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CBA's Q1 2025 Profit: A Delicate Balance Between Growth and Margin Pressures
CBA's Q1 2025 Profit: A Delicate Balance Between Growth and Margin Pressures
18 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), the nation's largest bank by market value, has reported a modest increase in its first-quarter cash profit for 2025. This uptick is primarily attributed to robust growth in home loans and household deposits. The unaudited cash profit stands at approximately A$2.6 billion, marking a 1% rise from the previous two-quarter average and a 2% increase compared to the same period last year. - read more
Major Banks Rethink Mortgage Strategies Amid Profit Margin Squeeze
Major Banks Rethink Mortgage Strategies Amid Profit Margin Squeeze
18 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori
Australia's leading banks—Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), Westpac, National Australia Bank (NAB), and ANZ—are actively reducing their dependence on mortgage brokers. This strategic shift aims to bolster profit margins that have been under pressure due to lower interest rates, rising operational costs, and intense market competition. - read more
Renewed Optimism: Australian Consumer Confidence on the Rise
Renewed Optimism: Australian Consumer Confidence on the Rise
18 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori
In November 2025, Australian consumer sentiment has turned optimistic for the first time since early 2022, marking a significant shift in public economic perception. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute survey indicates a 12.8% increase in the consumer sentiment index, reaching 103.8. A reading above 100 suggests that more consumers are optimistic than pessimistic. - read more
LMG's Asset Finance Exchange Hits $80 Million Milestone in First Year
LMG's Asset Finance Exchange Hits $80 Million Milestone in First Year
10 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori
Loan Market Group's (LMG) Asset Finance Exchange (AFX) has achieved approximately $80 million in settlements within its inaugural year, underscoring the robust growth of Australia's asset finance market. The platform connects mortgage brokers with asset finance specialists, facilitating streamlined access to asset finance solutions. - read more
NAB's $4.6 Billion Profit Amidst Australia's Housing Crisis
NAB's $4.6 Billion Profit Amidst Australia's Housing Crisis
10 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori
National Australia Bank (NAB) has reported a cash profit of A$7.09 billion (US$4.6 billion) for the year ending September 30, 2025, reflecting a stable financial performance. Despite this, CEO Andrew Irvine has identified the housing crisis as Australia's most pressing societal and policy challenge, advocating for expedited decision-making to stimulate economic growth and enhance housing availability. - read more

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