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Clancy Yeates is deputy business editor. He has covered banking and financial services, and was previously national business correspondent in the Canberra bureau.

Is it too hard for middle Australia to get loans from risk-averse banks?
Opinion
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Is it too hard for middle Australia to get loans from risk-averse banks?

There is evidence that banks have become too conservative in lending to some businesses, and it’s hurting the economy.

  • by Clancy Yeates

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Treasurer gives the tick to $4.9b ANZ-Suncorp deal

Treasurer gives the tick to $4.9b ANZ-Suncorp deal

The transaction is the biggest banking deal in Australia since Westpac bought St George in 2008.

  • by Clancy Yeates
Cash crisis averted as banks, retailers throw Armaguard $50m lifeline

Cash crisis averted as banks, retailers throw Armaguard $50m lifeline

Armaguard, owned by Linfox, will receive funding from its biggest customers, in a move aimed at securing supplies for at least the next year.

  • by Clancy Yeates
Bitcoin’s big moment on the Australian sharemarket proves one thing

Bitcoin’s big moment on the Australian sharemarket proves one thing

Investors can now punt on bitcoin via the ASX in a milestone for Australian investors. It answers a key question.

  • by Clancy Yeates
The real risk facing Afterpay and its rivals
Opinion
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The real risk facing Afterpay and its rivals

Afterpay turns 10 this year and the tricky debate on how best to regulate buy now, pay later firms is still going on.

  • by Clancy Yeates
Afterpay co-founder points to Gen Z, Millennials’ growing economic clout

Afterpay co-founder points to Gen Z, Millennials’ growing economic clout

The cost-of-living crisis has fuelled greater demand for buy now, pay later products – especially from younger Australians – says Block executive Nick Molnar.

  • by Clancy Yeates
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Downsizing not on the radar for most retirees: AMP

Downsizing not on the radar for most retirees: AMP

Many retirees are concerned about running out of savings, while also wanting to help their kids. But a new survey suggests most don’t want to respond by downsizing the family home.

  • by Clancy Yeates
From mortgage checks to scam-busting: How your bank is using AI

From mortgage checks to scam-busting: How your bank is using AI

Banking giants have plans for artificial intelligence that go much further than the often clunky chatbots used to answer customer queries. 

  • by Clancy Yeates
Should Australia have a new taxpayer-owned bank?

Should Australia have a new taxpayer-owned bank?

A Nationals-led Senate inquiry into bank branch closures has urged the government to investigate the establishment of a bank owned by taxpayers.

  • by Clancy Yeates
Banks not doing enough to help struggling borrowers, says ASIC

Banks not doing enough to help struggling borrowers, says ASIC

As the number of customers falling behind on their repayments rises, the watchdog says too many people in hardship are finding it hard to get help.

  • by Clancy Yeates
Decline of 138-year-old wealth icon shows bigger isn’t always better
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Investing

Decline of 138-year-old wealth icon shows bigger isn’t always better

Gobbling up other fund managers wasn’t enough to shield Perpetual from the headwind buffeting stock pickers.

  • by Clancy Yeates