Affirm exits Australia

Buy now, pay later provider Affirm “has made the decision to begin an orderly wind-down of our operations in Australia”, the company informed customers yesterday. read more

Helia pays special LMI dividend

On the cusp of a recession, Helia (formerly Genworth) - the dominant force in lenders mortgage insurance - rustles up a special dividend.  Go figure. read more

Rent racket confronts RBA

Even more timely, reliable and granular data on rents has made the to do list of the Reserve Bank following the hearing with the House Economics Committee. read more

Coaches reboot ANZ Plus

The rollout of ANZ Plus is gathering momentum, with retraining of staff as ‘coaches’ able to provide personal financial advice fundamental to the bank’s fast-changing business model. read more

Albo at war over bank tax marque 2

Banking Day is certain Anthony Albanese, Jim Chalmers and Andrew Leigh are plotting an explosive, luscious tax attack on the Australian banking industry. Beginning with Commonwealth Bank of Australia. read more