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What looked to George Frazis a month ago as a core strength of the Bank of Queensland could soon be revealed as a powder-keg on the company's balance sheet. read more

The relationship between brokers and lenders is being tested, after repeated moves by several non-bank providers to withdraw loan approvals from home buyers. read more

The Morrison Government has moved to shield new home buyers from the impact of the ban on real estate auctions by extending the loan approval period for borrowers signing on to the first home loan dep.. read more

Australia's traumatic bushfire season appears to have taken a toll on deposit funding in February, with official data showing the overall flow of cash into customer accounts slowed to a trickle. read more

QBE has begun notifying home lenders that it has suspended mortgage insurance coverage for new loans taken out by home buyers employed in industries hard hit by the COVID-19 crisis. read more

The earnings slide at Bank of Queensland is almost certain to intensify this year after the company binned the profit guidance given to the market in late February. read more

Westpac and ING have become the first Australian banks to verify the identity of new customers using digital video technology. read more

Macquarie appears to be the first Australian bank to introduce measures that will shield the credit scores of home borrowers who miss loan repayments during the COVID-19 health emergency. read more

S&P Global Ratings yesterday warned that the economic upheaval induced by the COVID-19 health crisis has increased the downside risks for Australian property prices and banks. read more

Macquarie yesterday completed the resale and redemption of a $429 million capital notes issue launched in 2014. read more