BOQ and branch managers' case back in court 31 January 2013 6:09PM Bank of Queensland executive Mark Davies was appointed to a regional manager's position in New South Wales early in 2008. What made Davies' "region" different was that he was given control over a nu.. read more
IMB's profit dips on market weakness 31 January 2013 6:08PM IMB Building Society's December-half earnings were hit by a combination of interest rate cuts and weak demand for loans. read more
Clyne reassures union on jobs 31 January 2013 5:28PM National Australia Bank chief executive Cameron Clyne has told the Finance Sector Union that the bank has no plans to cut jobs. FSU national secretary Leon Carter issued a statement on Tuesday, provid.. read more
Analysts debate the impact of the yield trade in 2013 29 January 2013 5:30PM The big question being debated by banking analysts right now is what impact the "yield trade" will have on bank stocks this year. The major banks' share prices rose by around 20 per cent last year, th.. read more
ASIC floats short-term loan database proposal 29 January 2013 5:25PM Short-term lenders may be required to register all their loans in a public database, so that other small amount lenders can check the loan outstandings of credit applicants. read more
Broker writes fewer big bank loans 25 January 2013 5:07PM The major banks' share of loans written by one of the country's biggest broker groups, aggregator AFG, fell during 2012. read more
Banks' home loan customers express their displeasure 24 January 2013 5:11PM A gap has opened up between the satisfaction ratings of retail banks customers with home loans and those without, with home-buyers giving their banks ratings well below overall satisfaction ratings. read more
Australians resolve to save more 24 January 2013 5:07PM Saving is the weak point in the financial wellbeing of Australian households, with almost one-third of householders saying they are "uncomfortable" with their level of savings. read more
NAB faces another linked credit dispute 23 January 2013 5:19PM For the second time in a year, Melbourne's Consumer Action Law Centre has raised questions about the legal obligations of parties involved in the use of linked credit arrangements read more
Large companies are happier customers 22 January 2013 5:32PM Commonwealth Bank has won the hearts and minds of its large, medium and small business customers, but it has some work to do to please the microbusiness sector. In the latest DBM Business Financial Se.. read more