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P&N Group in merger talks with Bank Australia

P&N Group in merger talks with Bank Australia

The potential deal marks the third time the Perth-based bank has explored a merger in recent years

Kellie Ell May 14, 2026
Mortgage Choice names new state manager for NSW/ACT

Mortgage Choice names new state manager for NSW/ACT

The state manager has been tasked with leading a group of franchise development managers

NAB snaps up fintech Banked to turbo‑charge Pay by Bank

NAB snaps up fintech Banked to turbo‑charge Pay by Bank

Acquisition boosts real‑time account‑to‑account payments for Australian businesses

Wage Price Index holds at 0.8% as pay rises cool

Wage Price Index holds at 0.8% as pay rises cool

Wages steady as income boost stays modest

New home loans tumble, first-home buyers lead Q1 retreat

New home loans tumble, first-home buyers lead Q1 retreat

First-home buyers and investors retreat as housing finance cools

Code review flags stronger protections in customer owned banking

Interim report proposes tougher safeguards for vulnerable and hardship customers

Recreation emerges as weak spot as household spending cools

Recreation emerges as weak spot as household spending cools

Recreation retreats while utilities and education keep consumer outlays growing, CommBank finds

2026 - 2027 federal budget revealed

2026 - 2027 federal budget revealed

Here's what brokers need to know and how it will impact Australia's loan markets

MFAA names national-only finalists for 2026 Excellence Awards

MFAA names national-only finalists for 2026 Excellence Awards

National awards spotlight aggregators, mentors, and partners backing broker success

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Wave Money partners with brokers as they navigate increasingly nuanced lending scenarios

Riding the asset finance wave: COG's Damian Mantini on industry growth

Opportunities for brokers include equipment finance, car loans and personal loans

Inside small business lending: Bizcap Deputy CEO Rebecca Del Rio reveals what brokers need to know

Cash-flow pressures, evolving funding needs and regulatory change are reshaping the lending landscape

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