Decline in cash usage will be long and slow

Cash usage may be in decline but it looks like being a long, slow demise. One measure of cash usage - ATM withdrawals - shows that consumers are reducing the amount of cash in their wallets at the rat.. read more

Suncorp Bank takes a prudent course

Suncorp Bank is focusing on writing profitable business and maintaining its margin ahead of asset growth at a time when low interest rates and economic uncertainty present risks for lenders. read more

Strong housing market good news for Genworth

Mortgage insurer Genworth has reported a 26 per cent increase in net profit for the year to December, putting the strong result down to "a favourable loss experience." Claims were down more than 30 pe.. read more