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Former RBA governor says APRA may need to lower lending buffers
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Former RBA governor says APRA may need to lower lending buffers
Former RBA governor Ian Macfarlane says current serviceability buffer rules are making it difficult to refinance, warning the government may need to...
James Gruber | 25 May 2023
Are banks prepared for the fixed rate mortgage cliff?
Stocks
Are banks prepared for the fixed rate mortgage cliff?
Around 800,000 mortgages will roll onto a sharply higher interest rate this year as their fixed term ends. Here's what it means for the banks.
Nathan Zaia | 06 March 2023
Success of ANZ-Suncorp hinges on the bank’s ability to deliver: Morningstar
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Success of ANZ-Suncorp hinges on the bank’s ability to deliver: Morningstar
ANZ's $4.9 billion acquisition of Suncorp's banking arm will need to deliver on its $260 million in cost synergies and more for shareholders to see...
Nicola Chand | 18 July 2022
CBA set to shine amid sector pain
Stocks
CBA set to shine amid sector pain
Despite its profit drop, Australia’s largest lender is growing its loan book, says Morningstar's Nathan Zaia.
Prashant Mehra | 12 August 2020
Shifting fortunes as CBA, AMP trim dead wood
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Shifting fortunes as CBA, AMP trim dead wood
Two of Australia's financial giants are selling off assets in a bid to shore up their capital as the coronavirus fallout bites.
Glenn Freeman | 14 May 2020
Westpac forges place in Morningstar Best Ideas list
Stocks
Westpac forges place in Morningstar Best Ideas list
Despite the brand damage of the money-laundering scandal, the big four bank has an upbeat outlook and joins Twinkie-maker Hostess among the top...
Lex Hall | 02 December 2019
Westpac earnings tipped to recover despite exec cull
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Westpac earnings tipped to recover despite exec cull
Australia’s second largest bank remains undervalued and its earnings will recover despite the fallout from the money-laundering and child...
Lex Hall | 27 November 2019
A source of alternative income to the banks
Funds
A source of alternative income to the banks
With record low interest rates and weakening growth, investors are looking beyond traditional assets for sources of return, writes Andrew Lockhart.
Andrew Lockhart | 21 November 2019
CBA returns to growth following ravages of remediation
Stocks
CBA returns to growth following ravages of remediation
Morningstar analyst Nathan Zaia has left his $80 fair value estimate for Commonwealth Bank intact and says the bank’s dividend remains attractive and...
AAP | 13 November 2019
Latitude IPO: no need to buy now, says Morningstar
Stocks
Latitude IPO: no need to buy now, says Morningstar
High leverage, low credit quality and competitive threats are reasons not to subscribe.
Lex Hall | 04 October 2019