ASX resets record close thanks to banks
Buoyed by a bumper session for Australia’s largest retail bank, the benchmark set a record close on Thursday.
Banking
Demand for bank to explain branch closures
A senate inquiry examining the difficulties of regional banking has asked Bankwest to explain its decision to close 45 branches.
Demand for bank to explain branch closures
A senate inquiry examining the difficulties of regional banking has asked Bankwest to explain its decision to close 45 branches.
Price crisis pushes more out of Aussie dream
Australians, under pressure from the increased cost of living, took out fewer home loans across the first month of 2024.
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NAB warns of earnings slide
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CBA to refund travel card cash
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Lenders drop rates but be wary
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Kids stash cash like never before
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The mysterious world of shadow banks
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