’
Climate change key in home-buying process
Apartments drive 9.7% decline in building approvals
YBR secures RMBS warehouse facility
3 of the big 4 report mortgage book contractions
BOQ announces resignation of interim CEO
Credit curbs in sight as housing rebound accelerates
Cash rate decision announced
Cash rate hits new low
IMB bolsters mortgage book amid ‘challenging environment’
Wisr loan originations up 281% in FY19
Banks to face court over ‘unfair’ credit contracts
Former Suncorp CEO joins Bendigo Bank’s board
Cash rate to hit ‘lower bound’ by May
Signs point to ‘solid selling season’: ME
Power of big 4 ‘fading’ as branch-origination dwindles
Buyer sentiment continues to rise
Third cut ‘locked in’ for October despite fear of ‘spooking’ market
Suncorp Group appoints new CEO
Supply and demand ‘imbalance’ to trigger nationwide price boost
Major bank slashes mortgage rates by up to 130 bps
HEM battle rages on in Federal Court
Auction clearance rates continue to soar
Federal government to waive Tasmania’s housing debt
House price expectations continue to rise
Analysts brush off return to ‘boom time conditions’
TMB reveals ethical short-term deposits
FHB approvals hit 10-year high
Consultation opens for FHB loan scheme
YBR announces new joint venture
Iress appoints first BDM in Australia
Keystart revises serviceability rates
Mortgagors move to pay down debt
Evidence of housing recovery mounting
Investor lull could ‘sow seeds’ of housing ‘upswing’
GDP outlook propelled by rate stimulus
ACCC backs new probe into banking competition
ME sees NIM squeezed by ‘intense’ competition
October rate cut awaits as unemployment rises
New Fed cut ‘reinforces’ need for more RBA easing
Budget has ‘returned to balance’: Frydenberg
Big bank balance sheets increasingly skewed to mortgages
Auction volumes, clearances on the rise
Trade war could derail housing recovery: REA
Eager FHBs feeling the deposit burden
Banks reprice home loan offerings
Bendigo loses ‘community bank’ trademark
CoreLogic analyst poached by REA
Heritage hits $10bn milestone
RBA heeds global ‘shift’, hints at more cuts
Cash flow woes increase for SMEs
Record-low rates sparking turnaround in home sales
Non-bank prepares to float, targets $1.4bn
AFL final puts brakes on Melbourne auctions
Spending habits hinder housing affordability
RBA faces ‘conundrum’ in superfluous race to the bottom
Affordability woes intensify ahead of ‘v-shaped’ housing rebound
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Bluestone secures $450m RMBS
‘Poor market practices’ flagged in non-bank space
Mortgage application inaccuracies rise despite crackdown
RBA unveils cash rate
Cash rate slashed to record low
ASIC opens consultation on school banking schemes
Housing rebound gathers steam
RBA decision called into question
CoreLogic bolsters valuations platform
Housing approvals drop, to remain subdued
Banks back funding financial counselling
Doubts cast over touted market rebound
Investor interest rekindled in Sydney
Top end of town driving market rebound
Major bank flags $559m in new remediation costs
Clearance rates to fall from recent heights
MyState appoints interim CFO
‘No intention of tightening credit’: CFR
Building activity takes an unexpected turn
APRA issues call to action to challenger banks
Lower floor rates having ‘small’ impact on demand
Consumers unnerved by rate cuts
AMP Bank CEO resigns, organisational structure revamped
Market slump slices time needed to save deposit
BOQ appoints new CFO, COO
Mortgage appetite ‘activated’ by serviceability changes
Criticism of personal guarantees for LRBAs rebuked
RBA faces dilemma as investors flock back to market
Clearance rates hit 2017 levels
FHB deposit scheme passes the Senate
ACCC urged to break big 4 dominance
APRA urges higher capital against NZ subsidiaries
One in five consumers to switch banks
Government urged to accelerate financial services reform
‘Devil’s in the details’: Senators scrutinise FHB scheme
Government blasted for ‘bank bashing’
ABA and publishing house tackle elder financial abuse
RBA granted ‘short-term breathing space’ in march to QE
Auction clearance rates hold steady
Valiant secures $12.5m equity raise
FOMO set to strengthen Sydney market
‘Highly inefficient’ stamp duty under review
Australia to lead global real estate ‘bust’
Westpac to wear additional $341m in remediation
Complexities putting AI implementation at a ‘standstill’
FHB reforms plagued by uncertainty
S&P upgrades outlook following ‘orderly’ housing correction
Rate trajectory rides on Trump trade deal
Government to review Pension Loans Scheme rates
YBR sells superfund business
BOQ director steps down
RBA’s ‘heavy lifting’ to carry housing market in 2020
Government sets price caps for FHB scheme
AFCA appoints executive GM
New mortgage platform to share spoils with borrowers
Bank CEO to step down
Taking out a home loan triggers super engagement
November rate cut ‘materially less probable’
Heritage eyes 300% growth in business banking
New home sales bounce, building approvals to follow
Fed cuts again, could ‘offset’ RBA easing
Rate cuts fuelling speedy housing recovery
Industry foresees further rate cuts in Feb 2020
RBA reveals race-day rate verdict
Cash rate cut stuns punters
Auction volumes plummet prior to Melbourne Cup
Housing affordability to deteriorate in 2020
Mortgage competition ‘alive and well’, insist big bank CEOs
Construction costs increasing, outpacing inflation
Rates heading to 0.25% despite ‘upbeat’ RBA
Major bank completes $2bn share placement
CBA slashes mortgage serviceability rate
Banks bear brunt of AFCA complaints
Alert issued over settlement scam
Big bank woes ‘showing no signs of abating’
Pepper issues $750m PRS
Banks rally in aid of bushfire victims
Banking competition ‘not unambiguously positive’: APRA
Women more likely to own a home than men
No respite for RBA as weak wages growth continues
Older home owners slow to move
Housing costs drop to 10-year low
BankSA, BOM, St.George introduce digital signatures
Non-bank CEO rejects ‘curious’ call for competitive neutrality
Owner-occupiers spur improvement in arrears
Pressure remains on RBA as unemployment rises
Market has hit ‘new equilibrium’: HIA
Arrears rates pose little risk to financial stability: RBA
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Auction volumes at their second highest
ANZ CEO compensated for own bank’s shortcomings
Delaying home purchase can have consequences
NHFIC provides $65m loan for affordable housing
Prospa loan originations outpace forecasts
Westpac embroiled in money laundering allegations
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ME appoints new COO
RBA still open to more cuts despite growing scrutiny
Changes made to Banking Code of Practice
Bluestone receives upgraded S&P rating
South-east the exception to housing affordability bump
ME amends mortgage serviceability policy
AFCA appoints new general counsel
BOQ completes first phase of capital raising
Construction weakness moderates in third quarter
Unconventional tools out of the question, for now: RBA
Uno partners with real estate platform
Investors using rate cuts to pay down mortgage
Falling house listings add ‘sense of urgency’
Slide in housing approvals prompts call for policy action
Regional bank CEO urges level playing field
Big 4 setting 10 bps cap on pricing competition
RBA gifts borrowers pre-Christmas rate cut
RBA unveils pre-Christmas cash rate
Budget surplus to fall below estimates: Deloitte
Value recovery driven by expensive houses
Cold-call CCI sales to be banned next year
BOQ opens second phase of capital raising
Mortgage arrears fall, to remain low: S&P
Stability risks quelled by housing recovery
NextGen announces new document verification service
Big 4 to carry heavier capital burden
APRA proposes banking data transparency
Challenger appointed ABSF investment manager
Major bank drops mortgage rates
LandMark White rebrands
Home owners in rush to renovate
Firstmac completes $1.1bn RMBS
AMP announces changes to board
Home loan volumes slip despite stimulus
UBank CEO joins Suncorp
New credit risk management standard released
ASX-backed e-settlement service completes first loan
Business Securitisation Fund seeks investment proposals
ASIC approves banking code changes
Data shift threatens to ‘eradicate’ bank advantage: RBA
Major bank announces leadership change
Home loan competition heats up as switching rates bounce
RBA to ‘reassess’ environment in February
Major banks maintain share of new loans
YBR executive chairman deed renewed
2019 was the year of records: CoreLogic
Aussies value travel over home ownership
Non-banks urged to service ‘unmet demand’ for debt funding
Home values bounce across most regions
UBank partners with fintech to facilitate AI integration
Sydney infrastructure to push up prices
‘Muted’ economy to ‘dent’ RMBS quality
Housing supply reforms in store for 2020: Credit Suisse
Mortgage rates to hit record lows in 1H20: CoreLogic
Young Aussies still aspire for home ownership
Veteran bank CEO steps down, replacement announced
Prospa welcomes new funding partner
Aussies continue to increase saving habits
Heartland announces changes to the board
AFCA opens online bushfire support hub
Home values surged in December quarter
Major banks release major bushfire donation packages
FHLDS comes under new fire
Yellow Brick Road sells wealth division operations
Building approvals soared in November
Adviser banned over breach of BID
Tax relief for bushfire victims
Bushfires to hit GDP by at least 0.4% in Q1: AMP
Bank CEO announces resignation
Industry continues to back bushfire relief
Australians wipe $2.45bn off credit card debt
Growing natural disaster risk to credit quality flagged
Consumer confidence recovers after new year low
Resource states help trigger dip in arrears
HashChing completes capital raise, revamps offering
Volt Bank welcomes international adviser
Wisr raises $33.5m to fund expansion
Housing recovery ‘squeezing’ FHBs out of the market
Volt closes $70m equity raise
Home loan switching rates stumble
Judo Bank touches $1bn in deposits
Housing remains ‘severely unaffordable’ despite correction
Non-bank eyes prime space in new mortgage market push
ING appoints new chair
Bushfire crisis drives down consumer sentiment
HSBC appoints new Australian CEO
Former BT Financial CIO joins ING
Financial accountability regime to be extended
Clearance rates, auction volumes bounce
Warning issued to bushfire-affected banking customers
RBA granted additional breathing space as inflation ticks up
Coronavirus threatens health of Aussie economy
CBA boosts investment in new payment provider
APRA outlines key strategic priorities for 2020
New credit crackdown in sight amid RBA-fuelled rebound
Credit reporting changes to come into effect
Neobank offers multiple accounts for savers
Cash rate decision announced
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Holiday season lull lingers over auction volumes
Housing construction recovery ‘not far off’
ACCC publishes CDR rules
Cash rate still heading south despite upbeat RBA: AMP
Genworth cashes in on market rebound
RBA weary of rate-driven mortgage boom
AMP hit with $5m penalty
Leveraged appoints new head
Major bank slashes floor rate
QE on the way despite ‘hawkish’ RBA rhetoric
Investors bear brunt of ‘loyalty tax’
Coronavirus-hit businesses offered loan assistance
Auction volumes bounce after slow start to 2020
Mortgage demand spikes, investor demand turns positive
February sees bump in consumer sentiment
ABA appoints chair to banking code enforcement committee
AMP Bank revenue down despite mortgage, deposit growth
FHBs flock to market in December
ABA backs small businesses affected by coronavirus
Bank cuts floor rate, amends HEM policy
Low rates, rising house prices ease debt woes
Auction clearance rates spike year-on-year
Ex-ANZ deputy CEO joins La Trobe Financial
Young Aussies still believe in home ownership dream
Bendigo Bank completes $250m raising
New player eyes ADI space
Non-major cuts variable mortgage rates
Prospa receives funding boost
Genworth announces board changes
Mixed RBA signals cloud rate outlook
Stronger housing market extends “wealth effect”
Xinja ‘Stash’ account reaches $200m
MyState appoints new CFO - 2020
Low rates, ‘fierce’ competition to test mutual banks: S&P
ADI stress testing frameworks found wanting
Auction markets maintain growth
FHBs struggling to understand home loan processes
IO borrowers warned of repayment spike
Volt partners with retailer for savings challenge
Home-building levels shrank drastically in 2019
Revolut appoints first Australian CEO
Resimac settlements soar above system
Bank cuts variable, fixed home loan rates
Residential construction activity wanes
Moula poaches Deloitte veteran for CFO
Aussies jumped the gun with rate expectations
Darwin rent prices overtake mortgages
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Shaky markets, looming Fed cut, to force RBA’s hand
Bank cuts mortgage rates, scraps maximum loan threshold
Cash rate falls to new record low
RBA unveils market-defying rate verdict
Big four move in tandem with RBA, slash rates
Financial executives unimpressed with rate cuts
GDP exceeds expectations but heading negative
Fed pulls emergency lever amid coronavirus fears
Virgin partners with Deloitte, Temenos to build ‘new digital bank’
AMP and MyState join rate cutting frenzy
SMEs burdened by lengthy wait for payments
Government urged to hit pause button on banking reform
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Auction volumes fall, clearances hold
Banks playing "catch-up" on data
Major bank savers face rate cuts
Non-major bank scraps account keeping fees
Customer influx bolsters ING profits
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Big banks outline response to COVID-19
Benefits of low rates to offset margin squeeze, insists RBA
Bank of England announces emergency cut
PM unveils $17.6bn battle plan to fight off recession
Major banks, neobank drop savings rates
Banks ‘prepared for economic challenge’
RBA provides banks with $8.8bn liquidity boost
Auction markets steady despite coronavirus
Bendigo Bank announces relief package for customers
NSW government announces $2.3bn stimulus package
Economists predicting emergency rate cut this week
Further easing on the cards amid COVID-19 threat
Banks ‘able and willing’ to help customers
Credit quality under threat amid recession forecasts: S&P
RBA announces emergency rate cut
Judo secures $350-million facility
Banks to suspend SME loan repayments
Coronavirus to trigger fall in home values: AMP
Repayment holidays unlikely to impact credit reports
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Mutual bank appoints new CEO
Auction activity hits ‘turning point’: CoreLogic
MyState CEO agrees to stay on
Investor becomes shareholder in Xinja Bank
Outlook darkens as housing market headwinds mount
AMP, Genworth withdraw FY20 guidance amid COVID-19 strain
COVID-19 side effects to hit 86% of businesses
Household wealth spikes ahead of COVID-19 drag
Housing market to see ‘sharp rebound’: La Trobe Financial
Non-banks lower risk appetites
Government to screen all foreign investment
Auction ban drives up withdrawal rates
New interventions to hit housing turnover
Government announces historic $130bn support package
Wage subsidy to ease mortgage stress, ‘minimise’ defaults
COVID-19 will have ‘dramatic effect’ on mortgage process
Construction spikes before virus shock
Negative interest rates out of the question: RBA
FHLDS allows for pre-approval extension amid COVID-19
Mortgage insurer imposes LMI ‘embargo’
NZ freezes bank dividends
Banking outlook turns negative amid COVID-19 crisis
Auction withdrawal rates continue to climb
RBA urged to expand QE program
Credit losses to ‘more than triple’: S&P
Repayment holidays won’t be treated as credit events: ABA
NSW government urged to freeze land tax
Governments to struggle unwinding ‘unorthodox’ policies
RBA closes $36bn in QE transactions
APRA suspends banking licence issuance
Big banks downgraded by ratings agencies
Digital wallet use soars amid COVID-19 restrictions
State government unveils $440 million for rent relief
Why lockdown would have been ‘inconceivable’ in the GFC
Auction activity falls, no sign of let-up
RBA flags home loan arrears risk due to COVID-19
Auction rates continue to take a battering
Vic expands rental relief to residential tenants
ASBFEO welcomes non-banks to government SME scheme
Economy to yoyo out of recession: IMF
AFCA grants extension to resolve complaints
Labour conditions calm ahead of COVID-19 storm
Former PM questions government-backed loans schemes
AFCA announces two senior appointments
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Auction volumes bounce following Easter lull
Banks draw down $2.4bn from $90bn TFF
Domain rolls out online auction feature
Nine customer-owned banks appointed to SME scheme
Mortgage default rate of 10% not improbable but ‘unlikely’
Bank stockpiles soar as economy braces for historic hit
Stats reveal COVID-19 carnage on jobs
Heritage announces board changes
Housing market ‘relatively resilient’ amid COVID-19
AMP Bank holds firm as group sheds billions
Vic extends first home owner grant amid COVID-19 crisis
Big banks commit to cut turnaround times
Loan relief to disguise ‘true’ credit impact of COVID-19: S&P
ACCC provides CDR exemptions
Housing market to ‘withstand’ crisis: PIPA
Big 4 cashed in on mortgage rate ‘lag period’: ACCC
Banks to withstand sixfold increase in credit losses: S&P
Construction costs rise, rental market strained
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Auction volumes remain subdued
NSW lifts ban on on-site auctions, inspections
APRA approves bank merger
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Dwelling approvals expected to dip post-COVID-19
Loan loss charges cost big banks $6.2bn
Record-low rates to remain for ‘at least’ three years
Details of JobKeeper confirmed
FHB loans reach new heights in March
Neobank slashes savings rates
Genworth earnings dragged into negative territory
Wealth disparity to deteriorate home ownership
Banking royal commission reform deferred
Banks freeze 392,000 home loans
Deferrals, redraws to offset decline in volumes: RBA
Bank CEO resigns, interim appointed
Clearance rate jumps to two-month high
Mortgage auction sites merge
NSW, Victoria open door to stamp duty reform
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Auction ban lifted in Victoria
“Serious” challenges ahead for housing demand: CoreLogic
Labour participation sinks to record low
Non-conforming mortgage arrears bounce
Young mortgagors hit hardest by COVID crisis
ING welcomes digital signatures
New housing sales fall to new low
Auction activity remains ‘below average’
Mortgage deferral total surpasses $150bn
Genworth outlook downgraded to ‘negative’
Borrowers move to unfreeze loan repayments
Major bank ‘accepts the gravity’ of AUSTRAC claims
Big bank credit losses to far exceed mutuals: S&P
COVID-19 shake-up to last for financial services
Finsure announces strategic partnership
Senator calls on banks to extend IO periods
Banks will need to change the way they assess risk: Volt CEO
P&N Bank reduces servicing assessment rate
NSW grants early relief to SMEs
House listings, sale volumes plummet amid COVID-19
Clearance rates hit COVID high
Heritage introduces digital VOI service
FHLDS scheme exhausted
PM fears impact of migration slide on residential sector
Outlook turns negative for mutual banks: Moody’s
Resimac closes $500m RMBS transaction
AFCA receives over 3,000 complaints amid COVID-19
COVID-19 curbs Perth housing recovery
Capitalised mortgage deferral costs ‘entirely manageable’: Lowe
Major bank executive retires
Lowe calls for new monetary policy ‘mindset’
Auction numbers climb as restrictions ease
Stamp duty to be scrapped by 2021, analysts predict
Government to introduce new home-buying stimulus
Calls for negative interest rates renewed
ME Bank called back in for questioning
Australia now in recession, says Frydenberg
Approvals rise but not expected to last
ASIC criticises ME Bank’s handling of redraw changes
Government unveils housing stimulus
Big banks to withstand surge in fintech disruption: S&P
Bank adopts digital DVS, pre-application form
Delinquencies spike ahead of deferral program
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Home sales on the rise despite struggling market
ACCC delays non-major CDR obligations
Auction volumes dipped ahead of long weekend
Bank profits fall 14% despite $16bn rise in approvals
Prospa reports strong Q3 but Q4 hard hit by COVID
Mortgage approval ‘backlog’ drives slump in volumes
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NAB ramps up banker training to ‘raise the bar’
HomeBuilder scheme hotspots revealed
Stimulus wanes bank dependence on foreign funding
CoreLogic announces new GM appointment
Pepper Group prices $700m RMBS
New home sales fall 20%
PM hits back at HomeBuilder criticism
Home buying sentiment stabilises following COVID drag
House values rose in March quarter
RBA optimistic amid early COVID relief
Wisr originations reach pre-COVID levels
Risks flagged over co-borrowing arrangement
Big banks cash in on cashbacks
Job losses soar beyond expectations
Major bank cuts rates, gears up for second round of FHLDS
AMP Capital appoints new CEO
Tweaks to HomeBuilder scheme welcomed
Bank hikes mortgage rates by up to 40 bps
Heritage Bank rolls out grant to hard-hit charities
Bank drawdowns on $90bn TFF dry up
Immigration slump to create gaping hole in housing demand
RMBS backstops to ease mortgage deferral risks
Ratings agency affirms AAA credit rating
NHFIC finalises $562m bond issue
Non-conforming mortgages bearing signs of COVID strain
Banks on board for new loans program
Temporary changes to banking code approved
COVID-induced job losses ‘less likely’ to hit borrowers
Auction volumes hit nine-week high
MyState increases loan provisions, proposes capital raise
Court weighs in on benchmarks, ‘belt tightening’
Government, banks mull action on loan deferrals
Suncorp Bank appoints new CEO
Half of Aussie mortgagors don’t have a will
‘Watershed’ open banking regime commences
Societe Generale pleads guilty to client money offences
Plunge in building approvals ‘only the start’
Open banking benefits reduced under current rules, warns fintech
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Inaugural loan approved through CDR regime
COVID-19 demand shocks rattle Melbourne housing
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Auction clearance rates up, volumes down
Borrowers fail to cash in on lower rates
Hold off on home buying, say analysts
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RBA unmoved ahead of September ‘shock’
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Banks announce expanded loan deferral policies
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Tasmania begins accepting HomeBuilder applications
Neobank settles $40m in mortgages in first 7 months
Deferral extensions ‘significantly raise’ credit quality risks
Mortgage approvals take historic hit
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Deferral expiry will not dent housing: buyer’s agent
Major bank cracks down on borrowing capacity
Victoria offers $5,000 grants to struggling SMEs
Melbourne lockdown raises auction withdrawal
HomeBuilder sparks surge in home sales
Auction withdrawals swell amid social distancing
ME Bank CEO to step down
Building activity waned ahead of COVID drag
AOFM to invest $30m in Wisr warehouse
Housing sentiment defies broader mood
Housing market to withstand jobless surge: PIPA
Major bank accused of interest rate ‘collusion’
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HIA welcomes new JobTrainer program
Melbourne lockdown to drag clearance rates
Rental demand falls amid COVID-19
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RBA acknowledges HomeBuilder boost
JobKeeper extended to 2021
Credit crunch could ‘exacerbate’ price falls
Loan deferral strategy to flatten the curve: APRA
Volt Bank adopts IBM fraud protection solution
Government confirms record-high budget deficit
Deutsche Bank CEO joins Westpac
Home prices won’t return to peak until ‘middle of decade’
Auswide withstands ‘significant increase’ in FHB volumes
BOQ arrears rise, raises COVID provisions
Auction drop-off less drastic in Melbourne lockdown 2.0
HomeBuilder sparks FHB land enquiry spike
Resimac issues $1bn RMBS transaction
TFF drawdowns to ‘ramp up’: RBA
NSW temporarily extends stamp duty relief for FHBs
Former bank MD joins economic recovery taskforce
Vic unveils $150m homelessness package
APRA tells banks to halve dividends
COVID-19 puts the brakes on rental values
Foreign buyer interest up in Australia
Major bank to partially close 114 regional branches
Xinja partners with cloud services provider
New stamp duty concessions to create price ‘cluster’
Housing approvals sink to eight-year low
Prospa reports improved demand from SMEs
COVID crisis triggers slide in Genworth earnings
Auction success rate jumps as volumes slump
New LMI concessions heightening risks, warn analysts
COVID economy triggers third monthly fall in home values
New Melbourne ‘disaster payment’ announced as businesses close
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RBA issues update, analysts tout policy changes
SME Guarantee Scheme a ‘disappointment’ for SMEs: Banjo
Borrowers reluctant to ditch loan deferrals
AMP appoints head of real estate business
MyBusiness to host free event for business owners
AMP Australia chief steps down
Housing values face triple-pronged ‘test’
HomeBuilder construction period extended in Victoria
JobKeeper tweaked again
ME Bank appoints chief risk officer
RBA dims housing investment outlook
Melbourne records strong auction success rate
NHFIC to fund $100m in affordable housing projects
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APRA resumes issuing banking licences
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Government policy widening affordable housing gap
‘Wagyu and shiraz’ case costs taxpayers millions
HomeBuilder ‘arrests’ home sales decline
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Unemployment ticks up despite jobs boost
Pepper prices $1bn RMBS
AMP Bank earnings sink 30%
Inner city rental stock unnerved by border closures
Red tape squeezing FHBs out of market: HIA
Melbourne lockdown pounds auction volumes
RBA governor defends stance on negative interest rates
Personal loan borrower credit ratings boosted during COVID-19
Credit union and bank to merge
AMP to publish harassment report
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ACT bucks national housing trend
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Bank reduces fixed rates
Suncorp’s loan book contracts, bank earnings slide
Non-major bank ‘pauses’ FHLDS loans
AMP chairman, senior executive step down
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Banks avert mortgage crisis in RBA stress test
Citi promotes internally for head of banking
Resimac settlements propelled by speedy turnaround times
Prospa loan originations thumped by COVID-19
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Bank slashes variable rates
Wisr reports 95% spike in loan originations
Analysts forecast out-of-cycle mortgage rate hikes
FHLDS grants four-year head start to FHBs
RBA maintains monetary policy settings
East coast capitals drag down home values
Economists upbeat about housing affordability
Major banks to face multipronged earnings test
Economy officially in recession as GDP sinks
Stalled migration to hammer housing demand
COVID-induced arrears jump looming: S&P
CoreLogic hires new head of financial services solutions
COVID ‘cloud’ weighs on spring housing season
Melbourne auctions come to standstill
RedZed prices $400m RMBS
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COVID-19 shakes business conditions across states
Iress makes executive appointment
Mortgage approvals surge in ‘last hurrah’ for housing
Genworth announces board reshuffle
Wisr makes two executive appointments
Resimac issues NZ$300m RMBS
Melbourne CBD faces $110bn hit over next 5 years
Deferral exits surpass new deferrals for first time
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Melbourne auction market in hibernation
Bulk of deferral customers restart payments: CUA
Major bank reports ‘ferocious’ cyber attacks since COVID-19
Value of housing stock falls by $98bn
RBA notes ‘subdued’ business loan activity
Heartland secures funding for reverse mortgage business
Home sales spike points to HomeBuilder boost: HIA
Major bank moves business banking tool to cloud
Pepper reintroduces pre-COVID credit policies
ME Bank looks to e-signatures, digital loan process
Inner-city rent values hit harder amid COVID-19
Non-bank announces $20m equity raise
Auction success rate rockets despite Melbourne
Volt to develop BaaS digital platform
Warning issued over ‘sleeper risk’ borrowers
RBA open to trimming record-low cash rate
COVID costs dent Heritage’s bottom line
Fund managers warned to be ‘true to label’
FHBs bearing heavier deposit burden: Domain
Businesses seek to automate credit decisions: report
Knowledge gap delays home ownership: UBank
High auction withdrawals persist in Melbourne
BOQ director to step down
Government announces $800m digital business plan
Buyer demand drives up Perth house prices
Detached housing approvals boom
8.5 per cent of loans still have deferrals
Melbourne drags national housing value
BOQ’s COVID provisions hit $135m
Melbourne homes linger longer on market
Country braces for ‘significant’ budget
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RBA paves way for November cut
Shipton 'steps aside' over relocation expenses
Inflation ticks above market expectations
Loan deferral exits pick up pace
Mortgage data now included in open banking
RBA makes Melbourne Cup rate move
RBA makes Melbourne Cup rate call
Treasury details JobMaker rules, eliminates sole traders
Job concerns still rife in financial services
Cash rate won’t rise for 3 years: RBA
Fintech launches broking arm
RBA reflects on falling business credit demand
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APRA updates guidance for bank equity investments
Majors saw no net mortgage growth in NSW in October
Strong mortgage demand bucks credit trend
COVID-19 economic crisis not Great Depression: CBA
Economy poised for ‘sustainable’ recovery: Moody’s
RBA announces December cash rate decision
Australia no longer in recession
Low population growth to curb house price rise: RBA
House prices to surpass pre-COVID levels in ‘early 2021’
Prepare for ‘big, disruptive events’, says APRA
NextGen.Net launches benchmark reporting
Over half of all Aussies at risk of vulnerability: survey
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APRA consults on updates to credit standards
APRA consults on capital framework changes
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Plenti sets up $100m green warehouse facility
ASIC slams school banking programs
Melbourne lockdown amplifies financial stress
COVID-19-hit employees increasingly relying on personal debt
Mutual banks continue growth after a difficult year
GDP to regain lost ground in 2021: report
Stimulus wind-down to fuel housing affordability stress
CBA predicts 2021 economic recovery
COVID-19 prompts faster loan repayment goals
Aussies prioritise ‘building up rainy day savings’
Low rates could see 30% house price rise: RBA
Collateralised borrowing spiked amid financial stress: RBA
Shipton agrees to step down as ASIC chair
RBA makes surprise February cash rate call
RBA makes February cash rate call
Current rates to stay ‘as long as necessary’: RBA
Mortgage stress mounts as support winds back
Social housing key to post-COVID recovery: study
House price rise, household debt a risk to banks
Hume dismisses call to use super for mortgage deposits
RBA makes March cash rate decision
GDP figures confirm economic recovery
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RBA rate forecasts defy global view
Job losses on the horizon as JobKeeper ends
Household wealth posts record quarterly growth
RBA makes April cash rate decision
House boom may draw to a close: economist
‘Homes should be at the heart of the budget’: REIA
RBA makes May cash rate decision
Financial wellbeing at record high: CBA
Victoria hands down budget 2021-22
New date for Better Business Summit Melbourne
RBA reveals rate decision for June
JobKeeper windback cut jobs, but Treasury expects rebound
NHFIC releases Family Home Guarantee price caps
Family Home Guarantee price caps face scrutiny
S&P upgrades Australia, major banks’ outlook
House price rise jeopardises economy: UNSW
Australia has second-highest mortgage debt in OECD
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Charter Hall exec to chair NHFIC
Owner-occupied loans march ahead of investors: APRA
COVID-19 to amplify house price surge: KPMG
Banks welcome NSW COVID support
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AFCA appoints 6 new ombudsmen
Owning home key to financial wellness: YFW
Resimac plants 40,000 trees in carbon offset program
Cash rate call made amid lockdown uncertainty
New home sales down by a fifth: HIA
Debt stress rose before latest lockdowns
Lockdowns temper home buying plans: CBA
Domain to repay JobKeeper, scales up brokerage
NSW removes lockdown exemption for investors
Home buying sentiment slides: NAB
Westpac begins COVID antigen testing pilot
CBA begins vaccine program, testing
Regional Vic, WA SMEs given COVID support
Dwelling approvals fall for 4th consecutive month: ABS
Breaking the stigma surrounding mental health: Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Bank CEOs quizzed on housing affordability
Surging house prices drive record household wealth
CBA to show customers their carbon footprint
FHLDS debt-to-income ratios fell in FY21
Federal Treasurer backs economic recovery as NSW emerges from lockdown
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Banks announce disaster relief for Victorian storm victims
CBA launches joint initiative on climate change’s economic impact
Home-ownership schemes a ‘catch-22’: REA
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NAB signs up to Sympli ELN
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Government confirms RBA board appointment
Housing affordability down 15.6%: Bluestone
Qld recorded highest interstate migrants during pandemic: REA
Banks announce disaster relief for flood victims
Mortgage stress hit low during state lockdowns: Roy Morgan
Mortgage industry poll launches ahead of federal election
Preliminary weekly sales spike by 41% over 2021
Government to revamp Pension Loans Scheme
2021 becomes the biggest auction year on record
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Home loan affordability improving: Bluestone
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Westpac NZ chief economist moves to government
RBA to hike cash rate in August: Westpac
Loan settlements rebound, and refinances hit record highs
Lender economist sceptical on 2022 cash rate rise
Tasmania leads economic performance
Nearly half of CRA recipients in housing stress
‘Creative financing’ needed for home ownership: Stephen Jones MP
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‘Too early’: RBA governor keeps rate watchers guessing
Big four joins majors in offering bushfire relief
Australia’s ‘financial wellbeing’ drops slightly: CBA
Housing supply needs to be more flexible: RBA governor
Regional migration more than doubled during the pandemic
Demand for personal loans up, as BNPL eased
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Correction in housing expected: Former treasurer Peter Costello
More disaster assistance flows to flood victims
RBA governor says 2022 rate hike is ‘plausible’
Customer-owned banks cooperate to provide flood support
Housing inaffordability could risk social cohesion
Customer-owned banks warn of flood scams
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WA urged to reform stamp duty for FHBs, seniors
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Regional home guarantee set to make a ‘real difference’
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RBA bides time as inflation accelerates
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Major banks revise cash rate forecasts
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Labor leader acknowledges cash rate/unemployment ‘mistake’
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Looming rate rises knock borrower confidence: Westpac
High schools urged to reform financial literacy approach
Time to fix rates or risk mortgage stress, report warns
2022 sees home buyers ‘return to the capitals’
March quarter shows housing sentiment steady: NAB
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Rate hike forecasts continue to shift
Australian property market: ‘Finally hit the wall’
Inflation hits highest level in 22 years
Mainland Australia closes in on Tasmania’s economic ranking
‘No choice’ for RBA: Industry tips May rate hike
Unit values up $5k in 1Q22
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RBNZ to plot out DTI restrictions framework
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Home values stall amid rate hike fears
‘Now was the right time’: RBA raises cash rate
First home buyers ‘active’ during March
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Households prepared for soaring rates, inflation: RBA
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80% of borrowers have savings buffer, new survey finds
New listings give buyers upper hand
Australians tighten home-buying budgets
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Consumers bracing for ‘steep’ rate rises: Westpac
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RBA considered 40-bp cash rate raise
Consumer spending key to RBA’s rate decisions: ANZ
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Treasurer Chalmers outlines economic priorities
CBA sticks to economic forecast following Labor win
NZ lifts interest rates
ASIC didn’t appeal ‘Wagyu and Shiraz’ case due to pandemic: Former ASIC deputy chair
Liberals should continue super for housing push, says senator
RBA should have hiked earlier: Stephen Koukoulas
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Tasmanian budget reveals greater investment to FHB, supply schemes
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APRA forecasts rising mortgage portfolio losses
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ANZ predicts 40-bp cash rate hike for June
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RBNZ winds back dividend restrictions for banks
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Economists split between 25 or 40-bp rate hike
Consumers boosted savings by almost 50% during COVID: CBA
RBA opts for 50-bp cash rate hike
NHFIC names 5 new lenders to FHLDS
RBA tipped to repeat 50-bp hike
Outsized rate rise to steepen property downturn: Bluestone
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Triple whammy 50-bp cash rate hikes tipped by NAB
Australian home values top $10 trillion
Borrower sentiment falling as inflation soars: ANZ
Treasurer says inflation will put pressure on October budget
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Capital city clearance rates plummet
Australians must prepare as inflation is ‘too high’, says Lowe
Consumer sentiment creeps towards recessionary levels
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Rising interest rates will outweigh house price falls: Moody’s
NSW commits another $500m into housing
Fears US recession may impact Australia
Lowe expects to consider 25 or 50-bp rate hike
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Savings to cushion borrowers from rate spikes: RBA
Cash rate to hit 2.6% by February: Westpac
ASIC wins Cigno appeal
Positive uptick in home lending: APRA
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Cash rate hike prediction steers towards 50 bps
Home loan commitments increase after April tumble
Lowe slams another 50-bp cash rate on Australians
Home-building approvals drop in May
Borrowers reach into savings buffer amid rate hike: Domain
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Treasurer flags ‘wellbeing’ as key focus for federal budget
Housing key driver of incoming inflation: ANZ
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Rates to boost by 50 bps, pause by September: Westpac
Government flood support expanded
Clearance rates creep back up in July
Planning failures deepening the flood crisis: ABC reveals
RBNZ hikes cash rate to 2.5%
Cash rate to hit 2.35% by November: NAB
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Fixed-rate ‘cliff’ to impact consumer spending
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New Zealand inflation hits highest in 32 years
Less than 20% think now is a good time to get a mortgage: NAB data
Cash rate to pass 3% by November: ANZ
Household equity to ward off debt concerns: RBA
RBA Review will 'refine and reform' rather than revolutionise: Treasurer
Boosting productivity will help steer inflation back down: Lowe
Queensland property settlements topped the nation
RBA governor warns another 50-bp jump likely
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Clearance rates remain below 60%
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Home loan commitments stick above decade average: CommSec
Inflation surges to highest figure since GST introduction
‘Rate rises do and will hurt’: Treasurer
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Mortgage lending continues steady growth
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RBA August rate hike closes in
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Mortgage costs, living expenses increase over June quarter: ABS
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Borrowers hesitant for higher than 80% LVR
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Owner-occupier demand cools over 2022 as investors lift
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UK scraps mortgage buffers
ABS to release monthly inflation data
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RBNZ boosts cash rate to 3%
NSW commits to flood buy-back and land swap scheme
RBA keeps options open for September
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Consultation opens for CDR expansion to non-banks
RBA establishes new panel to ‘strengthen dialogue’ with private sector
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Australians opt for variable rates: CBA data
Economists expect upswing in house prices by 2024
Housing sentiment lowest on record, Westpac data shows
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Younger Australians flock to regions
Home approvals nudged up
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Permanent migration cap to increase by 35,000
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RBA confirms 2.35 per cent cash rate
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Flexible inflation target puts rules-based approach in spotlight
Broker satisfaction on the rise, amid bank closures
CBA calls October 25-bp cash-rate hike
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APRA outlines plans to ‘modernise’
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Lowe expects rate hikes to scale back
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Building inflation rises to near 50-year high
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RBA makes a case for slowing rate rises
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1 in 4 Aussies ‘highly concerned’ about further rate rises: NAB
Brokers now facilitate 71.7% of mortgages
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Rates’ stress compounded via labour market downturn: Westpac
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Major bank sets $6bn affordable housing target
Construction backlog holds up sector
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85% of CFOs worried about bank failures
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Largest banks survive APRA stress test
Rate pause expectations strengthen as inflation falls
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April cash rate holds at 3.60%
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RBNZ lifts official cash rate by 50 bps
Majors tweak terminal rate forecasts
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RBA to have 2 boards as part of major shake-up
Chalmers welcomes RBA review, appoints 2 new RBA board members
RBA board isn’t meek, says governor Philip Lowe
Spike in mortgage risk looms for 2023: PEXA
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Inflation falls from peak
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30% of mortgagors ‘at risk’ if RBA raise rates: Roy Morgan
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Cash rate hits 11-year high
‘Further tightening may be required’, RBA warns
Greens calls on government to freeze mortgage rates
Consumer confidence may have lifted too early
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Mortgage costs increase by almost 80%
Economic forecasting can be wrong, RBA warns
Shadow assistant treasurer resigns
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Housing a ‘big priority’ in 2023 budget: Treasurer
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Home buying intentions down 13.9%: CBA
ABS to produce monthly CPI
‘Toxic’ deterioration in lending conditions: Fed Reserve
NAB ups its cash rate forecast
RBA reveals another hike ‘may be required’
Renters experiencing more financial pressure than home owners
Former RBA boss Glenn Stevens knows inflation is deadly
‘Things are going to get worse’ for Aussie banks, warns asset manager
Women still interested in property, despite uncertainty
Consumer confidence hits lowest monthly average since 1990
Dwelling approvals hit ‘lowest level’ in over a decade: ABS
April inflation data weakens RBA outlook: Economists
15% of variable-rate borrowers face negative cash flow: RBA
Banks predict rate pause for June
Drop in refinancing likely to be short-lived
Further tightening may be required as house prices rise
Serviceability buffers to cushion banks from credit losses
ANZ-Suncorp merger won’t ‘substantially’ lessen competition: ANZ
Latest GDP figures revealed amid mounting uncertainty
RBA monitoring arrears on the path to lower inflation
National loan growth to slow: Fitch Ratings
New borrowers have ‘far lower’ resilience to rate hikes
Home Guarantee places ‘still available’
Home buying intentions up almost 15% in May: CBA
RBA ‘likely’ to hike in July and August as employment rises
NZ enters recession
June rate call was ‘finely balanced’ between pause and hike: RBA
Extended downturn could hit most mortgaged regions: CoreLogic
Major banks agree cash rate peak is 4.6%
RBA governor announcement expected in July
Recession risk ‘now very high’: Shane Oliver
Concerns mount over persistently high inflation: ANZ
May inflation data cools as building costs ease
Government has a ‘role to play’ in curbing inflation: AMP
Mortgage cliff could raise repayments by 63%
Rate hike might still be imminent despite inflation fall
RBA holds, but for how long?
Prime Minister ‘welcomes’ RBA rate pause
Economist tips rate cut by mid-2024
New RBA governor announced
Great uncertainty around global interest rates: CBA
Treasury aims to fill RBA deputy governor spot ‘swiftly’
Mortgage stress tipped to increase in late 2023: illion
Mortgage costs weighed on RBA’s cash rate decision
Rate hikes drive down home sales: HIA
Steady unemployment rate poses rate uncertainty: Economists
Rent growth to slow as rates peak: CoreLogic
Government unveils preference for PC chair
Fears of persistent commercial lending challenges: NAB
RBA releases meeting dates for 2024
Easing consumer spending to weigh on inflation data: Economists
Mortgage application down amid financial hardship: Equifax
CPI data points towards cash rate hold: Economists
Australia ‘should avoid’ recession: Pepper Money CFO
30% of mortgage holder face mortgage stress: Roy Morgan
Mortgage repayments remain steady amid job security: NAB
More rate hikes risk prolonged downturn: HIA
Brokers witness renewed demand amid rising house values
Property sales remain above pre-pandemic levels in FY23
Cash rate peak revised down: Economists
RBA ‘likely’ to pause in August: CreditorWatch
Cash rate remains at 4.1% in August
$20bn in home loans refinanced in June: ABS
Borrowers driven to ‘desperate measures’ to meet repayments: Survey
Record living costs linked to mortgage rates: ABS
Majors tweak rate forecasts
‘Historical high’ for mortgage repayments projected: RBA
Green loans an ‘attractive prospect’ for carbon-free transition: RBA
Consumer sentiment ‘deeply pessimistic’
NAB economist expects elevated Q3 CPI
1 million borrowers face fixed-rate cliff: RBA
ANZ halves cashback offers
Life decisions postponed due to high rates: Mortgage Choice
Rate hikes ‘working as intended’: RBA
RBNZ holds cash rate for second consecutive month
Labour market showing signs of easing: Economists
Spending to ‘slow significantly’ as mortgage repayments rise: AMP
1.5 million mortgagors ‘at risk’ of stress in July: Roy Morgan
Arrears not expected to peak until 2024: S&P
Reverse mortgage lender eyes Australia’s ageing population
CPI at 4.9% in July: ABS
Big 4 agree on September cash rate hold
Almost 50% of Australians hold no confidence in RBA
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Unlikely change in economic outlook due to GDP figures: Economists
Economy on track for a soft landing: ANZ
Qld government appoints new Under Treasurer
Mortgagor confidence up, but overall sentiment still languishes
Softness in spending likely to continue into 2024: CBA
Rate cuts could come by March 2024, say AMP, CBA
Rate anxiety affecting 75% of mortgagors
Unemployment rate holds steady at 3.7%: ABS
RBA waiting for full rate hike effects
‘Opposing forces’ to face housing market: NAB
Fed Reserve holds but another hike still possible
Monthly CPI expected to return above 5%: Economists
August CPI fulfils market expectations
Weakest demand for credit since 2005: ABS
Chalmers denies allegations of ‘radical change’ at RBA
Economists forecast a cash rate hold in October
RBA flags 'significant uncertainties' in economic outlook
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Mortgage stress risk continues to rise: Roy Morgan
Fixed-rate cliff ‘so far failed to materialise’: PEXA
Resi mortgage delinquency rates continue to rise: Moody’s
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RBA notes mortgage pressures, but suggests no systemic risk
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Calls for ‘land tax discount’ as vacancy rates drop
Consumer confidence climbs, but rate rise concern continues
Rate hikes may resume in November: Economists
Repayments now ‘almost 10%’ of household income: RBA
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Consumer credit stress still hasn’t peaked: illion
RBA’s ‘low tolerance’ for inflation increases hike risk: economists
Labour market remains tight over September: ABS
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Upward pressure on inflation expected
Q3 CPI shifts cash rate expectations
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Inflation ‘twice as heavy’ on low-income cash flows: Bullock
RBA undecided on increasing rates: Bullock
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Mortgage levels sit above decade averages: CBA
Mortgage stress risk to rise if RBA hikes: Roy Morgan
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Market split 50/50 on interest rate decision
Cup Day hike to take 'heat out of the housing upswing'
‘A difficult day’ for mortgagors: Treasurer
Arrears still tracking below pre-COVID-19 levels
RBA revises up forecasts
Record WPI unlikely to force RBA hike: ANZ
Unemployment rate reverses September decline: ABS
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RBA reveals reason behind November rate hike
Majority of older Australians think they will outlive their savings
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Mortgage serviceability continues to deteriorate: ANZ/CoreLogic
Monetary policy ‘taming the inflation beast’: CreditorWatch
Rate hike reprieve likely for December
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Christmas comes early: RBA holds
Signs of credit risk improve despite higher rates
Serviceability resilience ‘surprising’ in high rate environment: CoreLogic
Household savings drop to lowest level since 2007: ABS
Treasurer, RBA reveal conduct of monetary policy statement
Affordability at ‘new lows’: REIA
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MYEFO shows $6.5bn towards housing: Treasurer
Unemployment ticks up to 3.9%: ABS
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‘Encouraging signs of progress’: RBA
Borrowers may ‘need to tough it out’: Koch
Economic pressures anticipated in 2024: Chalmers
Recession still possible in 2024: AMP
RBA easing cycle influenced by Fed Reserve: ANZ
Housing challenges spurred on by ageing population
‘High chance’ of RBA achieving its goals in 2024: CBA
Signs of disinflation expected in upcoming CPI data: Economist
November CPI defies market expectations
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Mortgage stress down despite Cup Day hike: Roy Morgan
Cash rate cuts predicted by August: Finder
Australia should bring in more lending curbs: IMF
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1 in 5 cutting back to pay down mortgage: NAB
December CPI forecast below RBA’s expectations: Economists
Concerns arise over stage 3 tax cuts
Revised stage 3 cuts ‘a plan for middle Australia’: PM
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Home loan stress rises following consecutive declines: Roy Morgan
Mortgage demand lifts as interest rates stabilise: Equifax
Inflation growth at 2-year low
December CPI points towards February cash rate hold
New mortgage lending drops for first time in 5 months
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No change expected for cash rate
RBA holds, further increases 'not ruled out': Bullock
Mortgage repayments ‘still rising’: RBA
Federal government introduces stage 3 tax cut legislation
Employee households ‘most impacted’ by mortgage interest charges: ABS
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RBA could consider rate cuts before inflation target: Bullock
Will the RBA cut rates before hitting inflation target?
Consumer sentiment bolstered by rate decisions
RBA reveals looming uncertainties around inflation forecast
Unemployment up, but remains stable: ABS
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RBA releases reasoning behind cash rate decision
Domain calls for government action to support FHBs
Former treasurer warns against creating new RBA boards
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Inflation stays at 2-year low
RMBS prime arrears continue to rise: S&P
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Levels of mortgage stress continue to climb: Roy Morgan
Cost-of-living relief for home owners urged by REIA
GDP growth slightly below RBA’s forecast
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Arrears to rise as repayments outpace income growth: Moody’s
Qld to become first to deliver Help to Buy
Budget to include additional cost-of-living measures
Reserve Bank to hold interest rates steady
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Timeline for inflation target ‘remains uncertain’ as RBA holds
Australian mortgage rates increase faster than international peers
‘We’re uncertain, we don’t know’, Bullock on rates outlook
Rapid population growth worsening housing supply shortage: UDIA
Labour Force data could make for a cautious RBA
Borrowers continue to service debts on time: RBA
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Home buying sentiment at 15-month high: Westpac
Mortgage stress up despite no rate rise: Roy Morgan
Monthly CPI unchanged for third consecutive month
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Rate moves not considered in March meeting, RBA reveals
Housing affordability ‘one of the biggest policy issues’: Dutton
Residential dwelling prices drive up household wealth: ABS
Broker market share at record high
New loan commitments rebound: ABS
Home buying sentiment falls after record high: Westpac
Australia’s debt service ratio ‘extraordinary’: CBA
A new payroll tax burden
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March quarter CPI expected to drop under 4%
Labour market showing signs of easing: ABS
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Industry bodies call for greater HAFF funding
Annual inflation eases for fifth consecutive quarter: ABS
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March CPI overshoots RBA and lender expectations
Migration levels affecting rents, not house prices: CoreLogic
SA tops HIA Housing Scorecard
Cash rate peak may hit 5.1%: Economist
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Mortgage demand drops in March quarter: Equifax
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Shadow treasurer slams Help to Buy, pushes super for housing
Mortgage interest charges rose 7% in March quarter: ABS
High-density approvals reach 12-year low
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Home Guarantee Scheme reaches new milestone
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‘We might have to raise, we might not’: Bullock
Victorian Homebuyer Fund to end next year
Economists remain firm on rate cuts this year
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WA increases stamp duty exemption threshold
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Australians planning to save tax cut earnings
Housing ‘a big focus’ for the budget 2024/25
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Wages growth past its peak: Economists
Will the budget affect the timeline on rate cuts?
Unemployment up to 4.1%: ABS
UNSW receives grant to develop Housing Analytics Lab
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Cost-of-living causing milestone delays: Finder
RBA avoided ‘excessive fine-tuning’ during May decision
Home buying sentiment showing signs of improvement: Westpac
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Increased incomes moderating mortgage stress: Roy Morgan
WA outperforms on UDIA Housing Index
Industry reels from AFR reporting on broker industry
April CPI will ‘test RBA’s patience’: Economist
Prime RMBS arrears hit 1%
A new broker market share record
City dwellers move to the regions in droves: CBA
RBA likely to be ‘comforted’ by FWC wage decision
Housing supply likely to worsen before it improves: Economist
GDP expected to slump: Economists
GDP at slowest growth rate since COVID-19
SA removes stamp duty threshold for FHBs
RBA ‘won’t hesitate’ to hike if inflation remains sticky
Master Builders calls for construction industry reform
Home prices to increase 6% in 2024: Westpac
Mutual merger mania
More falling behind on repayments despite ‘contained’ lending risks
Total dwelling values show subdued growth: ABS
Major bank shifts rate call
Mortgagor spending eases month on month: Major bank
Unemployment rate slightly down: ABS
RBA to hold the line in June decision
RBA calls June cash rate
Rate hike considered; rate cut was not
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Loan discharges have increased: RBA
Monthly CPI surges
Mortgage stress expected to fall in the wake of stage 3 tax cuts
RBA tipped to embrace ‘lower for longer’ strategy
RBA steadfast in inflation forecast despite upside risks
How would another rate rise impact the housing market?
‘RBA cash rate will remain unchanged throughout the year’, says Bendigo Bank
‘Housing affordability to worsen’ as industry confidence drops
Mortgage demand dips in May
‘The average new loan size has hit a new record high’
Consumers expecting the worst as rate rise worries see abrupt increase
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Greater Western Sydney experiencing a ‘lending boom’
Mortgage holder spending halves YOY
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Rate hike would ‘offset the benefit’ of tax cuts
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Housing finance has climbed well above decade averages
CPI figures could ‘make or break’ case for rate hike
Will the 2Q24 CPI figures be enough to trigger a rate hike?
Are high interest rates ‘outstripping growth’ in home lending?
‘End of the Aussie shout’ as cost of living stings
RBA holds; inflation path has been ‘slow and bumpy’
Long-term business confidence lacking as pressure mounts
Experts weigh in on the RBA cash rate hold
RBA ‘doesn’t expect inflation to be back to 2–3% until the end of 2025’
Mortgage repayments the main factor in living cost increases
Trends impacting the mortgage industry
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Rate rise fears dissipate; buyer sentiment at new lows
Unemployment rate reaches highest level since November 2021
Annual spending among mortgage holders ramps up
Business failures set to increase across the country
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SMEs unwavering in investment opportunities amid economic headwinds
Stage 3 tax cuts driving lowered mortgage stress levels
Monthly inflation dips following government rebates roll-out
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Aussie SMEs embrace non-bank lenders for investment
Brokers report shift in repayment concerns as cost of living bites
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High interest rates are ‘necessary’
Unemployment fears rise as rate expectations ease
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Mortgagor spending edges down
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Rate cut could be around the corner
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Sydney property bubble to pop when rates rise, says HSBC
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Sydney property boom won’t stop further rate cuts
Fears grow for future of Sydney property prices
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Brisbane property market booms while other capitals struggle
RBA decision may reflect property concerns
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Property groups divided over FHB plan
Hockey’s super scheme triggers property bubble backlash
Property spruikers pursue ties with SMSF industry
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Rate cut drives Melbourne property surge
Asian demand drives expansion for property group
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Australian and Chinese property prices influencing cash rate
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Major bank flags ‘inexorable’ property slowdown
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Rate cut triggers fears for property market
Major bank drops SMSF property loans
Sydney continues to lead property price growth
ASIC cracks down on SMSF property groups
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ATO acts on 'large number' of property spruiking cases
Sydney property boom might be in its dying days
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Banks’ property exposure continues to rise
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Investors ditch shares for property
ATO turns attention to property ‘rorts’
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Negative gearing cuts 'dangerous', says property council
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Property price growth soars in Sydney and Melbourne
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ASIC muscles in on property investment schemes
China leads Asia Pacific for commercial property
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Chinese investors snap up $12.5 billion of Aussie property
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Foreign buyers drive commercial property sales
Sydney property market sees double-digit growth
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Sydney leads Asia Pacific for property investment
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Business confidence brightens commercial property outlook
ATO launches property crackdown
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Mortgage bonds safe from property downturn: S&P
Sydney and Melbourne property showing ‘worrying signs’
Property group sees ‘unprecedented’ foreign investment in 2015
More Australians gearing up to enter property market
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Regional NSW tops property hotspot rankings
Property risks rising with new supply pipeline
‘Stretched’ property market to turn negative, says economist
Foreigners forced to sell property
Property investment ‘to get a whole lot harder’
‘Hot’ commercial property benefits from share market uncertainty
Property group rejects Macquarie offer
Rate hikes ‘demolish’ property boom as prices fall
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Lawyer warns property downturn will spur ‘SMSF failures’
Bank repossessions rise as fading boom hits property market
Property to remain at top of ATO's hit list
SMSFs advised to reduce property exposure
Sydney property market is delicately poised, says analyst
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Brisbane takes out top spot for property investment
RBA flags ‘increasing risk’ in property market
Asian investors favour Aussie property
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Sydney suffers slowdown in property price growth
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Time to ‘de-risk’ away from property: PIMCO
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Investors shifting toward commercial property
Property still top for wealth creation: Symond
CBA launches property app
Govt urged to appoint property commissioner
Property investors missing out on tax breaks
Falling home sales point to property downturn
Hobart dominates capitals for property price growth
Chinese property investment doubles
RBA raises fresh fears over Chinese property investment
Property spruiker jailed for fraud
Housing ‘vulnerable’ to property crash
Property investors want action for improved affordability
Charterhill boss charged over SMSF property deals
Investors return to property
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New tax could delay property sales
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APRA, property developers kill Aussie real estate boom
Government admits to 'inefficient' property tax
Foreigners retreat from residential property market: NAB
Property becomes ‘welcome mat’ for foreign money launderers
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Reverse mortgages to double as Baby Boomers tap property
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Chinese demand for property has fallen 50%, says McGrath
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Aussie property investors remain bullish
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Although dwelling approvals fell in August they remain at very high levels
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Banks offering ‘significant discounts’ to property investors
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NSW stamp duty reform is limited: PropTrack
NSW stamp duty reform should go further: Domain
Housing lifts household wealth to record figure: ABS
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Auction activity continues to fall, clearance rates lift marginally
Victoria appoints new Minister for Housing following reshuffle
Outright ownership falls over 25 years: ABS
More than 20% of homes sell for more than $1m
40% leveraging home equity to get ahead on repayments: NAB
Housing prices cool at fastest rate in over 30 years
Sydney, Melbourne drive housing value downturn over June
Clearance rates at lowest level since April 2020
Distressed listings launch over June: SQM Research
New mortgages lift nationally over June: PEXA
House development decline drives approval downfall
Home-buying ambitions continue to sink: CBA
New listings bump back over June: PropTrack
‘Inadequate’: Coronis CEO challenges government’s housing schemes
Australian housing prices continue fall
Tasmanian housing stakeholders unite to address support measure gaps
New residential construction continues to decline nationally: ABS
Clearance rates fall for sixth consecutive week: CoreLogic
Almost half of Australian homes lost value over latest quarter
Foreign investment fee increases to fund housing reform agenda
House values tipped to sink 15% by 2023’s end
Refinancing surges by 29% across east coast during FY22
Housing price downswing ‘comparable’ with GFC onset: CoreLogic
Owner-occupier refinancing smashed records in June: ABS
No improvement to dwelling approvals over June: ABS
Distressed listings continue recent uptick over July: SQM Research
Clearance rates at lowest since May 2020: Domain
Housing market continues cool-down over July quarter: CoreLogic
July listings record largest yoy increase for 12 years
Business credit applications fall for the 1st time in over a year
Mortgage demand continues to fall, according to latest Equifax data
Regional housing values dip over latest quarter: CoreLogic
‘8 years of no leadership’: Housing initiatives face uphill battle
NSW government extends AIF for 3rd round
ACT investors threaten to sell in light of legislative amendments
Qld building company goes into liquidation
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2-year rent freeze plan slammed as ‘farfetched and unrealistic’
Commercial real estate enticing lenders, finds CBRE
Regional housing crisis fuels job crisis
PEXA settles more than $900bn in FY22
Housing downturn is accelerating, finds CoreLogic
Prime Minister earmarks further $575m for social housing
Auction levels nationally fall
Warning issued over off-the-plan purchases in Qld
REIQ calls for repeal of ‘illogical’ Qld land tax regime
Government introduces incentive for pensioners to downsize
Disasters cost households more than $1000, study reveals
Qld expands housing panel to tackle the growing crisis
Aussie August housing values continued slide
AFCA receives over 900 complaints following recent floods
NSW home values fell $500 a day over June quarter: ABS
1 in 3 interstate buyers turning attention to Qld properties
Housing market filter more ‘complex’ than it seems, research reveals
Auction numbers highest since late June
Updated Qld property law legislation open for public review
WA ranks as Australia’s 2nd-most affordable state: REIWA
Victorian leaders to gather over affordable housing crisis
Builder revenue up 8.8% but fewer homes built
Australian home buyers ‘back in driver’s seat’
Property seekers on the lookout for greener homes
Public holidays and the AFL reduce auction traffic
Regional Aussies get government first home buyer boost
Qld scraps land tax revisions
Prices to drop 8% this year: CBA
Construction costs hit 20-year high
Property Council CEO to step down
Clearance rates at highest level since May
Treasurer’s first investor roundtable to target housing
NSW launches tool to compare stamp duty v property tax
‘Big shock coming’: fixed-rate refinancers warned
First home buyer purchases ‘shot up’ as house values fall
Qld government launches housing framework for youth
Home sales drop 15.7% in 3rd quarter: HIA
Latest property tax ‘at odds’ with affordability aim
Mortgage prison looms with Sydney prices set to drop nearly 200k
Lending Association partners with Grow Group
Sydney auctions withdraw as clearance rates fall
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Calls to slash red tape amid housing crisis
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Dwelling construction hits ‘record high’: ABS
Home settlements pass double-digit decline: PEXA
Qld Premier ‘astounded’ by the cost to build
Property price ‘floor’ expected by early 2023: NAB report
$1.1bn boost: Vic Homebuyer Fund ‘supersized’
Industry reacts to the Budget’s housing promises
Auction activity loses pace ahead of Cup Day
Home buyer confidence rose in Q3, finds NAB
Buyback scheme announced for Northern Rivers
Resident loans aiding lending growth amid tight times: APRA
Owner-occupier loans drop 9.3% in a month: ABS
Approved dwellings fall by almost 6%: ABS
Home guarantee uptake surges in Qld
Mortgage values are cooling but a new buyer market is coming in hot
Sydney’s star-showing for early November auctions
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Older, low-income households prefer alternative housing models: AHURI
HomeBuilder grants’ ‘effectiveness’ reviewed
BNPL stings borrowers’ credit scores, broker warns
Settlements and refinances continue to fall: PEXA
Qld calls for home owners to lease properties
Construction demand dip sparks creative solutions
Mortgages cheaper than rent, study reveals
Australia’s house price falls to accelerate, IMF warns
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‘Key efficiencies’ missing from FHBC policy: CoreLogic
Almost 1 million households to face housing stress in 2 decades
‘Mortgage stress’ highest since pre-pandemic
The ‘significant cost’ of off-market sales
Million-dollar markets whittled down by rising rates: CoreLogic
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More than 40% of income required for Qld borrowers
Inflation tipped to weigh on December’s rate hike
Dwelling values see lowest monthly fall since August: CoreLogic
Softening inflation, poses a 'dilemma' for RBA
Qld housing supply boost welcomed by REIQ
Property prices continue slide as fixed-mortgage ‘rate cliff’ looms
House prices fell around $37k on average: ABS
Prime home loan arrears steady ‘for now’: S&P
Lower borrowing capacities the biggest challenge: PropTrack
‘Early effects’ of rate rises showing in new home sales
Owner occupier loans plummet as housing affordability declines
2022: A year ‘unlike any other’ in property
NSW expands Shared Equity Home Buyer Helper criteria
REIV calls for removal of ‘archaic’ stamp duty in Victoria
Aussies cling to ‘great Australian dream’
Mirvac CEO and former Macquarie director to lead NHSAC
Home settlement decline pivoted in November
Build-to-rent ‘has more legs to run’
Gold Coast still a property crowd favourite
Australia’s economic growth expected to drag in 2023
Property price declines to weigh on refinancing prospects: S&P
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FHBs to lean on home loan deposit schemes
Mortgage serviceability a test in 2023
Government drops downsizer contribution age to 55
Holiday home owners’ tax deductions in spotlight: ATO
Property outlook warns of downside risks despite end-of-year slowdown
National residential property listings fall 5.5%: SQM
1100+ new home owners mark regional scheme’s success
Qld expands housing-supply expert panel
Dwelling approvals fell 9% in November: ABS data
Decline in home values breaks records
NSW stamp duty abolition important housing ‘jigsaw piece’: Labor
Buyback scheme to help over 130 Qld home owners ‘move on with their lives’
RBA hikes cause decline in building approvals: HIA
Labor pledges to create new housing agency, Homes NSW
Pilot plan to boost regional housing supply: NSW Labor
Rents hit record high in 2022 despite market slowdown
South Australia’s strong housing market stands out
WA government ‘pathway’ toasts Indigenous FHB success
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Stamp duty opt-out scheme comes into effect in NSW
Mortgage market activity drops 50.4% nationally: CoreLogic
Property settlements continued upward trend in December: PEXA
Savings buffers ‘exhausted’, Equifax warns
‘Record high’ housing construction in September: ABS
Home prices tipped to fall another 9% in 2023, economist warns
50% of Aussie housing markets declined in 2022: CoreLogic
Housing finance commitments lifted, CommSec reveals
FHBs flock to outer suburbs: NAB
Regional Qld monsoon support extended
Auctions to start with a ‘whimper rather than a bang’: CoreLogic
Qld flood-stricken homes bulldozed as part of buyback scheme
Property Council names new CEO
Mortgage stress hits 10-year high: Roy Morgan
HIA calls for tax reforms on housing
NSW updates FHB scheme to include domestic violence victims
Home prices fall for 10th consecutive month
‘Bite the bullet’ and invest in affordable housing: AHURI
Higher density living contributes to building approval surge
Refinancing remains high as value of new loans declines
Charities bracing for influx as mortgage cliff nears
Affordable housing plan on track for ‘Mullum’ rail corridor
2023 property prices to decline up to 11%: PropTrack
Home owners hold back sales as market conditions worsen
Housing policy needs ‘intergenerational lens’: CEDA
New housing fund spearheads "ambitious" affordable housing drive
Sydney ranks as most expensive capital per sqm: Domain
Clearance rates slip as rates continue to rise
Largest annual home value decline since 2019: CoreLogic
QLD property included in bolstered debt-recovery measures
Australia’s high-end regional markets lose mojo
Mortgage arrears showing cracks: S&P
Australian debt hotline flags ‘call for help’ surge: FCA
Qld disaster assistance extended to northern and central regions
First offers made for Northern NSW buyback program
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Mortgage confidence ‘drops sharply’ as stress hits high
Have we hit the bottom of the market? Economists deliberate
Older Australians to ‘downsize sooner’: Bridgit CEO
Non-bank lenders and brokers can help alleviate the housing crisis
Building approvals fall to decade low
First 2,000 Aussies enter regional FHB scheme
Female home ownership rises, but still behind men
Victorian stamp duty review ‘welcome’ but quick fix not necessary: REIV
National home values record largest decline on record: CoreLogic
Chinese snap up $1.6bn of residential property in 6 months
March cash rate hike could increase sales activity
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Property market stabilisation ‘a blip’: AMP chief economist
PCA CEO urges for housing action at Senate hearing
6 months shaved off deposit saving time: Domain
FHBs will need to compromise as affordability bites: Domain
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Government extends HomeBuilder paperwork deadline
Labor makes final push for Housing Australia Future Fund
Qld to limit rent increases to once a year
9 in 10 Australian suburbs now cheaper to rent than buy
NHFIC chair resigns, acting chair appointed
Home prices rise in March: PropTrack
Housing shortfall expected to worsen: NHFIC
Home values rise, breaking 10 months of decline: CoreLogic
NSW Labor reveals new housing minister
Mortgages are ‘enablers’, not handcuffs: Finni Mortgages
Investor lending down nearly 40% in Qld
Building industry reports record turnover amid backlog
Home values lift to $9.4tn
Housing affordability concerns reach ‘record highs’: Property Council
Construction costs ‘biggest constraint’ for housing development: NAB
Australia ranks second highest for ‘housing market risk’: IMF
Foreign buyers ‘big players’ in Q1 housing market: NAB
Lending holding back sustainable housing development: AHURI
Housing demand driven by surge in overseas migration: AMP
Qld govt rental reform 'dangerous' for investor borrowers: REIQ
New home sales continue to fall in March: HIA
Property Council appoints NSW executive director
RBNZ proposes to ease home lending restrictions
Victorian government urged to join states axing stamp duty: REIV
House prices make a comeback: Domain
Calls for energy ratings on homes ramps up
Home prices remain stable in April
Labor pledges $2bn towards affordable housing
Build-to-rent project for women piloted in ACT
Refinance activity breaks records, new mortgage lending rises
Construction loan demand falls to new low
Building approvals fell in March
Home values rose to $9.5 trillion in April: CoreLogic
Budget slammed for not addressing the housing crisis
Economists warn federal budget shows cracks
‘Best way to empower Australians is through home ownership’: Dutton
Hybrid work weighs on Australia’s commercial property market
WA apartment loan scheme expanded
PEXA appoints chief growth officer
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Major bank flags ‘remarkable’ housing sentiment lift
New home sales bumped up in April
Regional property values show signs of recovery
Qld state government welcomes new Housing Minister
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Surging construction costs stall residential builds
Falling rates actually make it harder for FHBs: AHURI
New listings bump as home values lift
Vic stamp duty reforms ‘encouraging sign’ for investors: REIV
WA government offers land tax relief
Victoria’s land tax grab will ‘hurt property owners’, warn property heads
Qld rental reforms could cause investors to ‘walk’: REIQ
Senior economist ‘wary’ about housing upturn sustainability
Home values ‘probably unsustainable’: CoreLogic
Australia’s housing activity slumps across states: ANZ
COVID-19’s effect on housing market still prevalent: AHURI
‘Concrete evidence’ of rate hike impact: Economists
Housing affordability weighs on rental market
Home ownership dream feels out of reach: Fintech
Home values continue to rise
Labor government announces NHFIC appointments
Smaller homes and convenience now prioiritised by families
‘Increasingly entrenched’ property rebound a ‘headache’ for RBA
Mortgage arrears lift amid tightening serviceability
NSW government rental bidding ban backtrack
Time taken to save a deposit improves
Qld budget to focus on regional housing
Financial inequality remains a barrier to home ownership
Qld state budget ‘hollow’ on housing: REIQ
Unplanned migration to cause surge in housing shortage: IPA
Total resi dwelling values rose in March quarter
SA abolishes stamp duty for FHBs buying new homes
New home sales up for second consecutive month: HIA
Capital city auction activity surges to 3-month high
More Qld homes added under Resilient Homes Fund
Labor announces $2bn social housing investment
Housing Australia Future Fund deferred by Senate
$50k grants made available for Qld community housing sector
Buffers and rates shrank borrowing capacity ‘significantly’: Domain
‘Most serviceable’ suburbs revealed: PropTrack
PropTrack reveals where property prices have doubled in 2023
Affordability down as rates rise: HIA
Government finalises HomeBuilder scheme extension
Rising mortgage payments drive home owners to sell at a loss
Winter’s most in-demand suburbs: PropTrack
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Owner-occupier refinancing sets new record
Labor launches petition to stop Greens HAFF blockade
PEXA appoints non-exec director
Property professionals plead for housing supply action
Brokers play crucial role in ACT’s Affordable Home Scheme
Victorian Greens calls out Premier Andrews over housing crisis
SA takes the charge in home building: HIA
3/4 of Australian auctions report success in winter
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Interest rates weaken household spending, latest data reveals
Majors flag ‘emerging challenge’ facing mortgaged property
Victoria opts for housing over Commonwealth Games
Australia falling short on social housing
Victorian government invests $150m in regional worker accommodation
NAB revises up house price forecasts
Home ownership rate drops for young FHBs: AHURI
Victorian rent reforms could add to investor uncertainty: CoreLogic
‘FOMO phenomenon’ pushes property price growth: Oliver
House value growth is easing: CoreLogic
Building approvals continue downward trajectory: ABS
Housing bill reintroduced as threat of double dissolution grows
Qld to construct 900,000 new homes by 2046
Property prices expected to jump 2–5% in 2023: PropTrack
PEXA Refinance Index hits record high
Capital city auction activity drops 11.7%
Westpac increases house price forecast
Lending constraints for older Australians criticised: AHURI
Rent freeze needed to save $4.9bn, says Greens
ASIC seeks input on short-term credit facilities
REA Group reports settlements dropped 13% in FY23
Supply shortage drives land values up: HIA
Qld government expands eligibility under Resilient Homes Fund
Interest rates begin to weigh on regional property prices
Property heads welcome rejection of rent freezes
NSW government splits department to provide greater housing focus
Equity position of Home Guarantee Scheme buyers improving: NHFIC
Housing shortage ‘biggest issue’ facing Australia: NAB CEO
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‘Decade-low’ of home building expected as sales drop: HIA
16 years of savings needed for house deposit: Finder
New mortgages fall countrywide: PEXA
Housing recovery to continue to year end: Westpac
Housing market showing resilience going into spring: CoreLogic
‘Urgent need’ to complete e-conveyancing competition reform: Sympli
Auction activity continues upward trajectory
Supply solutions yet to materialise in approvals data: HIA
Refinancing continues to break records
Auction activity increases as spring has sprung
Housing affordability at 30-year low: PropTrack
Over half of home owners renovating instead of selling: Aussie
Housing stock valued at $10tn once more
Institutional investment key to housing recovery: Julie Collins MP
Increase in resi investor sales worsens rental crisis: PIPA
E-conveyancing interoperability pilot a ‘success’: ARNECC
Median dwelling values rose 2.8% in June quarter: ABS
Great Australian dream ‘alive and well’: Mortgage Choice
Auction activity remains strong; new listings are up
NSW housing package to ‘rebuild’ housing system
Immigration needs to be lower to improve affordability: Shane Oliver
Victorian government sets ambitious housing target
REIQ CEO calls for conversations about housing to change
Loss-making sales and arrears tick up
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Unit demand lifts amid national shortage: CoreLogic
Second-busiest auction week of the year recorded
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Declining vacant land sales deepen housing supply challenges
Young Queenslanders still gunning for home ownership: RACQ Bank
Investor sales expected to rise by 2024
Building approvals bounced back in August
Home values expected to reach ‘new record’ in 2023
Investors will ‘turn away from Victoria’ due to expanded tax: REIV
Investor incentives needed as rent prices hit new records
Chinese buyers lead foreign residential purchases
Home values soar in northern Sydney: PropTrack
Auction activity recovers following public holidays: CoreLogic
Distressed property listings on the rise: SQM
1 in 3 first home buyers used guarantee schemes
Public housing, migration control needed to address affordability: NAB
REIA observes greater collaboration at Qld’s housing conference
‘New era’ under Housing Australia commences: Julie Collins
Spring selling season to be busy: PropTrack
Housing shortfall evident as overseas arrivals climb: Economist
Granny flats tipped as housing solution
300% surge in deposit bond inquiries: Deposit Power
Dwelling commencements fell in June quarter: ABS
Properties sell faster amid increasing house prices
November sellers achieve highest prices: PropTrack
Aussies wait for market conditions to shift before buying
FHB market share near 8-year low: NAB
Property expected to ‘fully recover’ by the end of the year
Streamlined data sharing speeds up mortgages: Bankwest
‘Heightened expectations’ in housing market recovery: NAB
Property interest from overseas reaches pre-pandemic levels
ACT government introduces stamp duty exemption
Government releases details of Housing Australia financing
Auction activity ‘peaks’ for the year: CoreLogic
Housing costs stabilise after more than 3 years: ABS
Retail spending surge sparks rate hike concerns
Home prices hit highs as downside risk looms
Australians go regional as costs rise
Brokers helping new home buyers bridge deposit gap
High rates hurting approvals: HIA
Rise in asset finance lending amid SME loan decline
Investor activity driving up housing lending growth
‘Home owners happier than renters’: Great Southern Bank
Migration cap will not fix housing affordability: CoreLogic
Investor support has been ‘ignored’: REIQ
Dwelling approvals fall after August rise: ABS
Australia’s mortgage debt reaches $2.2tn
Victoria announces granny flat reforms
Property market surges in October: PropTrack
New home sales down after September spike: HIA
REIQ questions Qld government’s FHB grant boost
Home Value Index reaches record high
End of November set for second busiest auction week of 2023
Arrears plateaued in 3Q23: S&P
NSW government announces plans to fast-track low to mid-rise housing
November property prices hit record highs
Building approvals bounce back in October: ABS
Owner-occupier lending continues to grow: ABS
Residential housing values top $10.2tn
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1/3 mortgagors unprepared for current interest rates, report finds
Distressed listings remain low despite mortgage concerns
Less than 50% of future FHBs likely to use brokers
Property sector confidence up, concerns remain: PCA
WA house building will ‘defy’ RBA efforts: HIA
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Owner-occupier lending bumped up in November: ABS
National home sales drop year on year: CoreLogic
Dwelling commencements fall to decade low
Reacceleration in construction costs a ‘return to trend’: CoreLogic
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Housing market ‘fully recovered’ from 2022 downturn: Domain
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Premium market in recovery: PEXA
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Keystart to open loans for developer deposits
New research reveals impact of stamp duty increase
Clearance rates reach 8-month high
WA sales volumes trending above 5-year averages: CoreLogic
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PEXA data reveals drop in loan values over CY23
Treasurer says no negative gearing or capital gains changes coming
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Auction activity continues to rise
Property professionals think debt will become easier to access
Unrenovated properties lose sparkle as construction costs rise
Home price growth hits a fast track in February
Tim Lawless flags early indicators of housing confidence
January dwellings fall driven by private house approvals: ABS
REIV calls for better investor incentives
Major bank reports lift in home buyer confidence
Young women less likely to own a home: CoreLogic
3 capital cities primed to see strong price growth: CBRE
Housing affordability at ‘crisis point’: REIA
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Total residential housing values near $10.4tn: ABS
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National sales at highest level since 2022: CoreLogic
NT receives $4bn housing investment
Homes sales up in February from low levels: HIA
Qld government introduces new laws to support home delivery
Victorian commercial stamp duty reforms introduced to Parliament
Buyers determined despite ‘extremely stretched’ affordability: Westpac
REIA confirms WA as most affordable state
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Auction volumes reach 2-year high
Majority of housing markets recorded price increases: CoreLogic
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Financial hurdles impacting dwelling approvals: Economist
Build-to-rent ‘insufficient’ in addressing housing supply: REIA
New legislation to introduce tax incentives for BTR developers
Construction loans for new homes at 20-year low: HIA
Millennials most active in property investment: CBA
Auction volumes see YOY increase: CoreLogic
Homes to be built around 6 more NSW stations
Increased land taxes resulting in SME insolvencies
New home sales up but flat over quarter: HIA
Almost 50% of income needed for new mortgages: ANZ/CoreLogic
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FHB activity ‘likely to weaken’: ANZ/CoreLogic
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High population density hampering unit value growth: CoreLogic
Labor launches Help to Buy public consultation
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Home prices continue to break milestones: Domain
April price gains ‘on par’ with previous months: CoreLogic
Home loan values record strong yearly growth: ABS
Housing market ‘far from healthy’: NHSAC
HIA welcomes budget boost for skilled workers
Apartment construction must be doubled: HIA
Treasurer hands down budget 2024/25
Investors look to Qld, WA, and NSW for opportunities: API
Budget makes 3 ‘big misses’: CoreLogic
Home sales surge prior to building code changes: HIA
Tasmanian government extends share equity program
Energy-efficient homes sell faster: Domain
Regional dwelling values outperform capital counterparts: CoreLogic
Qld, Victorian governments move to ease housing undersupply
Qld state taxes impact home affordability: Property Council
Week-on-week clearance rates hold steady: CoreLogic
New loan volumes down 17%: Report
New broker market share milestone reached
April building approvals dip after March rise
Differing growth rates explained by low supply: CoreLogic
Surge in loan approvals driven by FHBs
Owner-occupiers dominate established housing markets
Retirees consider passing home equity to children: AMP
Foreign buyer housing market share drops
New mortgage values up almost 25% YOY
Interest rate levels more of a worry for buyers than sellers
Perth property listings down 41.5% YOY: REIWA
Housing affordability improves for first time since 2021
Qld passes Help to Buy legislation
Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide to continue outperforming other states
Median house prices continue to rise across much of Australia
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Housing supply not keeping up with population growth: HIA
30% expect to have a mortgage during retirement: Survey
New home sales drop following construction code changes: HIA
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Buyer interest in new properties surges: PropTrack
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Perth ‘comparatively’ more affordable than other cities: CBA
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Prices to jump 2–5% over FY25: PropTrack
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Fintech sector slams crowdfunding bill
Rubik posts strong revenue growth in mortgage tech
Treasurer makes fintech pledge
Standardised data would give fintech 'a major boost'
CUA partners with fintech hub
The Google game-changer
ASIC consults on fintech ‘sandbox’
ASIC partners with Singapore on fintech
Fintech start-up expands beyond small loans
CBA’s fintech partnership named industry’s best
Digital and analogue: a match made in mortgage heaven
Non-major adopts contactless technology
Former fintech chief appointed CEO of DirectMoney
Fintech company launches new digital banking platform
Fintech at a 'tipping point', says ASIC
Merger creates new investment fintech player
Fintech sandbox a ‘difficult exercise’, says ASIC
Brokers to ‘get more market share’ using fintech
Finalists revealed for Fintech Business Awards
ME partners with technology company
Pepper chooses Moody’s for securitisation tech
Faster credit decisions with real-time technology
Don’t get distracted by fintech ‘toys’: APRA
Global fintech investment halves in 2016
Tech provider joins forces with YBR
ASIC secures Hong Kong fintech agreement
The three tech trends financial advisers should be aware of
How brokers can stay competitive in a digital age
Former RBS CEO joins loan management fintech
Fintech top global disruptor: KPMG
NAB to hire 600 technology specialists
The future of artificial intelligence
Tech is adding to mortgage complexity: Spencer
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ANZ to embrace ‘barrier-breaking’ technology
FinTech Australia names new chair
Why a streamlined technology platform is imperative to business success
Aussie fintechs to have greater access to foreign market
8 tech hacks that will save you time
LATEST PODCAST: Technological impact, broker scrutiny and banking staff changes
Technology ‘critical’ in era of heightened scrutiny
Innovation goes beyond technology, says DPN
Juwai forms AI partnership with Macau tech group
Former Uber lobbyist appointed CEO of FinTech Australia
Major banks apologise for technology faults
Ombudsman calls for greater clarity on fintech loan terms
Stone & Chalk head to lead FinTech Australia board
LATEST PODCAST: How technology is merging the property and finance sectors
ASIC signs international fintech agreements
Fintech revenues up by 125%
Tech tool to support Chinese investment in Australia
Mortgage fintech closes $25m capital raise
Microsoft, BOQ CRO join RegTech Association
Mitigating tech risks a focus for 2019
Fintech could help Aussies become mortgage-ready
ASIC encouraging financial firms to adopt regtech
Fintech calls for unity to fight big four ‘oligopoly’
Experian acquires fintech to boost open data offering
Fintechs merge to help meet changing customer needs
Australian fintechs see 80% revenue growth
Home loan fintech closes $70m capital raise
Mortgage fintech hits $3.7m in capital raise
Capital ‘starvation’ hindering regtech adoption
FinTech Australia accuses majors of ‘anti-competitive’ behaviour
Ray White invests $3m in proptech start-up
New law extends licence exemption for fintechs
The technology solution to help lenders manage COVID-19 Customer Hardship Programs
Mortgage fintech completes capital raise
CBA cracks down on tech-driven abuse
New fintech aims to innovate broker CRM systems
Suncorp expands tech team with new appointment
Virgin Money, fintech join hands for neobank app
REA to acquire ownership stake in Elara Technologies
Open banking ‘a pivotal event’ for mortgage industry: NextGen.Net
Bank introduces digital signatures
ANZ invests in SME data analytics fintech
LATEST PODCAST: Digital mortgages and new SME platforms
NAB partners with credit risk AI specialist
Digital technology businesses to be honoured
Bluestone appoints chief technology officer
COVID-19 digitisation erodes trust in banks: survey
Xinja takes pay facilities offline
Xinja fate is a lesson for other fintechs: GlobalData
86 400 introduces new VOI system
InDebted partners with Experian
Broker commission software connects to cloud
Banks eager to go digital amid open banking: report
Ezidox becomes CDR recipient
Lakeba unveils fund for tech start-ups
REA Group appoints technology executive
Volt to expand BaaS via new partnership
DocuSign unveils digital ID verification partnership
CBA rolls out digital signatures
Westpac rolls out gambling blocking tool
Mortgage tech leaders crowned
REA acquires interest in mortgage lodgement platform
PEXA makes board changes ahead of ASX listing
Nimo teams with mortgage settlement tech
Bendigo’s Up joins open banking platform
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Beyond Bank teams with Frollo
Volt teams with student marketplace
BNPL use rises, as missed repayments surge
PEXA makes ASX debut after outage
Smaller banks call for fairer playing field
Bluestone launches new digital platform
Volt acquires Australian Mortgage
Former Westpac CEO to chair BNPL start-up
Westpac admits to dumping fintech customers
ANZ retail, commercial CIO to depart
Westpac NZ teams with BNPL player
Frollo partners with P&N
Afterpay to roll out banking app
Tic:Toc strikes funding deal with Bendigo Bank
WLTH to launch $15m raise, flags expansion
BNPL giant to be bought in record-breaking deal
Citi’s BNPL offering ‘Spot.’ to launch in October
Law passes to extend digital signature usage
Non-major bank to acquire fintech for $116m
Why this digital bank is backing brokers
MyState turns to digitisation, brokers for growth
Brighten teams with mortgage tech
Revolut pushes for banking licence
Volt taps into crypto investors
Banks at high risk from crime, AUSTRAC warns
TechLend’s Buy Now, Sell Later hits record high
Bluestone announces digital revamp
Great Southern Bank boosted by FHB rise
Spring housing season to be most digital ever: CBA
Major bank acquisitions hurt competition: Judo CEO
NAB to answer to AUSTRAC probe
Australians less likely to apply online for mortgages
Momentum launches new cyber-security podcast
SMEs are top cyber-crime target: ACSC
NZ central bank served compliance notice after data breach
PEXA approved to operate in ACT
Morrison government names new DTA CEO
Reserve Bank NZ consults on digital currency move
Homely integrates Well Home Loans into its platform
Fintech, major bank competition fuelling mergers: Newcastle Permanent
Aussie fintechs chasing international growth
Fewer than 1 in 5 using bank branches
Westpac pilots no-interest credit card
Self-service VOI tool launches for brokers
Senate committee pushes for accountability in debanking
Reserve Bank calls for BNPL reform
NAB dumped 40k customers over crime, fraud concerns
CBA jumps into crypto
Optus CEO joins REA Group board
CBA locks exclusive partnership with AI platform
Afterpay launches new money app
ING rolls out digital lodgement platform for business loans
Volt, Frollo partner for white-label banking app
Sandstone Technology CEO joins LIXI board
Tic:Toc raids ASX board for new chair
Resimac confirms 2021 roll-out of digital loan origination system
Afterpay Money could branch into mortgages next year
NSW keeps remote signature witnessing
CoreLogic acquires Australian proptech
CBA finds BNPL customers worse with debt
Beyond Bank to use open banking platform
Australian financial market falls short in cyber security
Westpac to nab AMP budgeting app
PEXA goes live in ACT
ANZ opens digital offering
AUSTRAC warns financial companies on disaster payment fraud
Macquarie launches one click offset accounts
‘Disappointing outcome’: ANZ chair explains lagging home loans
Fintech hires new members to ramp up growth
New CDR expansion to make mortgages easier
55% of Aussies leaned towards BNPL during holiday season
BNPL data underutilised by credit sector, says agency
Housing values grew 22.1% in 2021
New PFM app granted open banking access
Simplification, digitisation top banks' priorities in 2022
‘Super-apps’ top consumers’ preferences
‘Open Finance’ named as next CDR priority
Major bank invests in deposit disrupter OwnHome
Moneytech appoints 2 new BDMs
Fintech lender offers $10k scholarship
NextGen welcomes mortgage veteran to leadership team
AMP Bank to roll out direct-to-consumer digital mortgage
Open banking connecting costs ‘prohibitive’ for fintechs
PEXA secures stake in emerging property data platform
Mutuals fastest with transactional data: Frollo
IWD2022: Top tips on running a successful mortgage business
CBA flags expanded home loan tech
Non-major banks score open banking data deadline extension
NAB cracks down on financial abuse
Iress calls off divestment of UK mortgages business
Client retention should be a daily activity, especially now
New VOI and signing tech launches
MFAA calls for BNPL inclusion in open finance
Frollo integrates ‘Financial Passport’ with own app
Better Choice initiates digital verification, mortgage signing enterprise
Nimo confirms CEO
Businesses ‘must learn’ from landmark RI Advice court decision
Former Allianz deputy GM joins PEXA board
YBR digital mortgage app hits market
NSW Parliament approves e-conveyancing reforms
Acacia, uno partner for climate mortgage app
PEXA Group to acquire 25% of AI start-up
Fintech launches Islamic banking prototype
Nano expands digital loan offering
ACCC explores anticompetitive claims against PEXA
AMP boosts digital footprint in bid to slim turnarounds
ACCC raises alarm on PEXA owner deal
CBA partners with Mambu over digital home loan
Most Aussies are wary of open data: survey
Nano enters B2B market with SaaS release
Crime compliance tipped to cost financial services industry $3.6bn
Bendigo and Adelaide confirms partnership with Sandstone
Beyond Bank eyes digital end-to-end processing
‘The time is right’ for blockchain: REIA
‘Democratising’ data: Assistant Treasurer celebrates non-majors’ CDR anniversary
Beyond Bank partners with Frollo to develop app
AMP shifts core banking platform to cloud
Adatree launches open data marketplace
Dye & Durham ups bid for Link
Link board ‘unable to recommend’ revised takeover bid
FinTech Australia names former Treasury adviser as Policy Lead
Sandstone unveils next CEO
Link backs revised takeover bid from Dye & Durham
D&D acquisition won’t change space’s monopoly: LEXTECH
First PEXA CEO to join Iress
CBA carbon footprint tracker to go live
Regchain releases flagship mortgage rules engine
Interoperability model still ‘too costly’: PEXA
Westpac’s former compliance head joins PEXA
Frollo confirms app screen scrape phase-out
Loan fintech launches loan tracking tool
Thelawstore.com.au announces new CEO
E-conveyancer rolls out automated messaging for brokers
Westpac ends BaaS agreement with Afterpay
Biometric technology set to improve financial risk
Optus data to be shared with banks
Head of open banking recruited for data aggregation platform
BOQ Group to roll out digital mortgages in 2024/25
Borrower demands drive bank app evolution
CDR data quality issues targeted in new consultation
Fintechs collaborate to streamline lending solutions for APAC lenders
Open banking first movers reveal CDR benefits
Lenders shun screen scraping as open banking takes off
LIXI recruits 2 new board members
Open banking awareness campaign launches
Spotlight: The cyber security threats facing Australia
Banks have ‘big responsibility’ to avoid cyber crime and scams: Senator Paterson
Bank Australia chooses partner to ‘transform’ originations
NAB announces stablecoin
Lenders urged to adopt open banking for BNPL/pay advance oversight
Former NAB head of group strategy joins fintech
Spotlight: Seizing opportunity in a changing lending environment
Spotlight: Mark Bouris on the big themes impacting mortgages
More fintech lenders to fail, warns Moody’s
MogoPlus launches Mortgage Stress Predictor
Spotlight: Why 2030s will be the ‘most delicious’ decade for brokers
Banks shouldn’t be left to foot the bill of cyber attacks: Assistant Treasurer
SOLD OUT flavour of the year: Cyber Security
Incorrect interest rates in CDR data ‘key regulatory focus’: ACCC
How Cloud-Based Processes Are Revolutionizing Broker Workflows
Diñeiro to give brokers CDR data following new partnership
Spotlight: Championing excellence in third-party distribution
Spotlight: Why did the RBA raise rates again?
Unregistered credit providers, BNPL ‘leave lenders blind to risks’
New leader for ACCC CDR division appointed
AI’s ‘profound consequences’ require warning
Digital mortgage law firm appoints first group CEO
National Anti-Scam Centre launches
Development of trust key to open banking
CISA reveals 3-year cyber security strategic plan
PEXA ‘welcomes competition’, disputes current interoperability view
Digital valuations rise 33% in 4 years
NextGen applauds move to ban screen scraping
Australians are becoming more scam aware: CBA
Blockchain set to revolutionise the lending market
Expanded media platform unveiled to support Australia’s cyber sector
Exchange ‘unaffected’ by third-party incident: PEXA
Risk, cost and low awareness slowing open banking
Banking chaos amid Optus outage
Government pushes forward with Digital ID
E-conveyancers ‘investing heavily’ following UK cyber attack
LIXI appoints 2 board members
Full interoperability needs to be ready by December 2025: ARNECC
Adatree acquired by payments fintech
CDR is a means to an end, not the end itself
New AI loan repricing platform launches
New rebrand for broker CRM platform
AI in the broker space
Spotlight: AI in the mortgage broking space
Major brokerage begins trialling generative AI
How innovation has changed mortgages and what is still to come
Spotlight: Enhancing performance in the mortgages space
Spotlight: Accelerating the digitisation of the commercial lending space
Only 10% of banks have high-quality CDR mortgage data
Why the Consumer Data Right is more than a compliance cost for non-bank lenders
Law firm warns of soaring settlement scams
Salestrekker appoints head of lender relations
Spotlight: Supporting diversity in the mortgage industry
Spotlight: Generating new leads through property insights
Lending and broking top open banking use cases
Spotlight: How mutuals are transforming their systems
Will bank branches become a thing of the past?
Westpac reports 30% drop in scams
Diñeiro reveals consent flow solution
Does open banking have a future in broking?
Westpac gives update on Scam-Safe Accord
‘Cash is king’ after CrowdStrike outage affects millions
How AI is shifting the broking industry
Solving the home ownership equation with open banking
CBA cuts scam losses in half
The age of the digital broker: Leveraging tech to drive efficiency
87% of SMEs would consider paying cyber criminals during ransomware extortion
‘The fight against scams never stops’
Spotlight: What it takes to be Innovator of the Year
ANZ to offer AI development program for staff
‘Every day an average of 20 investment scam websites are taken down’, says ASIC
Fintech accelerates growth with $1.5m funding and key hires
Be vigilant this Scams Awareness Week
Spotlight: A family franchise
Informatica to enhance Helia’s data management and claims processing
Regulation
Interest-only cap has been met: APRA
RBA deputy governor to step down
ASIC hits lender with false ACL allegations
LORETTA MORGAN: Let's not forget the basics when the market shifts
KAREN VOGL: How to consistently write in excess of $1 million in fees - Part 5: Database management
DOUGLAS DRISCOLL: Top 10 tips on body language
PHIL HARRIS: Industry needs higher education standards
PETER SARMAS: Have you got their attention?
Are you measuring the good start?
Threadneedle Investments asset allocation update: April 2014
COBA welcomes APRA capital revision
The compliance grenade
ASIC to publish low-doc loan report
Underfunded regulator to hunt credit reps
NSW broker convicted of loan fraud
APRA killing LMI competition, says FBAA chief
ASIC to reduce credit surveillance
Poor compliance culture a red flag for ASIC
Sydney woman guilty of mortgage fraud
APRA’s new boss defends conservative approach
Mortgage fraud on the rise
Industry reacts to broker fraud claims
ASIC reviews AFSL breach reporting
Professional convergence – the new normal?
‘The sources of risk are different this time’: APRA
MFAA hits back at APRA
Regulator calls for reports on broker performance
Banks fined billions by UK regulator
APRA extends Basel III deadline
Regulator singles out risk culture of banks
Industry heavyweights unite to combat online fraud
Regulators announce mortgage market probe
Mutuals pressure APRA to implement capital reforms
National mortgage group lays down law to regulator
New investment data highlight APRA’s ‘prudential concern’
AFS licensee feels wrath of regulator
Regulator could favour banks over intermediaries
ASIC sheds light on vertical integration probe
Fraud case sparks mortgage debate
South Africa to copy Australia’s regulation model
Macquarie confident it will avoid wrath of regulator
Regulators urged to promote financial services
Big four defrauded as Melbourne man pleads guilty
APRA boss reveals FSI stance
APRA reshuffles senior executive team
Regulator slams ‘mischievous’ breach reporting
ASIC prepares for new entrants
ASIC unveils Financial Advisers Register
Lawyer jailed for $5m mortgage fraud
APRA issues warning about ‘heightened’ mortgage risks
Regulator’s tough talk could drive mortgage shake-up
Brokers urged to cash in on APRA ‘jawboning’
Banks to pay up to $6m each to fund regulator
Government decision could backfire badly
Regulator changes rules, catches out bank
You can’t regulate culture or character: Stevens
New data shows APRA crackdown may be working
ASIC financial adviser register gets revamp
APRA highlights flaws in post-GFC reform
New ASIC funding model ‘misguided’
APRA tipped to ‘turn screws’ a second time
ASIC bans former mortgage funder
Government needs to regulate overseas sellers
APRA's take on cloud computing 'nonsense'
The lucrative upside of managing commercial clients’ expectations
ASIC speaks up for SMEs
Government announces ASIC review
ASIC hands former mortgage funder three-year ban
ASIC goes digital with new disclosure measures
Major bank warns of regulatory pressures
NAB warns of increased regulatory reform
Murray voices concerns over ASIC's 'culture' focus
Banks set to fund regulator
CEOs look to Asia as local regulation begins to bite: Deloitte
APRA crackdown presents ‘very real danger’
Regulatory changes could backfire: Cigna
Melbourne man pleads guilty to mortgage fraud 'conspiracy'
ASIC investigation exposes high price of consumer leases
Mutuals not immune to risks, says ASIC
ASIC accepts EUs from two former AMP reps
ASIC cancels AFSL of SME insurer
Investor tide already turned before APRA action
Troubling figures reveal scale of credit application fraud
Regulatory pressure could see smaller banks lift rates
APRA mortgage scrutiny to continue into 2016
Regulators to investigate bank mortgage data
ASIC on alert over risk-based pricing
APRA boss questions post-GFC regulation
ASIC calls for 'two-tier' regulation of fintech sector
APRA stands by risk modelling
APRA has ‘opened a can of worms’, says economist
APRA figures point to surge in interest-only loans
APRA to simplify mortgage securitisation rules
Treasurer announces key APRA appointments
Deloitte gives regulatory outlook for 2016
ASIC releases findings from PI review
9 email habits that send the wrong message
Emotions are contagious, so spread good germs
The art of goal-setting
ASIC shines a light on ‘opaque’ credit repair industry
ASIC posts regulatory update
Credit Ombudsman appoints former ASIC exec
Regulator bans broking director
Go on, walk out the door
Homeloans reaping the reward of regulatory changes
ASIC targets ‘independent’ businesses
ASIC warns industry on cyber security
Global economic risks ‘tilted to downside’: Treasury
APRA crackdown creates fresh appetite for private money
Former director found guilty of 'fraudulent misappropriation'
ME boss calls for more regulatory reform
Lessons learned from an ASIC review
Regulators to take ‘deeper dive’ into bank culture
Ex-broker pleads guilty to loan fraud
Nimble penalised following ASIC probe
Fintech is helping Australia’s transition
Nimble responds to ASIC penalty
Cheap, risky debt abounds, says Treasury
'More work' needed on regulating alt-fi market: KPMG
Managing your reputation
ASIC forms fintech partnership with UK regulator
APRA rejects ‘culture police’ tag
Collaboration: the next fintech frontier
Industry welcomes ASIC funding model
Mortgage bosses say regulation is curbing innovation
ASIC backs whistleblowing project
Making succession planning work for you
ASIC levy to jump by 150%
Combating online financial fraud
Regulator rubber stamps ASX listing rules
Beware the ‘power of the crowd’: ASIC
Loan writer penalised for fraud
The rise of robotics in financial services
ASIC cracks down on brokerages
Ex-broker admits to multi-million dollar fraud
ASIC uncovers ‘misleading and deceptive’ IPOs
Regulation stifling innovation, says industry veteran
Financial regulation facing disruption: Deloitte
Real estate boss cops ASIC ban
Mortgage broker cops permanent ban for loan fraud
RBA to play ‘greater regulatory role’ in real estate
ASIC bans former mortgage director
Federal Court upholds ASIC decision to ban mortgage broker
Mortgage broker convicted for fraud
ASIC fines Morgan Stanley $123,750
Over 80% of credit managers not checking for fraud: report
Regulator backs non-financial CEO targets
Treasurer favours mortgage curbs over ‘sledgehammer’ approach
'Independence' claims under ASIC scrutiny
APRA likely to ‘tighten the screws’ further
APRA tipped to target SMSF loans
Rate hikes and bank deregulation on the cards
Former adviser jailed for fraud
Capital rules give big four a 14bp advantage: APRA
Former CBA exec argues case for less SMSF regulation
ASIC to target cross-selling
Global regulators to adopt AI functionality
Regulatory intensity to continue in 2017: Deloitte
ASIC unveils ‘regulatory sandbox’ for fintechs
Regulators tipped to probe interest-only mortgages
Trump, deregulation a boon for major banks: analyst
APRA tipped to move on investors in May
APRA: Direct ‘competitive instincts’ away from investors
Capital requirements top of APRA’s agenda
‘Regulatory risk’ bad news for LMI
Serviceability buffers tipped to rise in fresh APRA crackdown
ASIC ‘troubled’ by surge in interest-only loans
Regulatory measures won’t halt pressure on house prices: Moody’s
Government backs APRA review of capital requirements
Oversimplifying housing affordability ‘cynical and cruel’, says Treasurer
APRA seeks to reduce 'contagion risk'
Regulatory changes continue to weigh on Genworth
APRA expands senior executive team in restructure
APRA wants more data on borrower debt levels
Regulatory flux driving down average application LVR
Make ASIC a ‘proactive’ watchdog: Kell
APRA’s investor crackdown: will it stick this time?
Mortgage investors to profit from APRA curbs
ASIC cracks down on 'independently-owned' advice
Treasury proposes new ASIC licensing powers
APRA’s powers are limited, warns Byres
Analysis: Could regulators trigger another crisis?
Bank CEO admits regulation has hurt consumers
First ASIC invoices to be issued in January
‘Significant opportunity’ for self-regulatory response to remuneration
ASIC set to obtain new phone-tap powers
ASIC and APRA powers should come under scrutiny, says Bowen
O’Dwyer parries calls for regulator scrutiny, introduces next AFCA stage
Politicians winning the battle on bank regulation
Regulator confirms broader mortgage industry probe
Housing resilience puts pressure on APRA
ASIC investigating money laundering claims
APRA proposes restricted ADI regime
Treasury should be 'very cautious' about extending APRA’s powers
Sam White says Sydney prices will dictate APRA actions
APRA limits ‘extraordinarily successful’
Consultation opens on ASIC banning powers
Regulators have 'critical role in allowing fraud to flourish'
Regulators face grilling over mortgage curbs, CBA conduct
CBA ‘skeletons’ have regulators worried
New laws will require APRA to consider competition and regionality
Investors continue to defy APRA curbs
New ASIC boss prioritises ‘cultural reform’
Mortgage regulation could spark ‘severe downturn’
ASIC to dish out tougher penalties
Household debt now at $2 trillion: Treasury
RAMS founder charged with fraud after 8-year probe
Bouris sees ‘opportunities’ in APRA changes
Lawyer gleans insights from ASIC’s IO review
Have the banking regulators gone too far?
ADI profits rise by 30 per cent in the past year: APRA
Commission could lead to even more regulation for banks
APRA welcomes finalisation of Basel III
Regulator amends conflicted remuneration guidance
Regulator denies ANZ’s foreign sale
ASIC provides tips for financial resolutions
ASIC permanently bans financial adviser
Regulation causing ‘policy fatigue’ among banks: Deloitte
LATEST PODCAST: Blame games, regulation changes and eChoice
Regulators can use royal commission evidence, says lawyer
CFO optimism holding despite fears of further regulation
APRA empowered as BEAR bill swiftly becomes law
Bill to boost APRA powers one step closer to law
Investor loans untested in ‘nationwide downturn’: APRA
APRA endowed with new crisis powers
ASIC questions credit rating agencies’ compliance robustness
New ASIC boss outlines priorities
Low rates have led to mortgage ‘buffer’, says Treasurer
ASIC consults on AFCA oversight
Regulator concedes comparison rates are ‘opaque’
ASIC report highlights financial literacy progress
Responsible lending — insights on evolving regulations
APRA curbs thwarting price competition
PC chair takes aim at regulators over competition
APRA to face parliamentary scrutiny
Nominee for new ASIC deputy chair role named
ASIC resistant to role as ‘competition champion’
ASIC reveals 6 key aspects of a ‘good’ financial system
Treasury rejects ‘impractical’ call for competition champion
Police undertake raids in corporate fraud case
Government releases draft legislation for ASIC fees for service
APRA announces fresh mortgage guidance
Treasurer says credit ‘distortions’ have been addressed
Former QBE treasury exec joins Pepper Group
Bill introduced to ‘bolster’ APRA powers
RC could result in ‘unanticipated’ credit tightening: Treasury secretary
Treasury deputy secretary nominated as APRA deputy chair
Prospa delays listing to answer ASIC
Analysis: When regulation creates mortgage ‘prisoners’
ASIC releases guidance on AFCA oversight
LATEST PODCAST: The rise of mortgage prisoners, further regulation and the importance of good advice
Regulators ‘working through’ systemic risks posed by fintechs
Opinion: The big questions APRA needs to answer
ScoMo’s former chief of staff appointed as Treasury secretary
Removal of ‘redundant’ APRA curb unlikely to trigger rebound
ASIC should establish fee registry: Report
ASIC to embed staff within big four and AMP
‘Corporate cops’ will proactively address misconduct: Treasurer
Former Treasury secretary joins AMP board
Regulators consult on the creation of a global fintech sandbox
Second APRA deputy chair legislated
Non-majors warn against further blanket regulation
Banks launch campaign in plea for ‘proportionate regulation’
Reverse mortgage risks not being explained to seniors: ASIC
New Treasurer appoints ASIC members
Regaining trust in financial sector ‘not the regulator’s job’: APRA
Regulator seeks public input on Consumer Data Right rules
ASIC deputy chair resigns
ASIC urges industry to register with AFCA
ASIC urges industry to provide business metrics
ASIC mulls enforcement amid ‘unacceptable’ delays
Regulators ‘have a case to answer’
Inaugural CEO appointed to regulatory association
RC report slams ASIC response to misconduct
Regulation not the solution to misconduct: Westpac CEO
Regulators not the sole stewards of good banking culture: APRA
APRA releases new BEAR guidance
ASIC to have larger ‘court-based litigation’ focus
Parliament passes law to empower regulators
BEAR regime not a ‘one-off exercise’: APRA
Australia’s financial system is ‘fundamentally sound’: APRA
LATEST PODCAST: Commission changes and new appointments
APRA tells RC there is ‘a role’ for expense benchmarks
APRA gets $59m boost, reappoints Byres
APRA finalises information security standard for ADIs
APRA proposes raising ADI capital requirements
Government urged to limit ‘destructive’ APRA powers
Second deputy chair to lead APRA’s enforcement review
Banks defend default interest amid regulatory threat
COBA renews call for ‘proportionate’ banking regulation
Reform to focus on culture, says Assistant Treasurer
LATEST PODCAST: The federal court system v HEM, a new government-backed SME fund
Treasurer reveals ‘critical’ considerations of RC response
Action on introducer loan fraud taken ‘far too late’: ASIC
More regulation could squeeze small bank IT budgets
APRA responds to ADI submissions
New ASIC deputy chair appointed
ASIC concerned over IDR ‘obstacles’ in financial sector
APRA scraps interest-only cap
Treasurer urges banks to ‘keep loan books open’
APRA-engineered housing correction ‘impressive’: Moody’s
Roles of APRA and ASIC ‘merit attention’, says PC
LATEST PODCAST: The broking industry hits new heights
New reforms to fix regulatory ‘anomaly’ in banking sector
Regulators to focus on misconduct in 2019
ASIC could be subjected to new oversight body
BEAR should be co-regulated, says RC
APRA’s ability to promote stability to be reviewed
Regulatory sandboxes ‘neither necessary nor sufficient’
Hayne proposals to be ‘fully implemented’ by ASIC
ASIC alludes to criminal proceedings
APRA ‘will not be a police force’, says chairman
Erosion of trust a prudential issue: APRA
ASIC to focus on ‘public denunciation’ of misconduct
Final day to pay ASIC invoices before penalties apply
Treasury seeks feedback on APRA review
Treasury consults on enforcing industry codes
ASIC rejects criticism of new ‘mandate’
APRA consults on BEAR obligations for smaller ADIs
APRA gears up for new data reporting era
Fintechs need to self-regulate ‘aggressively’, warns ASBFEO
APRA reveals ‘constructively tough’ enforcement approach
Treasurer renews call for ‘free-flowing’ credit
ASIC issues industry funding notice to credit licensees
ASIC seeks feedback on new complaints handling rules
ASIC powers to protect borrowers from ‘poverty trap’
Financial literacy ‘not a substitute’ for regulation
LATEST PODCAST: A new record-low cash rate
ASIC grants NCCP relief to 75% of applicants
LATEST PODCAST: New financial year, new code of practice
Major bank acknowledges GAC ‘shortcomings’ to regulator
APRA urged to increase supervision outside of mortgages
APRA chair addresses leadership questions
Treasurer renews push for CDR approval
APRA to crack down on remuneration
‘Belt-tightening’ provision rejected at ASIC hearing
Low interest rate environment ‘augurs well’ for housing: Treasurer
ASIC wealth investigations increase by 216%
Treasury opens consultation on CCR amendment
APRA imposes new rules to ‘combat contagion risks’
ASIC reveals plan to curb misconduct in next four years
APRA to focus on regulating non-financial risks
ASIC urges mortgage industry to ‘step up’ game
LATEST PODCAST: New CEO and court cases
APRA reports rise in share of high-LVR mortgages
APRA pushes for ‘more granular’ mortgage reporting
APRA shakes up leadership structure
Industry management of non-financial risks slammed by ASIC
Low rates harming consumer confidence, concedes Treasurer
APRA to vigilantly monitor investor rebound
ASIC defends principles-based approach to RG 209
Regulators commit to greater collaboration
Treasurer insists CCR will boost access to credit
APRA confirms FHB scheme risk weight
Expense benchmarks useful but not sufficient: ASIC
ASIC strengthens record keeping guidance
APRA grants RADI licence to new entrant
APRA delays implementation of BEAR reforms
Treasury downgrades economic outlook
Regulators tighten accountability framework
APRA confirms expansion of mortgage reporting regime
Consultation opens for CCR regulations
Treasurer shy on surplus in light of coronavirus
Repayment holidays need not be treated as arrears: APRA
‘We had big plans’: Firstmac laments Treasury decision
APRA unveils regulatory approach to RBA funding facility
APRA extends BEAR compliance deadline
ASIC defers several mortgage projects amid COVID-19
APRA announces SME scheme reporting standards
ASIC publishes outcomes of enforcement action
Treasurer puts $4bn price tag on lockdown measures per week
APRA relaxes mortgage serviceability guidance
GDP to rise by $9.4bn a month: Treasury
APRA lauds ‘virtue’ of bank regulation
Crisis to ‘precipitate enduring change’: APRA
Fintech regulatory sandbox finalised
ASIC clamps down on foreign financial institution
ASIC issues report on relief applications
ASIC sheds light on new mortgage broker reforms
ASIC bans former director of credit business
How social distancing delivers a 50 percent uptick in new appointments
Regulators called to face parliamentary scrutiny
Treasury revises forecasts in wake of Melbourne lockdown
ASIC issues new regulatory exemptions guidance
APRA expands capital concession for COVID-impacted loans
APRA issues best practice guidance for deferrals
Major bank to pay $10m for unconscionable conduct
Car financier to pay $4.7m in remediation
Debt relief company slapped with court order, injunction
Societe Generale slapped with $30k penalty
Court approves largest civil penalty in history
ASIC acknowledges ‘totally unacceptable’ delays
ASIC deputy chair Crennan resigns
Illion Open Data and Credit Simple become CDR recipients
ASIC commissioner caught unawares over credit changes
APRA consulted on credit changes before announcement
Westpac settles US class actions
Former real estate developer found guilty of fraud
ANZ profits slammed by credit impairment charges
NAB reports 47% fall in profit
Bank warns of ‘highly targeted’ cyber scams on elderly
NAB outlines progress made on culture
CBA issues paper on tackling financial abuse
More royal commission legislation introduced into Parliament
REINSW reacts to ‘long overdue’ stamp duty reform
Stamp duty reform to fast-track FHBs: Gateway
Regulators are hurting the recovery: Frydenberg
Support for non-banks ‘disproportionate’, ‘unfair’: Resimac
APRA slaps Westpac with enforceable undertaking
CBA faces civil proceedings for overcharging interest
Banks up for trial on criminal cartel charges
APRA flags deferred loan securitisation breach
NZ looks to reinstate LVR restrictions
Regulators launch cyber resilience framework
Regional bank attains CDR compliance
APRA reverses ADI dividend restriction
CDR rules updated to expand remit
RLOs should be ‘tweaked, not removed’: Pepper CEO
ASIC rebukes claims of ‘inadequate’ expenses handling
Inquiry outlines 100 ways to improve CDR
ASIC warns of ‘bogus bonds’
Former NAB chief of staff jailed for fraud
Mandatory Comprehensive Credit Reporting law passes
ASIC takes action in mortgage industry
Treasurer urged to clarify reverse mortgage changes
CBA liable for overcharged interest
Law changed to discourage ‘opportunistic class actions’
ASIC sues major bank
APRA revokes Xinja licence
Senate inquiry recommends RLO repeal
APRA closes Westpac case, EU remains
APRA to review approach to new bank licensing
Treasurer appoints new APRA member
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APRA confirms treatment of SME loan schemes
Flood victims warned about scammers
APRA clarifies its role under proposed credit reforms
ASIC ramps up work on cyber activity
Eyes on financial stability risk as house prices rise
APRA sees renewed interest in ADI licensing
Calls for uniform laws to thwart financial abuse
ASIC sues CBA for incorrectly charging customers
APRA acts against Macquarie on breaches
Banks issue updated financial abuse guidelines
Vic government urges action on credit card rates
Westpac Group restores pre-COVID credit policy
CBA fined $7m for overcharging interest
Westpac to face court over ‘misleading’ CCI
RLO changes could boost turnaround times: Westpac
RLO changes would simplify loan process: ANZ
CBA CEO calls for more BNPL regulation
‘No sustainable argument’ for RLO repeal: Donahoo
COBA calls for competitive capital framework
New CDR ‘insights’ could help speed up loan approvals
APRA flags higher LVR rise in mutuals
Westpac taken to court over insider trading
House prices should be managed, but not by us: RBA
APRA, consumer body secure funding for super reforms
Vic to be hit with stamp duty, land tax hike
Research reveals hotspots for mortgage stress
Finder gains CDR accreditation
Senate fintech inquiry to investigate competition, debanking
ASIC sues AMP for charging dead people
ME Bank faces criminal charges
Concerns raised over joint account data sharing
Over half of Tasmanians with mortgages in crisis: CHOICE
AFCA recruits from ASIC, Westpac
ASIC wants non-bank data
NAB investigated over potential financial crime breaches
NSW needs 1.7m more homes: state treasury
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NAB recruits former AUSTRAC chief
APRA revokes bank licence
RBA monitoring household debt, not house prices
NAB settles BBSW class action
CBA hikes floor rate, predicts 2022 rate rise
Senate greenlights regulator of regulators
AUSTRAC to face parliamentary scrutiny
APRA confirms risk weight for Family Home Guarantee
Non-major banks join open banking regime
RBA delivers new financial year rate decision
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ABA launches Banking Code review
Lowe stays firm on cash rate outlook
RBA deputy governor reappointed
MP quizzes banks on super for housing
APRA primes banks for sub-zero rates
Forum Group in administration as Westpac case deepens
Government moves on royal commission reforms
DDOs extended without consultation: COBA
Major bank extends foreclosure moratorium
Deferrals not needed to be treated as arrears: APRA
ASIC releases dispute resolution guide
NHFIC backs stamp duty removal
APRA issues capital framework changes update
Mortgage costs up 130% in 3 decades: Per Capita
Labor abandons negative gearing reforms
Westpac sale of Pacific businesses stymied by ICCC
ASIC clarifies deferred sales rules for add-on insurance
ASIC sues AMP companies over fees-for-no-service
APRA consults on COVID-19 loan support approach
ASIC sues credit companies over AFCA clashes
Ex-ASIC manager to review banking code watchdog
Pulse, Teachers Mutual edge closer to merger
New banks must have money-maker: APRA
Westpac warned over AML/CTF breaches in NZ
Byron Bay saga could result in real estate crackdown
Banks failing to uphold guarantor obligations: Report
Government retains CDR data standards chair
APRA issues updated credit standards framework
Housing affordability inquiry fires up stamp duty push
Major bank handed $10.5m penalty for BID breach
ACCC calls for feedback on Citi acquisition
APRA extends regulatory relief for COVID loan deferrals
House price rise to top 20% in 2021: ANZ
ASIC pivots away from enforcement clampdown
ACCC pushes for merger law reform
NAB ordered to pay $18.5m for fee failures
APRA finalises exec pay standard
Infrastructure costs shrink housing affordability: NHFIC
Government welcomes ASIC red tape reduction mandate
Largest banks testing climate risks across loans
Government opens consultation on digital signatures
1.2m Australians scammed in the past year
RBA reveals cash rate call
APRA watches for lockdown impact on mortgage rise
Former Macquarie Bank CEO appointed FRAA chair
Regulator warns slow movers in open banking
Big four likely to dampen competition: ACCC
Westpac PNG sale blocked by ICCC
Higher housing supply won’t kill price rise: RBA
Government committee questions LMI structures
BOQ responds to criminal charges facing ME Bank
Licensing reforms see uptick in applications
Banks shouldn’t wait for regulatory intervention: ANZ CEO
Make RBA overlook housing stability: UNSW
Housing Minister slams Victorian construction shutdown
Government urged to support off-the-plan sales
BNK launches review after ‘unsolicited approaches’
Westpac outlines risk culture fix
RBA rings alarm on high debt levels
CBA CEO ‘increasingly concerned’ with housing debt
APRA to outline macroprudential controls
Australia needs housing reforms: IMF
eftpos becomes first ID broker under digital ID framework
‘We must be mindful of the balance between credit and income growth’: Frydenberg
Building more homes could cut prices by 20%: Grattan Institute
Consult on macroprudential intervention first, urges COBA
Migration flows to narrow house-unit price gap
ANZ, CBA NZ arms face class action
ANZ loan book continues to fall
COVID exacerbated housing affordability crisis: Domain
Macroprudential controls ‘just a cyclical response’: AMP Capital
Serviceability buffers in RBA’s sights
Regulators to tread lightly on macro changes: ANZ
REA Group to trial ‘financial passport’ for home buyers
APRA makes move on home loan buffers
RBNZ raises cash rate
Home-buying grants surpass 50k buyers
Concerns raised over impact of buffer change on FHBs
Housing market surpasses $9 trillion mark
Regulators should intervene sooner rather than later: Connective
Financial stability tops banking competition: RBA
CBA sued for underpaying staff $16.4m
Victoria expands eligibility for build-to-rent concession
Treasurer bats for negative gearing
ACCC bangs the drum for merger regime overhaul
Westpac revises house price forecast for 2021
Labor slams Nationals senator’s climate ‘mortgage tax’
ASIC ramped up lawsuits in FY21
ASIC sues Ultimate Credit Management over alleged ACL breaches
RBA unwavering on monetary targets
Major bank joins CDR-accredited data recipients
NAB unveils updated dwelling price forecast
Government to probe regional bank branch closures
Australian home loans at lowest affordability since 2016: Bluestone
Rethink capital gains tax, NSW tells federal government
AFCA appoints senior ombudsman for credit
APRA extends timelines on revisions to market risk standards
Inflation movements spark cash rate speculation
APRA sets expectations for negative rates
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Loan deferrals continue to rise
RBA makes Cup Day rate call
E-conveyancing reforms on track to begin next year
Smaller banks on edge watching APRA’s next steps
Afterpay-Square deal won’t go to public review: ACCC
Cash rate unlikely to climb in 2022: RBA
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Open banking most used for expense verification: Frollo
Slash housing development red tape, says local council
Money laundering could fuel house price rise, government warned
DTI limits and buffers in APRA’s arsenal to manage credit risk
Stronger cash buffers combating high DTI: RBA
Regional Australia needs a home guarantee, government told
Most borrowers ready for a rate rise: RBA
RBA governor stays firm on rate freeze in 2022
Calls for national housing agenda, minister
House price growth to fall in 2023: ANZ Research
Regional bank branch taskforce opens consultation
AUSTRAC unveils guide addressing tech-based abuse
House price growth 3rd fastest in Aus history: REA
RBNZ eyes DTI, serviceability limits
P&N Group granted access to open banking data
NAB clears competition review for Citi acquisition
Westpac slammed by RBNZ, independent review
ANZ sued over home loan introducer program
La Trobe to pay $750k penalty for ‘misleading’ marketing
‘Westpac has fallen short’, says CEO
APRA to raise capital required against interest-only mortgages
ANZ cops credit card class action
AFCA names code compliance head
Banking association calls for ‘regulatory grid’
One-third of Western Australians exposed to financial abuse
Higher capital buffers for big 4 help competition: COBA
Banks urged to improve code of conduct compliance
Frydenberg promises to press RBA, APRA on housing
RBA reveals December cash rate decision
86 400 hands back banking licence
IMF pressures Australia on housing policy
High DTI ratio loans continue to rise
ANZ sued over offset account, package failures
Second chance for government's unused FHB grants
Government bodies to explore housing affordability solutions for NSW
BNPL to face new regulations under payment reforms
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Housing minister blasts Victorian windfall gains tax
ASIC names new execs, regional commissioners
Pepper closes 2021 with $4.8bn raised
Financial regulator authority member to chair ACCC
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Qld land tax changes a ‘slap in the face’: REIQ
‘Essential’ need for regional SMEs to access banks: ASBFEO
APRA chair reflects on 6 lessons from the pandemic
2021 house price boom won't repeat: PICA
Home listings dropped 20% in 2021
Small business ombudsman backs proposed banking code reforms
RBA to face review post-election
CBA's super arm faces scrutiny under class action
APRA’s buffer rise to dampen loans: Morgan Stanley
Financial watchdogs to investigate debanking
Housing approvals uptick could be short-lived: ANZ
Afterpay sale clears regulatory approvals
Housing market linked to birth rate: University of Sydney
Industry feedback invited on ‘complex’ financial services laws
Labour shortages threaten Perth’s housing affordability: Report
ANZ casts doubt on August cash rate hike
NHFIC seeks more lenders for home-ownership schemes
ANZ’s owner-occupier home loan book squeezed
ANZ calls September cash rate lift
RBA eyes lending standards amid credit rebound
Non-bank director’s ban upheld
Criminal cartel case against banks dropped
Bankers push for an end to elder abuse
6 big banks reimburse customers after breadth of failures
Superannuation reforms target FHBs, downsizers
Home owners are ready for rate hikes: ANZ
Competition, regulation challenge MyState’s bid for growth
Economy, climate change trump housing affordability for industry votes
Wage growth challenges 2022 cash rate hike: Bluestone
Blocked supply, lagged approvals escalating house prices: NHFIC
Federal government offers grants, as ‘flooding disaster’ escalates
Ukraine war weighs on RBA’s rate deliberations
ASIC chair outlines 2022 priorities
85% of Family Home Guarantee supplied to single mothers
Cash rate rise to come in August: NAB
Cash rate speculations don’t faze RBA governor
NSW homes minister nods to regional ‘market failure’
Investor lending growth outpaces owner-occupiers: APRA
Home loan rates fell further than funding costs: RBA
AFSA hires CEO
FHB loans aren’t riskier: RBA
Financial services no longer largest target for class actions
‘Plenty of scope’ to ease regulatory burden: APRA chair
First female to chair the ACCC starts new role
Higher serviceability buffer will cushion borrowers, says Lowe
ASIC civil penalties boomed during second half of 2021
APRA confirms tweaks to leadership team
RBA names Lowe’s 2IC
Corporate watchdog sues Macquarie
Regulators cast eye on risky lending uptick
Westpac slapped with $1.5m fine for mis-selling CCI
Commissioner Armour to depart from ASIC
Palmer pledges 3% mortgage rate cap
RBNZ lifts interest rates to highest in 22 years
Non-banks could abuse open banking, say consumer groups
Conduct ‘appropriate’ due diligence on crypto-backed lending, APRA urges
Mutual banks want consumer credit law review
Westpac to cough up $113m over ASIC lawsuits
Mortgage lending industry prefers Scott Morrison as PM
NAB enters enforceable undertaking over anti-money laundering controls
Victoria confirms $40m housing injection
Settlement scam claims $732k from WA victim
APRA chair pings contingency plans needed
WA commits to stamp duty rebate expansion
Victorian shared equity scheme reports lift in home buying
Cash rate to more than double in June: Westpac
Major bank sued for overstating account balances
Treasurer ‘keen’ to commence RBA review
RBNZ begins first 5-year remit review
ASIC slaps online lender with lawsuit
Calls for monthly inflation data as cash rate ascends
Trio cop charges over mortgage scam
Fed raises US interest rate by 75 bps
UK to tighten BNPL regulations with ‘affordability checks’
RBA appoints assistant governor
Financial regulators on watch for cracks in mortgage market
Prudential treatment for Home Guarantee Scheme loans confirmed
ARCA names next CEO
Labor ‘won’t be revisiting RLOs’: Assistant Treasurer
BOQ pays $133,200 for CDR breach
BNZ issued warning under anti-money laundering legislation
Industry welcomes RLO certainty
APRA chair announces plan to depart
ASIC actions 1st DDO stop orders
Investor bond scams surge during first half of 2022
Treasury announces review into ASIC funding
Scott Morrison to face inquiry for secret ministries
Royal commission announced into Robodebt
Housing reforms set to improve liveability
Westpac’s liquidity add-on dropped by APRA
Perth Mint to be examined over AML/CTF ‘compliance concerns’
ACCC approves D&D acquisition of Link
Momentum Markets expands financial services footprint
Government and banks respond to Optus data breach
‘Combat complaints’: 3 broker tips!
New APRA chair confirmed
ASIC under fire for ‘failing to meet its obligations’
New COBA code to protect vulnerable customers introduced
Submissions open under new ASIC inquiry
CBA class action goes to Federal Court
Royal commission seeks out blame for Robodebt ‘shame’
Bank execs ‘overconfident’ on risk compliance capability
LRBA loans no ‘material’ super risk, but vigilance remains
Brokers fuming over ‘unfair’ clawbacks
Link sells 10% of its PEXA shareholding
BNPL needs ‘guardrails around it’, Gallagher says
Surge in scams shakes trust in Australians: Assistant Treasurer
ING strengthens ‘shortcomings’ in money laundering controls: AUSTRAC
AOFM welcomes its 1st female CEO
REIA urges RBA to hold off on a Christmas rate rise
‘Game changing’ action initiation CDR legislation introduced
Intervention improves small credit lenders’ TMDs: ASIC report
Top 5 scams to avoid this festive season: Assistant Treasurer
Australians unconvinced by digital currency
ASIC successful in High Court against Cigno appeal
ACCC flexes muscles in 1st CDR accreditation rejection
Major cyber attack on a bank would be ‘catastrophic’: Senator
ASIC commissioner exits for Vanguard Australia role
Lenders back BNPL regulation push
Thousands of FHBs register for NSW shared equity
General Commercial and Eden Capital fined $50k each
‘Genuinely hopeful’: Voice will lead to better housing policies
Call for full BNPL regulation gains more supporters
Robodebt royal commission unearths mortgage impact
‘We will renovate the Reserve Bank’: Chalmers
Consultation for sweeping payments reforms closes
APRA appoints 4 to executive team
APRA’s 2023 priorities about ‘embedding’ regulatory reforms
Openpay collapses as creditors chase debt
Senate to hold regional banking inquiry
Committee to monitor interest rates on loans
ACCC grants Liberty CDR accreditation
Majors call for BNPL to be regulated
Aussie-UK anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism deal inked
Lenders penalised $6m for misconduct: ASIC
APRA says 3% loan buffer is still ‘appropriate’
Treasury urged to prioritise regulatory road map: COBA
Banking committee commends banks for drop in breaches
Broking industry ramps up payroll tax action
Lenders in court over ‘serious’ credit breaches
Chalmers blocks Senate order into ASIC deputy
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ACCC issues banking scam warning
Treasurer’s ‘initial’ response to RBA review due in April
ASIC sues insurance company over unfair contract terms
APRA consults on bank branches data amid closures
Banks launch scam awareness campaign
Finfluencer hit with permanent injunctions
Labor ditches Robodebt contract
ASIC bans GC financial adviser
Treasurer aims to release RBA review next week
Mutual bank addresses Senate inquiry into bank closures
BNPL to be regulated under Credit Act
Does the BNPL regulation move go far enough?
RBNZ signals end of rate rises, for now
APRA grants full banking licence to neobank
New Zealand eases home lending restrictions
BOQ enters enforceable undertakings with APRA and AUSTRAC
Stop order on lender revoked after 24hrs: ASIC
Cheques out: Cheques to bounce by 2030
New APRA expectations will level the playing field: Non-majors
Regulators left with no choice but to embrace AI
APRA warns banks about overusing lending exceptions
CFR supports APRA’s 3% buffer
CDR access should include loan processors: AMP Advice
Director banned from providing financial services: ASIC
Foreign buyers to get a leg-up with new ATO process
ASIC to observe AI use in lending
New rules for bank branch closures set: ABA
Inflation falls, but is it enough to hold rates? Economists ask
APRA bids farewell to deputy chair
BNK fined for reporting failures
‘Not surprised’: ASIC review reveals hefty fees for First Nations
Gaps in cyber security exposed by APRA
Royal commission finds Robodebt scheme ‘cruel and crude’
Banking committee to ‘prioritise’ Bank@Post compliance
RBA to embark on ‘significant’ cultural change
RBNZ holds cash rate in July
Colonial First State Investments settles class action for $100m
15 years’ jail for woman who defrauded NAB of millions
Senator slams ASIC over continued ‘obfuscation’
UBS fined over $560m for Credit Suisse misconduct
APRA takes action against ‘unauthorised’ bank
Labor renews Housing Australia Future Fund push
Banks allowed to collaborate on standards: ACCC
Fake landlords scammed $86k from WA renters in 2023
CBA to refer financial abuse to NSW Police
WA government axes cultural heritage laws
CBA adopts LIXI2 data standards
Unauthorised banker hit with injunctions
National cabinet agrees to new ‘ambitious’ housing target
AMP agrees to $110m settlement in class action
HAFF submissions to close in a week
Union push for RBA board not ‘controversial’: Treasurer
Slow uptake for mortgages: RBA digital currency pilot
ASIC welcomes 3 new commissioners
ASIC to crack down on predatory lending
Treasury proposes CDR changes for non-banks
Axing screen scraping under review: Treasury
Westpac allegedly seized property from those requesting hardship
Shipton’s emotional plea for accountability: An open letter to Chalmers
‘With great power comes great responsibility’; FBAA welcomes FAR
ABA submits new banking code proposal
HAFF set to pass Senate with renewed support
Housing investment bill set to unlock funds for regional Australia
Industry welcomes passing of Housing Australia Future Fund
Lending industry welcomes new identity services bill
AHURI calls for ‘smarter government interventions’ to help FHBs
AMP CEO appointed to FSC board
NSW government unveils housing targets
Banking code questioned in regional banking inquiry
Bank branches 'critical' for home finance, inquiry hears
Banking code committee to launch inquiry into financial difficulty
‘Nothing to lose’ as the referendum nears: Albanese
CBA unveils new house value forecast for 2023
Credit advice ‘pretty much sorted’: Assistant Treasurer
Court rules on ANZ’s alleged $2.5bn disclosure failure
APRA confirms bank branch closure trend
RBA records $6bn in losses due to rate rises
Federal government appoints Housing Australia board member
RBA review to be implemented end of 2023: Treasury
Government releases Sustainable Finance Strategy consultation
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3 charged over managed investment scheme
Labor accepts Robodebt recommendations
Banking industry holds ‘huge role’ in fighting scams
Tasmania announces 20-year housing strategy
NSW government to reform emergency services levy
ASIC opens ABA code consultation
Australian economy ‘in a better position than most’, says Treasurer
Investigations into alleged mortgage Ponzi scheme continue
Help to Buy package to be introduced this week
APRA holds 3% serviceability buffer
SA’s rental reforms impact investor tenancy terminations
Banks to be able to offer new form of advice
Foreign investor changes ‘won’t solve the housing crisis’
Victoria government dumps commercial stamp duty
AUSTRAC sets sights on non-bank lenders
RBA reveals how mortgagors are faring
BCCC flags concerns over Code breaches
Victoria’s granny flat reforms kick in
New Housing Supply Council members unveiled
Housing fund applications open January 2024
More flood grants for Far North Qld
ACCC concerned about voluntary merger notification regime
Shadow housing minister vows to circumvent states on housing
Predatory lending directors will be held personally accountable: ASIC
Unauthorised banking businesses granted injunction
CommBank hit with record fines after underpaying employees
ACCC taking time to ‘reflect’ on tribunal decision
Government responds to Senate inquiry on HAFF Bill
RBA announces new C-level role
Revised tax cuts pass both houses
All major banks report resi loan growth: APRA
Government finalises FAR rules
Government to introduce ‘regulatory grid’
Hardship applications have ‘risen materially’, finds CFR
Using super for housing could raise prices by $75k: SMC
Banks show over 30% decrease in scam losses
BNPL to come under credit licensing and RLOs
CSLR releases credit intermediary levy costs
ANZ settles credit card class action
APRA announces system-wide stress test
Mortgage changes recommended by economics committee
‘Time is right’ for government-backed RMBS: Greg Medcraft
Government introduces legislation to ‘modernise’ financial system
HSBC Bank pays $33k in alleged CDR breach penalties
Government passes foreign investor fee legislation
Government warns market about tax scams
ACCC welcomes merger rule changes
Loan Market payroll tax ruling handed down
NSW may increase foreign investor taxes
ASIC CEO to depart
ATO issues warning about illegal early access to super
Miles government passes new housing legislation
Macquarie to pay $10m penalty for ineffective controls
Open banking an opportunity to review lending laws: Sam White
Majors allowed to jointly arrange aggregator assurance reviews
AUSTRAC class action against CBA dismissed
Senate committee recommends raised super withdrawal cap
Dutton hits back at Labor’s housing plans
Lenders need to do better on financial hardship assistance: ASIC
APRA abstains from extra regulations to mitigate AI risks
Broker beat up a ‘storm in a teacup’ but not without risk
NSW increases housing targets
‘Concerning’ number of Australians not seeking financial support: ASIC
Government introduces BNPL consumer protections
Victorian property tax to affect investment decisions
Miles government increases FHB stamp duty concessions to $700k
Tasmanian FHB support passes House of Assembly
REIQ backs LNP housing measures
Qld government amends legislation for ANZ-Suncorp merger
Mortgage industry lawyers demerge
Tasmania introduces stamp duty concession for apartment buyers
ACT government amends stamp duty concession policy
Human right to housing bill introduced to Parliament
New provisions for guarantors included in Banking Code update
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Changes to legislation set forth ANZ-Suncorp merger
Minister and industry hold ‘groundbreaking’ clawback meeting
Former NSW broker cops permanent ban
APRA reduces Westpac’s risk capital
APRA reforms to ‘strengthen the ability of banks’
The broking industry reacts to the 3% buffer hold
Gold Coast’s ‘view tax’ isn’t sitting well with home owners
Credit reporting framework review underway
RBA doubles down on cash rate decision with ominous message
The government is resetting CDR
Experian/illion merger given green light by ACCC
Mortgage aggregators to be included in ASIC reference checking
Uber’s appeal against Revenue NSW holds positive implications for brokers
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Macquarie mortgages on rapid growth path
'Macquarie doesn’t have a say': AFG
Resimac completes State Custodians acquisition
Coles could make a big success with mortgages
YBR issues statement on Vow acquisition
YBR closer to Vow acquisition
Clawbacks and cash offers in NZ
National Credit Act: when is a loan transaction regulated?
Home loans 'not just a product': Sirianni
Stargate acquired by software giant
Macquarie book to double in two years
Stargate acquisition to aid convergence
Housing finance remains flat
Wealth products to penetrate broker channel
YBR secures CBA funding for acquisitions
More mortgages for fewer brokers in the UK
More innovative products needed: poll
Credit Suisse downplays Macquarie mortgage growth
Major bank relaunches first-year trail
The correlation between dwelling values and housing finance data
ING DIRECT looks to third-party with super product
YBR acquires Resi
YBR share price steady despite acquisition
New product to replace ‘flawed’ reverse mortgages
Specialist loans do satisfy responsible lending requirements
Software giant acquires UK mortgage administrator
CBA to launch mortgage app
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Finance sector leads strong business confidence in July
Free financial planning diploma launched
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Major brokerage to launch planning arm
Secrets to Macquarie mortgage success revealed
A broker-owned union is the answer to big bank dominance
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Investec acquisition boosts BOQ mortgage profitability
Housing finance stagnates as RBA jawboning takes effect
AFG appoints head of asset finance
UK: Supermarket launches 90 per cent LVR mortgages
Finance remains most confident sector: report
RateCity launches mortgage report
Sterling Publishing acquires leading legal media brand
Stargate acquisition helps net industry’s biggest players
‘Game-changing’ equity release product to launch next year
CBA review scheme ‘superior’ to Macquarie, says lawyer
Credit growth overpowers margin squeeze
Decimal launches SaaS solution for brokers and advisers
Mortgage group acquires BMC loan book
Regional launches new banking alliance
Rethinking financial literacy
Non-bank launches insurance group
MyState launches fourth RMBS issue
Australian Unity acquires $80 million mortgage funds
Aussie launches mentoring program
Michael Russell eyes finance and real estate roles
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Poor productivity continues to inhibit GDP growth
Regional bank launches Australian-first business app
Macquarie strengthens distribution with YBR acquisitions
Google launches mortgage calculator
AFG responds to acquisition rumours
Westpac home finance manager banned
Non-major lifts margin by 20bps
Analysis: Margin squeeze forcing consolidation
Housing finance tipped to fall
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Virgin to relaunch home loans
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ASIC launches home insurance website
LJ Hooker launches buyer’s agency
ING Direct launches loyalty program for borrowers
Another finance and property group targets Brisbane
Suncorp awarded for innovative mortgage product
Pepper makes another international acquisition
Finance and property group shows tech credentials
Tax incentives would encourage more foreigners
Beware of upfront fees
Acquisitions drive big growth for YBR
Macquarie to refund over 2,000 clients
Personal finance least searched industry online
Real estate group to launch broking arm
Housing finance falls to 21-month low
Macquarie records near-50pc loan growth
Macquarie plays role in major real estate consolidation
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Accounting firm to finance SMEs
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Bibby launches trade finance solution
AMP delivers solid mortgage growth, increases margin
SMEs grow loan volumes for Interim Finance
Fannie Mae launches lower income mortgage
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Rate discount product gains traction
Medcraft pushes for product intervention powers
Macquarie to launch new products
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