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Digital bank announces permanent CEO
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Aug 2026
A non-major bank has finalised its leadership transition, announcing the appointment of its permanent CEO. READ MORE

ANZ applications slide as Suncorp mortgage book contracts
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Aug 2026
ANZ’s latest trading update has revealed increasing pressure beneath otherwise resilient lending, earnings, and... READ MORE

NAB consolidates Ubank oversight and technology leadership
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Aug 2026
Two senior exits at NAB have prompted a leaner leadership structure, with digital banking responsibilities also... READ MORE

CBA broker flows rise as mortgage applications fall

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 12 Aug 2026
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s broker channel gained ground in new lending over the year, with the post-budget... READ MORE

In Focus: Why investor opportunities could be closer than brokers...
by Ben Squires • 12 Aug 2026
For mortgage brokers, uncovering new revenue opportunities doesn’t always mean finding new clients – it can mean... READ MORE

APRA seeks $8m Bendigo cyber-control penalty
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 Aug 2026
A major prudential action has put digital controls and accountability under scrutiny at Australia’s sixth-largest... READ MORE

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