FSU calls for inquiry as branch closures reach crisis point

The Finance Sector Union (FSU) says the government should launch an inquiry into the shutdown of bank branches across Australia...

What the rate hike means for home values

Home values are already falling at the fastest pace since the GFC nationally and Tuesday’s cash rate hike is set to further dampen...

Neobank Up launches an alternative to BNPL

Up Money, a neobank created by software development company Ferocia and Bendigo & Adelaide Bank, has launched Maybuy, a savings...

Westpac signs renewable power deals for a clean energy future

Westpac has announced new deals for renewable power supply that pave the way for the bank to source the equivalent of 100 per cent...

Retail sales still strong despite rising prices

Australian retail sales volumes rose 1.4 per cent in the June quarter, touching a new record level despite rising inflation,...

Chalmers: banks should pass on rate hikes to savers

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will tell banks directly that he expects interest rate rises to get passed on to savers.

“For...

Retail turnover rises just 0.2% in June.

Australian retail turnover reached another record after rising 0.2 per cent in June, according to the Australian Bureau of...