Lender

Deposit guarantee scheme keeping rates high

by Staff Reporter • 6 Nov 2008

The government’s deposit guarantee scheme is distorting financial markets, keeping interest rates on deposits... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 6 Nov 2008

Westpac is the second major bank to move on yesterday’s RBA rate reduction, announcing a 0.65 per cent drop to... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 5 Nov 2008

Lenders have been slow to react to the RBA’s 75 basis points rate cut, with CBA the only big bank to announce... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 4 Nov 2008

With the RBA and a string of other central banks poised to make rate announcements this week any cuts will be welcomed... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 4 Nov 2008

FirstMac has set its sights on acquiring a deposit-taking institution, according to The Australian Financial... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 3 Nov 2008

by Staff Reporter • 31 Oct 2008

The Rudd government will enlist the help of the big four banks to improve liquidity for institutions not covered by... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 30 Oct 2008

Citibank yesterday announced that it will cease offering commercial and personal loans from November 30 and... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 30 Oct 2008

Westpac today delivered a 12 per cent rise in net profit to $3.859 billion for the 12 months to 30 September. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 29 Oct 2008

St George today announced a net profit of $1.174 billion for the year to September 2008, a 0.9 per cent rise from... READ MORE