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NAB appoints Anna Bligh to board
National Australia Bank has appointed former Queensland premier Anna Bligh to its board.
LENDER • Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Complaints hit record highs as banking dominates case load
AFCA’s latest figures have shown consumer disputes climbing to new peaks, with banking and finance driving another year of six‑figure complaint volumes.
COMPLIANCE • Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Household Capital completes Macquarie reverse mortgage acquisition
A major book transfer has brought thousands of new customers into the fold of a home‑equity lender.
LENDER • Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Cyber and AI threats squeeze financial services
Intrusions, AI‑driven attacks, and mortgage fraud probes are reshaping risk for banks and lenders globally.
LENDER • Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Majors forecast sharper-than-expected housing downturn
The major banks have now flagged larger-than-expected house price falls as senior government ministers emphasise opportunities for first home buyers.
BORROWER • Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Mortgage demand dives as hardship climbs
Borrowing appetite has cooled significantly after recent rate hikes and tax changes, with stress indicators edging higher.
BORROWER • Mon, 03 Aug 2026
CBA and Macquarie surge as Suncorp and BOQ decline
The latest mortgage figures have shown the country’s largest housing lenders still expanding their books, with CBA and Macquarie at the front of the pack.
LENDER • Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Westpac completes RAMS mortgage book sale
A multi‑year exit from the RAMS brand has been sealed, shifting a multibillion‑dollar mortgage book into non‑bank hands.
LENDER • Mon, 03 Aug 2026
First non-bank joins 5% Deposit Scheme
The federal government’s 5 per cent Deposit Scheme has taken a new turn, with specialist lender Liberty Financial becoming the first non‑bank to join the program’s lender ...
LENDER • Mon, 03 Aug 2026