Banking
Latest stories
'Prepare for more interest rate pain'
RISING house prices and credit demand could sway the RBA to lift its official cash rate next week.
Read More
Top ways to cut your bank fees
A FEW simple changes to your banking habits can add up to big savings, write David and Libby Koch.
Read MoreWant a 100pc mortgage? Not likely
INQUIRIES for 100 per cent home loans have surged 250 per cent since the Federal Government's more generous first home owners grant ceased at the end of last year.
Read MoreTop stories
Consumers win as big banks declare war
IT'S the news mortgage-holders have been waiting for: the first signs of a competition war between the big banks.
Now NAB turns to ANZ in banking fight
BANK has cranked up its battle with rivals banks another notch, this time claiming its customers have saved $150 million over those at ANZ.
NAB gets Kelly keen to enter fray
WESTPAC has signalled that the group will staunchly resist National Australia Bank's home loan onslaught.
NAB' to launch online mortgage
NATIONAL Australia Bank is set to start selling low-cost home loans through its online business UBank.
Westpac cuts fees as NAB declares war
NATIONAL Australia Bank calls off relationship with major lenders as Westpac follows rival's example by scrapping hated exit fees.
NAB's exit fee plan triggers mortgage war
BANK'S aggressive move to poach customers from rivals set to spark raft of cheap home loan deals as big four battle for business.
Bank chief sounds warning on fee hike
NAB chief claims that political pressure to shake up the Australian banking industry would be bad for customers.
Which big bank is our favourite?
CUSTOMER satisfaction with the big four has waned since last year but one still gets the thumbs up.
ASIC backs portable bank accounts
BANK accounts as portable as mobile phone numbers are a "very good idea" that would promote banking competition.
Access to credit just got harder
ACCESS to credit has become more difficult with enforcement from this week of new laws that demand greater scrutiny of borrowers from credit card, mortgage and personal loan providers.
One million Aussies want to switch banks
HOMEOWNERS deserting big banks in droves as anger over mega profits continues to grow.
David & Libby Koch: Fight bank fees
DAVID and Libby Koch revisit some of their best tips for getting your banking costs under control.
Bank reforms 'won't guarantee rates drop'
ASSISTANT Treasurer warns there is no guarantee interest rates will go down on the back of reforms.
Reserve Bank unveils bank liquidity facility
THE RBA and APRA will offer banks a secured liquidity facility to help them comply with the new Basel III requirements.
We saved Australia from GFC - bank boss
BANKS and their billion-dollar profits protected us from the global financial crisis, a CEO says.
Money Guides & Tools
NOBODY wants to pay more bank fees than necessary.
BE firm but polite when trying to resolve a dispute with your bank.
PERSONAL loans are best suited to big-ticket items that will be paid off over the short term.
VIEW rates over various terms and amounts.
COMPARE credit cards' fees and features.
SEE how much you can save over time if saving regularly.
Banks lash out at Treasurer's reform plan
ROLL call of Australian banking executives has joined the attack directed at elements of Treasurer Wayne Swan's industry reforms.
CBA chief: Why I'm worth $16.2 million
AUSTRALIA'S highest paid boss says he's only half a chance to collect his full pay package.
Bank competition very strong - CBA
CBA chief executive Ralph Norris tells a Senate inquiry that competition in Australian banking is very strong.
'Exit fee ban equals higher interest rates'
THE scrapping of mortgage exit fees will lead to higher interest rates from smaller lenders, non-bank lenders say.
'Bank failure in Australia is inevitable'
A BANK or other Australian lender will close no matter how regulators act, says leading business analyst.
Fifth banking pillar a joke - Aussie John
AUSSIE Home Loans founder slams government campaign to break the power of big banks.
'Exit fee ban would push up rates'
THE scrapping of mortgage exit fees will lead to higher rates from smaller lenders, the lobby group for non-bank lenders says.
Treasurer 'needs to go further on banks'
CONSUMER group Choice tells banking inquiry it wants Treasurer Wayne Swan to do even more to improve competition.
CBA 'sorry, fixing computer glitch'
CUSTOMERS, businesses left without cash, hit by bank's late processing of accounts.
Aussie banks 'need better liquidity' - APRA
APRA says banks must help strengthen liquidity requirements given they needed government help during the financial crisis.
Swan's reforms a boost for Big Four
INVESTORS have delivered a stinging rebuke to Wayne Swan's banking reforms, buying up shares in the big four.
Business News
Cleanseas' fingerling success
CLEAN Seas Tuna's southern bluefin tuna fingerlings have reached 34 days without facing the problems encountered in the past two years.
Feedback
Have any comments on our Money Section, or ideas for improvement? Drop us a line at money@adelaidenow.com.au
