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BankWest quashes HBOS funding rumours
by Staff Reporter • 4 Jun 2008
According to the Sydney Morning Herald a BankWest spokesperson said the group did not comment on market speculation... READ MORE
Building approvals up but no real recovery ahead
by Staff Reporter • 4 Jun 2008
The total number of dwelling units approved rose by 7.8 per cent to 13.570 billion, seasonally adjusted, over the... READ MORE
BankWest sale rumoured
by Staff Reporter • 3 Jun 2008
The Herald Sun reported today that BankWest has pulled out of several lease deals on properties earmarked for branch... READ MORE
Mixed response to NAB?s commission changes
by Staff Reporter • 2 Jun 2008
While aggregation groups did not welcome commission cuts, most felt that NAB had taken a balanced approach to its... READ MORE
Delinquencies no threat to capital markets
by Staff Reporter • 2 Jun 2008
A report released by Fitch Ratings on Friday indicated that delinquency rates were set to increase as interest rate... READ MORE
NAB announces new commissions structure
by Staff Reporter • 30 May 2008
From August 1, trail commissions on NAB loans will reflect the life of the loan, with payment increasing... READ MORE
Two additional rate rises to come: ANZ
by Staff Reporter • 29 May 2008
The bank’s Monetary Policy Update released yesterday said the RBA will increase the cash rate by 25 basis... READ MORE
St George extends electronic lodgement deadline by one month
by Staff Reporter • 29 May 2008
Throughout June the bank will pay the additional 0.10 per cent upfront commission for all loans settled during the... READ MORE
Worsening picture for loan arrears revealed
by Staff Reporter • 28 May 2008
While Standard & Poor’s credit analyst Vera Chaplin said a small rise in arrears following Christmas was... READ MORE
St George and Westpac step closer to merger
by Staff Reporter • 28 May 2008
Under the MIA, the exclusivity period, which provides for St George to work exclusively with Westpac, has been... READ MORE
GMAC-RFC confirms $302 million non-conforming RMBS
by Staff Reporter • 24 May 2008
According to GMAC-RFC the deal was not only the first non-conforming issue in Australia for 2008 but also the first... READ MORE
Suncorp securitises $2.6 billion of home loans
by Staff Reporter • 22 May 2008
The transaction consisted of three tranches: $2.290 billion in AAA-rated notes, $96.2 million AA-rated notes and... READ MORE
Banks benefit as businesses seek local financing
by Staff Reporter • 22 May 2008
The latest East & Partners Institutional Banking Markets report found that three out of every four top Australian... READ MORE
GMAC prices $300 million RMBS
by Staff Reporter • 22 May 2008
According to Bloomberg, $150 million AAA-rated securities were sold at 300 basis points over the one month bank bill... READ MORE

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