ANZ stops funding gas extraction
Tucked away at the back of its recent results, the lender revealed it will now only fund new oil and gas extraction projects in the event of a national emergency.
Tucked away at the back of its recent results, the lender revealed it will now only fund new oil and gas extraction projects in the event of a national emergency.
ANZ’s half-year results have revealed the cost of its mortgage wars with rivals and a 7 per cent slide in cash profit.
ANZ chief Shayne Elliott has revealed a $2bn share buyback for the bank despite the economic stresses and the challenge rising house prices present the bank.
It’s come at a huge upfront cost, but ANZ boss Shayne Elliott says the sky is the limit for the potential savings that technology can offer.
Homeowners are feeling the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis, with the number of loans past due at ANZ increasing double digits.
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Bonza’s failure was a reality check for Qantas and it’s time to move on from its stoush with the ACCC.
Australia’s sharemarket rose for a third day running, tracking the US market to its highest daily close in almost two weeks, after cooling non-farm payrolls data gave hope of a soft economic landing with interest rate cuts.
Westpac announced on Friday it was pulling back from the mortgage wars, signalling a June 30 deadline for its remaining brands to tempt customers with cashbacks.
Spotted on a flight out of Melbourne was ANZ boss Shayne Elliott, seated uncomfortably close in business class to stockbroker Angus Aitken, and these two have history.
Poorly-designed policy changes could damage the substantial benefits which international education gives to Australia.
A move by ANZ to test special deal mortgages on a minority of wealthy postcodes is being watched closely and if it works, expect the other banks to clamour for the business.
JPMorgan’s banking analysts say big Aussie lenders are likely to easily meet expectations, maintain or increase dividends and that ANZ may even trigger a share buyback worth up to $1.5bn.
If you live in one of these 145 ‘low risk’ postcodes, then has ANZ got a mortgage deal for you. Check if your home makes the list.
One of Australia’s major banks has announced a huge change to how thousands of people do their banking – and it’s coming soon.
ANZ’s $4.9bn takeover of Suncorp Bank is all but done, but we hear disentangling the local lender from the broader Suncorp Group is set to be a challenge.
Interest rate cuts may be delayed, says ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott, who has warned lending controls remain too tight to allow average people to obtain home loans.
The rate of approvals for energy projects has plummeted in the past 12 months, a major report warns, casting doubt on the nation’s ability to meet Anthony Albanese’s 43 per cent emissions reductions target.
ANZ will pay $57.5m to settle a class action after it was accused of incorrectly slugging some customers interest rate charges over a nine-year period.
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Further signs of a slowdown in the economy has seen the RBA keep rates unchanged for a third meeting in a row, as experts say the decision could drive house prices even higher.
The market is expecting the RBA to cut rates this year, but ANZ boss Shayne Elliott still sees potential for the opposite to occur.
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The prudential regulator has removed a $500m capital add-on it slapped on NAB five years ago, but keeps quiet on Westpac and ANZ penalties.
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The ACCC has dropped its opposition to ANZ’s buyout of Suncorp Bank after being defeated at the Australian Competition Tribunal.
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This tech won’t forget who’s away, who can’t work nights and to give part-timers a minimum of 12 hours a week. Make your life as a manager a whole lot easier.
Former New Zealand PM John Key is leaving ANZ Bank’s board and will be replaced by Scott St John.
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