Perceptions vary on pay discrimination 22 January 2013 5:03PM A survey by recruitment company eFinancial Careers sheds some fresh light on long-standing gripes about entrenched discrimination in the financial services industry. read more
ACCC scrutinises Premium Funding's market 21 January 2013 5:26PM The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is seeking views on how to approach its evaluation of the proposed acquisition of Pacific Premium Funding by Macquarie Bank. GE Capital is the vendor.. read more
CBA reshapes profit 18 January 2013 4:41PM CBA's business banking division earned A$400 million more in profit than was previously reported, a revised financial template shows. read more
Low-cost NAB seeks further advantage 17 January 2013 5:08PM National Australia Bank may be working on measures to reduce its cost base. A taskforce is working to devise cost-cutting initiatives that could be unveiled in March. read more
ANZ signs with UnionPay 16 January 2013 5:11PM ANZ is catching up with the rising China UnionPay as a significant payments card brand. read more
Coast credit unions seek partners 15 January 2013 5:18PM Sutherland Credit Union and Manly Warringah Credit Union plan to merge, and the pair are scouting for further partners. read more
Pure Commerce sold to Euronet 14 January 2013 5:43PM US payments firm Euronet is extending its reach in Australia with the takeover of niche payments processor Pure Commerce. read more
Broking industry divided on CBA's Aussie buy 20 December 2012 4:56PM Senior figures in the mortgage broking industry hold divided views regarding the Commonwealth Bank's move to increase its holdings in Aussie Home Loans and how this will impact on competition. read more
Home-brand lending works for AFG 20 December 2012 4:53PM The Australian Finance Group has reported rapid growth in its company-branded loans, which are funded by NAB. read more
Symond to stay at the head of Aussie 19 December 2012 5:40PM Commonwealth Bank has locked John Symond into his role as executive chairman of Aussie Home Loans for four more years, as part of the deal, announced yesterday, which sees CBA to increase its stake.. read more