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The commercial and personal finance markets experienced solid growth in the year to June, although there were plenty of ups and downs along the way. read more

The Australian and New Zealand central banks will consult and co-operate with each other over issues related to cross-border clearing organisations. read more

The central bank intervention into the failed Portuguese bank, Banco Espirito Santo, earlier this month has been designed to resolve the bank's situation without any cost to taxpayers. read more

Commonwealth Bank has appointed Promontory Financial Group as the independent expert for its review of the advice provided by its tainted financial planning businesses. Promontory is headed by Jeff Ca.. read more

Demand for fixed-rate mortgages has fallen steadily over the past year, as borrowers bet on an extended period of low rates and opt for variable-rate mortgages. read more

HSBC Bank Australia suffered a fall in earnings during the June half, with its retail banking and markets divisions going into retreat. read more

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner concluded consultation this week over an application by banks for a long-term exemption from rules in the Australian Privacy Principles covering i.. read more

Demand for residential property remains high, despite strong dwelling price growth over the past year. A new QBE Australia survey of housing and mortgage market sentiment shows the number of people lo.. read more

Store finance company FlexiGroup passed a significant milestone during the 2013/14 financial year when its no-interest finance business overtook its traditional core business of consumer and small bus.. read more

After a slow first half when its loan book shrank, Heritage Bank regained momentum in the June half with a modest return to growth in loan approvals and deposits. read more