Transaction banking: the point of sale is where it's at 16 August 2013 4:30PM When it comes to retail transaction banking, the discussion is usually dominated by commentary about the growth of internet and mobile usage. However, data on customer behaviour released by the Comm.. read more
CBA results at a glance 15 August 2013 4:30PM Seven per cent growth in operating income was the highlight of Commonwealth Bank's results for the year to June 2013. CBA chief financial officer David Craig said the bank was very pleased with the.. read more
CBA foreshadows higher expenses 15 August 2013 4:28PM Commonwealth Bank faces higher expenses in the current financial year, largely as a result of regulatory and accounting changes. However, it said, it would avoid short-term cost cutting. read more
Commonwealth says consumer lending growth worth the risk 15 August 2013 4:27PM Commonwealth Bank has defended its decision to pursue growth in personal lending and credit cards at a time when the economy is slowing down and there is a prospect that rising arrears rates will ex.. read more
Big banks entice borrowers 13 August 2013 4:35PM In the latest move by a big bank to pick up some mortgage market share, National Australia Bank has launched a cash-back offer. Home-owners will get A$1000 cash if they refinance with NAB. read more
Personal credit remains in the doldrums 13 August 2013 4:28PM While there are signs of life in the business credit and mortgage markets, personal lending shows no sign of coming out of the slump it has been in for several years. According to latest ABS figures.. read more
Cheque issuance continues to track down 13 August 2013 4:24PM Australian consumers and businesses wrote an average of 16.3 million cheques a month during the 2012/13 financial year. This number has fallen from 18.9 million a month in 2011/12 and 21.7 million a.. read more
GE loans work for Pepper 12 August 2013 4:55PM When Pepper Australia bought GE Capital's Australian mortgage portfolio in 2011 it was a very poorly performing book. Pepper's group treasurer, Todd Lawler, said then it was worth taking a risk on.. read more
CBA launches an online forum 09 August 2013 4:40PM Commonwealth Bank has launched what it claims is the world's first retail bank online support forum. The service allows customers to ask questions about their banking arrangements and receive advice.. read more
CBA loses appeal against unfair dismissal ruling 08 August 2013 4:49PM The Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by the Commonwealth Bank against an earlier ruling that its dismissal of an executive was a breach of contract. read more