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Mortgage applications fall at Westpac as proprietary share dips

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Aug 2026
Westpac’s third-quarter update has revealed that a sharp post-budget slowdown is reshaping the bank’s mortgage... READ MORE

Bank Australia, P&N Group advance proposed merger to next stage
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Aug 2026
Two of Australia’s largest customer‑owned banks have moved their proposed merger into the next phase. READ MORE

La Trobe tops $25bn AUM landmark
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Aug 2026
La Trobe Financial has reached $25 billion in assets under management. READ MORE

Video podcast: What’s Making Headlines – The largest ever...
by Annie Kane • 7 Aug 2026
History was made this week as HSBC sold its Australian loan book to Blackstone in what is believed to be the largest... READ MORE

Bank of Sydney bolsters leadership ranks
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 Aug 2026
Bank of Sydney’s new CEO Kieran McKenna has moved to reshape the lender’s leadership team for its next growth... READ MORE

AMP Bank loan book records half-yearly decline

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 Aug 2026
AMP Bank’s half-year results have revealed a softer loan book, with lending dynamics shifting. READ MORE

NAB appoints Anna Bligh to board

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 Aug 2026
National Australia Bank has appointed former Queensland premier Anna Bligh to its board. READ MORE

In Focus: How SME lending will change over the next 5 years
by Ben Squires • 5 Aug 2026
The opportunity to unlock new revenue doesn’t always require finding new clients – sometimes it's about having... READ MORE

Household Capital completes Macquarie reverse mortgage acquisition

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 Aug 2026
A major book transfer has brought thousands of new customers into the fold of a home‑equity lender. READ MORE

Cyber and AI threats squeeze financial services

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 Aug 2026
Intrusions, AI‑driven attacks, and mortgage fraud probes are reshaping risk for banks and lenders globally. READ MORE