Broking industry divided on CBA's Aussie buy

Senior figures in the mortgage broking industry hold divided views regarding the Commonwealth Bank's move to increase its holdings in Aussie Home Loans and how this will impact on competition. read more

Symond to stay at the head of Aussie

Commonwealth Bank has locked John Symond into his role as executive chairman of Aussie Home Loans for four more years, as part of the deal, announced yesterday, which sees CBA to increase its stake.. read more

Westpac seals two-year pay deal

Most Westpac staff will receive a pay increase of 3.75 per cent in 2013 and 2014, provided they are rated "effective" or better in their regular review, according to the Finance Sector Union. read more

Finance staff restless

Almost two-thirds of finance professionals in Australia intend to look for a job elsewhere this year, according to a survey by job placement website eFinancialCareers. read more

BOQ back on track

Profits at the Bank of Queensland are "have now resumed a positive trajectory" the bank's CEO, Stuart Grimshaw, told the bank's annual meeting in Brisbane yesterday. read more