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HSBC Bank Australia has been able to draw on the strong liquidity position of its parent, HSBC Holdings, to pursue growth in its retail banking operation. read more

While most credit card issuers struggled to achieve any sort of growth over the past year, American Express Australia managed double-digit growth in card numbers and spending. read more

With Australians holidaying overseas in record numbers, travel money has become a competitive retail banking segment. The level of competition has intensified in recent days, with new card launches.. read more

Mortgage Choice is putting the finishing touches to plans for a financial planning pilot that it hopes will be a big growth opportunity for the company. read more

Short-term lender Money3 suffered a 16 per cent fall in earnings in the December half-year, after investing in a store expansion that added little revenue. read more

The most interesting disclosure in Yellow Brick Road's results announcement for the December half-year was that the company paid A$2.6 million to have executive chairman Mark Bouris front The Celebr.. read more

The big banks aren't the only financial institutions taking a hard look at their expenses - Homeloans has slashed its operating expenses by 15 per cent. read more

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has made the first use of its power, under the National Credit Code, to limit the level of increased charges that can be imposed on a borrower in.. read more

Sell-side analysts expect Bendigo and Adelaide Bank's slide in earnings to continue into the second half of this financial year and into next year as well. read more

Only a very small number of self-managed superannuation fund trustees have borrowed to acquire assets for their funds since a change to the super law in 2007 allowed funds to borrow money. read more