Virgin Money adds a rewards program to its new mortgage 20 April 2016 3:51PM Bank of Queensland subsidiary Virgin Money will launch its long-awaited home loan product next month, hoping to attract borrowers with a rewards program. read more
More companies gearing up for growth 20 April 2016 3:50PM More Australian finance executives are prepared to invest aggressively for growth, according to a new survey. read more
RACQ's merger with QT Mutual just the first step 19 April 2016 4:38PM Queensland mutuals RACQ Group and QT Mutual Bank have announced plans to merge, with QT Mutual to become a banking subsidiary within RACQ. read more
New loan origination system to boost Bendigo's flagging mortgage sales 15 April 2016 3:42PM Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has made it a priority to improve the effectiveness of its mortgage broker distribution channel, where only a fraction of its accredited brokers are currently selling its loa.. read more
Bendigo's funding costs are rising 15 April 2016 3:41PM A week after Bank of Queensland put up its mortgage rates, citing higher funding costs and the impact of competition, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has reported that higher funding costs are putting press.. read more
Personal insolvency numbers growing 14 April 2016 3:48PM After a couple of years when Australia's personal insolvency numbers fell sharply, a growing number of people have entered into debt agreements over the past year. read more
Business lending market soft 14 April 2016 3:45PM New business lending picked up in February but the longer-term trend remains weak, with little prospect of a pick-up. read more
Dental tourism insurance among the year's innovative financial products 14 April 2016 3:43PM Canstar has included a mobile banking alert system, two travel insurance products, an investment loan and a bill splitter on a banking app in its financial innovation award winners. read more
Society One hits a ton 14 April 2016 3:43PM Marketplace lender Society One has passed a significant milestone, facilitating A$100 million in total loan originations since its launch in 2013. The company is claiming it as a first for the sector. read more
Paying off debt, saving are top household finance priorities 13 April 2016 3:45PM A third of Australians would use a bonus payment to pay off debt and quarter would save it, according to a new survey. read more