Optimistic Suncorp Bank sets a new path

Suncorp Bank has had its most creditable half-year and full-year earnings in a long time, with the bank producing a return on equity of in excess of 12 per cent over both the last six months and 12 mo.. read more

Job security worries warming

One periodic survey of "household financial comfort" produced some gloomy data in its latest release. ME's Household Financial Comfort Index decreased by six per cent during the first half of 2015, "l.. read more

AMMB options widen for ANZ

ANZ must be weighing its options around its banking investment in Malaysia, as local powerhouse RHB Capital pursues a merger with AMMB. read more

BNP sees 'shocking' future for banking sector

Pessimism and pragmatism may be deeply rooted in the banking sector, with the likelihood of "economic shocks in domestic or global markets" rated a key concern among Australian bank leaders surveyed b.. read more

Securency air begins to clear

A so-called 'super injunction' relating to criminal matters involving Securency, Note Printing Australia and the Reserve Bank of Australia has been discontinued, inviting wider comment on a notorious.. read more